NARI Appoints Lisa Sallstrom as Chief Executive Officer

Lisa Sallstrom, MS, CAE, PMP, CRP, took the helm of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry on June 24.

Sallstrom joins NARI at a pivotal time for the organization, as remodeling professionals nationwide navigate evolving consumer expectations, workforce shortages in the skilled trades and growing demand for the professionalism and trust that NARI certification and membership represent.

Sallstrom’s career spans 20 years of senior executive roles in global associations, most recently as executive vice president at the Association for Supply Chain Management, where she oversaw $40 million in annual revenue. She has launched multiple industry-leading certification programs and has a track record of partnering with boards, staff and volunteers to deliver measurable growth in education, credentialing and membership.

An active contributor to the credentialing and governance community, Sallstrom has served on the boards of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence, the DuPage Symphony Orchestra and the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board. She is a seasoned facilitator in strategic planning, change management and global growth strategy, with experience across advisory, patron and policy governance models.

Sallstrom holds a master’s degree in computer science and advanced certifications in project management, association leadership, return on investment and process improvement. She believes trust is built on integrity, ethical stewardship and purpose-driven leadership, principles that guide her approach to advancing organizational missions, empowering teams and achieving sustainable impact.