Meet Nick Shepard — KC NARI’s 2022 Chapter President
Nick Shepard, CR, Owner and President of KC Home Solutions has been elected president of the Kansas City National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) chapter for 2022.
Shepard has more than 20 years of experience in the construction and remodeling industry. Shepard started his career as a residential framing laborer. In the years that followed, Shepard continued to sharpen his knowledge in the industry.
In 2012 Shepard opened KC Home Solutions. The company started with small projects, and under Shepard’s leadership, KC Home Solutions has become one of Johnson County’s foremost remodeling experts.
Shepard has been active with Kansas City NARI for many years and has served on the board of directors for five years. During that time, Shepard has served on the Workforce Development and Marketing/PR Committees. Shepard has been very active supporting local high schools, educating students on opportunities in the remodeling and construction industry. Shepard will serve as the KC NARI Chair in 2023.
As president, Shepard is passionate about the value of KC NARI membership and especially its benefits for small businesses.
“I believe that aligning yourself with other professionals in the industry only makes a better professional. NARI’s code of ethics aligns with the code of ethics our company operates with daily,” said Shepard. “Additionally, NARI’s professional certification programs, like my Certified Remodeler (CR) designation, are a powerful education and marketing tools.”
See Nick Shepard’s “People on the Move” feature in the Kansas City Business Journal.
Get to Know Nick Shepard — 7 Fun Facts
KC NARI: What is the most valuable aspect of your membership with Kansas City NARI?
Shepard: Surrounding myself with other professionals that are constantly trying to better themselves, their companies and our industry.
KC NARI: What is your vision (big or small) as President of Kansas City NARI?
Shepard: I believe the vision of the President should align with the best interests of the members of our association. I feel it’s the President’s responsibility to represent the members of the association and make sure the association is providing value to them.
KC NARI: What do you like most about working at/owning KC Home Solutions?
Shepard: Every day in remodeling provides its own challenges, and I love the challenge. Getting to work with the people in our company that are dedicated to providing the best client experience inspires me. No project is the same, no client is the same.
KC NARI: Who would you want to be stranded with on a deserted island?
Shepard: My wife and my kids, Swiss Family Robinson style.
KC NARI: What is your favorite family vacation?
Shepard: Ski Trip. I love the mountains and I really enjoy watching my kids try new things not in their comfort zone. There’s nothing more satisfying than watching them learn something new and succeed at it.
KC NARI: What is your favorite game or sport to watch and play?
Shepard: It has always been professional football. However, my daughters have really gotten into softball. Now I enjoy watching College Women’s Softball as much as anything.
KC NARI: List two pet peeves.
Nick: I am a pretty tolerable person so I had to dig deep! I can’t stand when people talk to animals or significant others in a baby voice.
Second one (again digging deep): When driving on a two-lane road and the left lane is open yet the person going straight stays in the right lane so you cant make a right turn until the light changes. This is probably because I only allow myself enough time to get places in the “Nick of time.”
