Bill Darcy joined the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) in 2006 as manager of marketing partnerships, and he quickly rose through the ranks to be promoted to his current position as CEO. In 2014, he orchestrated a collaboration between the NKBA and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) to create Design & Construction Week and the co-location of KBIS and NAHB’s International Builders Show (IBS). He also pioneered several cross-industry initiatives, including NextUp and the Thirty Under 30 programs. Prior to joining NKBA, Darcy spent seven years with Penske Motorsports/NASCAR, where he oversaw more than 50 multi-venue sponsors with contracts totaling more than $200 million.