Tim Benkowski

Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer, (CMKBD) Tim earned his accreditations of Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD), and Certified Bath Designer (CBD) both in 1991 and in 2009 the title of Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer (CMKBD) the highest level of achievement awarded by the NKBA. In 1996 Tim achieved the designation of Certified Remodeler (CRA) from the National Association of Remodeling Industry (NARI). In 1997 he joined the inaugural class in becoming a state licensed Wisconsin Registered Interior Designer (WIRD). Beginning his career in Rochester NY at RIT; Rochester Institute of Technology studying fine arts - painting, where he graduated in 1984. Putting learned skills to full use on return to Milwaukee in 1986 designing kitchens and baths. For four years Tim served as Education Vice President for the Wisconsin state chapter of NKBA and has served as a board member of the state chapter of the Interior Design Coalition of Wisconsin. Recognized as a leader in the industry Tim was part of the NKBA National Teaching Professionals team for four years, and as a lecturer on topics including art and architecture in kitchen and bathroom design, lighting design and creativity in design. No stranger to architectural design, he has judged the Master Design Awards for Qualified Remodeler Magazine for three years running, and in 2007 judged the National Kitchen & Bath Association's design competition. Tim has a number of projects published nationally and has been honored in numerous design contests.