NSI Elects Two New Board Members

OBERLIN, Ohio – Longtime natural-stone industry leaders Kim Dumais and Alexandra Niedbalski will join the Natural Stone Institute (NSI) board of directors next year.

Both were elected by NSI members this fall.

Dumais has been the sales & logistics manager of Miller Druck Specialty Contracting Inc. in New York for the past 27 years and has been in the industry for 34 years. Miller Druck specializes in commercial fabrication and installation; over the years, her role has become multifaceted to include all aspects of the stone industry, starting as early as design development and continuing throughout installation and final completion.

Dumais served as chair of the Women in Stone initiative in 2016-2018 and a steering committee member for the group since its inception in 2014 She’s also chaired many Women in Stone subcommittees over the years and participated in the Mentorship Program from its onset. She received the institute’s Women in Stone Pioneer Award in 2022.

With 19 years of leadership experience in the natural-stone industry, Niedbalski has a strong background with Polycor, the world’s largest natural-stone company, including roles as Chief Public Relations Officer and senior vice president of sales. As an owner and part of the senior management team, she gained extensive knowledge in both residential and commercial sectors across Europe, Brazil, and North America.

Her passion lies in promoting and branding natural stone, especially among young professionals, distributors, fabricators, and architects. She is enthusiastic about contributing actively to the institute and supporting its growth.

Dumais and Niedbalski will be formally welcomed to the board during the first meeting of 2024 at StonExpo. At the same meeting, Jonathan Mitnick (CCS Stone) and Buddy Ontra (Ontra Stone Concepts) will conclude their board service.