Committees

Committees are truly the backbone of this association. Our not-for-profit association is run by the committees below, made up of members from all aspects of DPHA: reps, dealers, manufacturers, and professional members. Our committees are always looking for eager and willing members! If you are interested in joining a committee, or have any questions, please reach out to DPHA Staff.

COMMITTEE PORTALS ARE OPEN TO ACTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Awards Committee

The primary responsibilities of the DPHA Awards Committee are:

Improve communicating nominations criteria, benefits of participation and the overall quality and quantity of nominations
Recognize outstanding accomplishments in the decorative plumbing and hardware industry
Create industry awareness of the program and winners
Spotlight exceptional individuals, companies and products
Involve the whole Association in the process of nominations
Publish the Product of the Year Guide

This committee meets for 1 hour the first Monday of the month via Zoom.

AWARDS COMMITTEE PORTAL

Jim Babbitt

Chief Emeritus Director of All Things DPHA

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Committee Chair
Ryan Paul

Principal, Summit Architectural Resource LLC

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Committee Chair

Professional Development Committee

The primary responsibilities of the Professional Development Committee are:

Update Education Program manuals
Promote participation in DPHA University's programs
Update and maintain DPHA University as necessary
Publish new Education Program manuals
Create new educational opportunities for DPHA members

This committee meets for 1 hour the second Monday of the month via Zoom.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE PORTAL

Cynthia Carter

Partner, Next Generation Marketing

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Committee Chair
Ben Alliker

National Sales Manager, BOCCHI

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Committee Chair

Program + Showcase Committee

The primary responsibilities of the Program + Showcase Committee are:

Secure talent and educational offerings for conference
Marketing and promote event attendance and participation
Create engaging and interactive schedule of events for conference
Build and promote luxury product showcase with best-in-class exhibitors and products
Plan and promote Awards Gala for association

This committee meets for 1 hour the third Monday of the month via Zoom.

PROGRAM + SHOWCASE COMMITTEE PORTAL

Phil Hotarek

Vice President, Lutz Bath & Kitchen

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Committee Chair
Anthony Hajjar

Vice President-Business Development, Jaclo

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Committee Chair

Engagement Committee

The primary responsibilities of the Engagement Committee are:

Recruit and retain DPHA members
Marketing the benefits of DPHA membership to members and prospects
Develop promotional assets to promote membership and conference participation, and enhance DPHA's brand
Support DPHA Connect's PerkPoints Program

This committee meets for 1 hour the fourth Monday of the month via Zoom.

ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE PORTAL