New Member: V’s Barbershop
When Jim Valenzuela was young, one of his favorite things to do was to head down to Nick’s Barbershop with his dad, where they’d hang out together and get a haircut at the same time. A few decades later and a father himself, Valenzuela yearned to relive those times with …
New Member: Cowboy Up Men’s Salon
When Jeff Kissling was working as a stockbroker for 20 years, he never dreamed of becoming chief executive cowboy for a chain of men’s salons. Turns out, that job was the perfect training ground. “I never imagined myself in this line of business until the day I decided to do …
15th Annual Welcome to Our World on Capitol Hill
The Professional Beauty Federation staged its 15th annual Welcome to Our World event in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 28. WTOW creates a mini-salon/spa-like atmosphere on Capitol Hill during which members of the professional beauty industry provide services to Members of Congress and their staffs. The purpose of the event is …
Scott Missad and Peter Mahoney Elected to ISBN Board of Trustees
The International SalonSpa Business Network (ISBN) recently elected Peter Mahoney, owner of Head Shoppe companies, and Scott Missad, president/CEO of Gene Juarez Salons & Spas, to its Board of Trustees. Mahoney and Missad join the ISBN board in leading the owners and senior executives of the only international association for …
Government Relations Update
Gordon Logan, ISBN government relations advocate shared the latest information on government regulations impacting our industry in this webinar recap. Learn what ISBN is doing to support and protect your business. ISBN is part of the Professional Beauty Federation, which also puts on an annual event bringing key issues in …
Message from the President
Dear ISBN Members & Friends: Thank you so much for helping us build momentum since our conference this past May at the beautiful Ritz Carlton in Amelia Island, FL. Since that time, we have added several new members, launched a very successful webinar series, significantly improved our communications and visibility, …
Meet Sport Clips’ New Sister
Vent Blotique, a fresh and modern blowout and style salon designed to deliver a unique guest experience, celebrated the grand opening of its 1,400 square-foot salon in Cedar Park, Texas, last month. With a fresh concept, Vent Blotique delivers for women and girls the guest experience successfully developed by the …
Remembering Phyllis Jones
Phyllis Jones, one of ISBN’s founders and our second ever Lifetime Achievement Award winner in 2003, passed away on August 13 at age 89 at The Ohio State University-Wexner Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Clayton K. Jones. Phyllis …
Dady Insurance Introduces EPLI
Dady Insurance offers a range of coverage for ISBN Members, including exclusive programs and discounts on a wide range of insurance packages covering Workers Comp, property, general liability, professional liability, loss of revenues and commercial autos. A hot topic right now is the new Employment Practices Liability Insurance. Employment issues …
ISBN Board of Trustees Election
ISBN Membership elects Mark Kartarik to its Board of Trustees; Board elects Pat Neville and Eric A. Bakken as vice presidents June 2015—The International SalonSpa Business Network (ISBN) recently elected Mark Kartarik, president of Sport Clips Haircuts, to its Board of Trustees. Kartarik joins the ISBN board in leading the …