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The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has announced its newly elected Board of Directors and Leadership Council members for the 2011 - 2013 term.
August 25, 2011
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The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has announced its newly elected Board of Directors and Leadership Council members for the 2011 - 2013 term.
Comprised of members from across the industry and nation, these individuals graciously donate their time and talents to promote the mission of PBA and help the broader professional beauty industry prosper. PBA's new Executive Council of the Board of Directors for 2011 - 2013 will consist of Chair: Max Wexler of Beauty Craft Supply & Equipment Co., Vice Chair: Scott Buchanan, Scott J Salons & Spas, and Treasurer: Bruce Selan of Zotos International.
"I am honored and humbled to be the new Chair of the Professional Beauty Association. In addition to the many recent PBA initiatives that have launched ranging from education to government advocacy, there is still much more to be done. I invite all beauty professionals to join me and my fellow industry volunteers at PBA in helping to make our industry the best it can be," said Max Wexler, PBA's new Chair.
Incoming Board Officers:
Max Wexler (Chair), President, Beauty Craft Supply & Equipment Co.
Scott Buchanan (Vice Chair), President, Scott J. Salons & Spas
Bruce Selan (Treasurer), Zotos International
Incoming Board of Directors:
Harlan Kirshner, Kirschner Group
Beth Hickey, Spa Specialties Representatives
New Leadership Council members:
Manufacturing Leadership Council (Incoming):
Ken Russo (Conair Corporation)
Colin Walsh (Matrix USA)
Distributor Leadership Council (Incoming):
Cynthia Heisser (Ultimate Beauty Companies)
Salon & Spa Leadership Council (Incoming):
Oliver Steinnagel (Oliver's Hair Salon)
Beauty Professionals | NCA Leadership Council (Incoming):
James Jordan (Matthew Ray Salon/KMS California Global Marketing)
Board of Directors (Outgoing):
John Heffner (CND)
Marlene Bridge (Educator and Consultant)
Manufacturing Leadership Council (Outgoing):
George Schaeffer (OPI)
Bruce Selan (Zotos International)
Salon & Spa Leadership Council (Outgoing):
Cary O'Brien (Cary O'Brien's Design & Color Spa)
Beauty Professionals | NCA Leadership Council (Outgoing):
Kris Kutcher (Kristopher's Hair Studio)
For more information on PBA's Board of Directors, Leadership Councils, and how to volunteer with PBA, visit www.probeauty.org.
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