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After moving to Colorado and teaching at a cosmetology school, Allison Stock joined Zandi K as a stylist, eventually becoming part of the Leadership Team, Education Team and Master Bridal Team. Today, as Director of Operation, Stock is Owner Nicki Wenz's right hand, managing human resources and operations, education and career development, and coaching and culture.
Elyse Rogers is an uplifting presence at The Headroom who makes the team feel heard even in stressful situations. Owner Danielle Cherewyk sings her praises in this installment of Meet the Manager.
At Refined Beauty, Sales Manager Liz Zavora shows a genuine enthusiasm and passion for helping others succeed. She leads with heart and brings a contagious energy to the team, making people feel supported and empowered. Learn more about Liz in Meet the Manager.
When the owners at Genesis Salon and Spa disagree, they believe Manager Kyndell Walker brings the balance helping them find their way to resolution. See why they believe Walker is the perfect manager for carrying out their vision.
Maddie Zirkle started her career on the hospitality desk of Root Salon at the tender age of 15. Now, Salon Director, Zirkle makes clients and team members feel both seen and heard, and Owner Kate Gnaghey says she is "pure gold."
Having grown professionally at Hollywood Hair since graduating from cosmetology school, General Manager Jen Akers shifted from behind the chair, discovering her passion for management. Today, she is instrumental in the business's daily operations and is credited with playing a key role in helping the salon expand into a second and a third location.
With more than 17 years of dedication and experience at Savvy Salon and Day Spa, Darlene Odom has been a trusted presence behind the salon's continued success. Here's why salon owners Pat Helmandollar and Lauren Springer call her both the right and left hand of the business.
In this Meet the Manager profile, we learn about Diane Palumbo, General Manager of Ohana Salon in Scottsdale, AZ, and owner Chandra Chriswisser’s trusted right hand.
As operations coordinator, Candice Hogan keeps Dame Salon Spa running smoothly. Owner Maggie Dame, says Candice is someone she can rely on, dream big with, and weather any storm beside. See what makes their partnership tick.
It takes a lot of trust to leave a manager behind to run the ship while you relocate 1,500 miles away to open a new salon, but that's exactly what the owners of Zinke Hair Studio did. And, General Manager Nicole Ellerhorst didn't let them down. Meet this amazing manager.
General Manager and CFO Hallie Spurlin leaned into leadership, even when it was uncomfortable, and now serves as a mentor, coach, and confidante to nearly 100 employees at Urban Betty. Find out why her emotional intelligence, paired with her operational brain, is the engine behind much of Urban Betty's continued success.
Having been at Thompson and Co. Salon Parlor for nine of its 10 years in business, Manager Lauren Marck has been instrumental in helping Owners Kayla and Bobby Thompson expand and launch a barbering concept. Her background in communications and marketing helped shape the brand's identitiy.
Coming up through guest services at Grove Salon, Shannon Bland helps team members hit their benchmarks, keeps guests happy and coming back again and again, and supports retail sales.
Since joining Janet St.Paul Studio for Hair and Beauty in February 2025, Grace Fowler has used her natural gift for connection to become a grounded bridge between stylists, clients, and leadership.
A strong bond can be the key to a successful leadership team. Owner Christina Kirkey of Pinup Studios in Raleigh, North Carolina, shares how she and her manager, Alli Macdonald, foster open communication and support each other's strengths to help the business continue to succeed.
Franchisee Tammy Eickhoff wanted to build a culture of kindness, professionalism and fairness within her Fantastic Sams' locations. Her manager Michelle Butler got on board and they did just that--now they constantly are making the list of the Top 100 Fantastic Sams.
Once too intimidated to approach the salon's table at a career fair, Juan Mercado-Martini has grown into a six-figure stylist who manages Salon Blond's schedules, grows its client retention through exceptional service and oversees the business' social media presence to grow the brand.
