As the largest and most inclusive trade organization representing the beauty industry, the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) needs no introduction. Not only does the PBA provide beauty professionals with valuable resources, support, and connections to help them grow their careers, the organization also advocates and fights for the rights and professionalism of the beauty industry itself, thanks largely in part to its specially appointed Board of Directors and Advisory Council.
The PBA recently announced the elected officials who will be joining its Boards of Directors and Advisory Council, effective Sept. 1 through Aug. 31, 2026. Without further ado, meet the members who will be playing a critical role in the organization for the next few years.
The Board of Directors
The PBA’s Board of Directors oversee budgeting, endorsement of legislation, strategic planning, and industry-wide issues.
- Chair: Jay Elarar, Moroccanoil —Montreal, QC
- Vice-Chair: Alex Cohn, Premier Beauty Supply —Northbrook, IL
- Treasurer: Bonnie Conte, Avalon Salon and Day Spa —Deer Park, IL
- Sydney Berry, Salon Services & Supplies —Renton, WA
- Beth Carson, Sam Villa —Las Vega, NV
- Jenae Davis, Salon Jenae —Bloomington, IL
- Maggie DiFalco, Maggie The Salon —Pembroke Pines, FL
- Cindy Feldman, Progressions Salon Spa Store —Rockville, MD
- Shelby Michaelis, Salon Service Group —Springfield, MO
- Steven Porter, Steven Porter Hair—Louiville, KY
- Zach Rieken, Living Proof —New York, NY
- Antonio Vozzolo, Kimera Salon —Jericho, NY
The Advisory Council
The PBA’s Advisory Council takes an active role in the development of association programs and initiatives.
Beauty Professional/ NCA Advisory Council:
- Dr. Tye Caldwell, ShearShare —McKinney, TX
- Jenae Davis, Salon Jenae —Bloomington, IL
- Steven Porter, Steven Porter Hair —Louisville, KY
- Nicolle Talley, De’Von Emages —Novi, MI
- Antonio Vozzolo, Kimera Salon —Jericho, NY
- Maureen Wanner, Timeless Salon Spa —Mandan, ND
Distributor Advisory Council:
- Sydney Berry, Salon Services & Supplies —Renton, WA
- Alex Cohn, Premier Beauty Supply —Northbrook, IL
- Josh Hafetz, Ethos Beauty Partners —Runnemede, NJ
- Shelby Michaelis, Salon Service Group —Springfield, MO
- Sheila Phillips, Liquid Assets, LLC. —Baton Rouge, LA
- Angela Virissimo, SWEIS, Inc —Torrance, CA
Manufacturer Advisory Council:
- Beth Carson, Sam Villa —Las Vegas, NV
- Candy Gebhart, Redken 5th Avenue NYC —New York, NY
- Kate Harrison, K8 Hair—San Francisco, CA
- Brandon Hutchins, Beauty Industry Group —Salt Lake City, UT
- Zach Rieken, Living Proof —New York, NY
- Jason Yates, John Paul Mitchell Systems, Inc. —Los Angeles, CA
Salon/Spa Advisory Council:
- Maggie DiFalco, Maggie the Salon —Pembroke Pines, FL
- Cynthia Feldman, Progressions Salon Spa Store —Rockville, MD
- Gayle Fulbright, Headlines The Salon—Encinitas, CA
- Oliver Steinnagel, Oliver’s Hair Salon —Overland Park, KS
- Kate Cottrill, Ihloff Salon—Tulsa, OK
- Bobbi Zmiewsky, Allure Beauty Bar —Grand Junction, CO
Outgoing Members
The PBA also sends a special thank you to departing Board of Director and Advisory Council members who each have many contributions to the beauty industry.
- Karie Bennett, Atelier Salons —Sunnyvale, CA
- Lisa Lane, Lisa’s of Annapolis —Annapolis, MD
- Leslie Marino, L’Oreal Professional —New York, NY
- Karl Sweis, SWEIS, Inc. —Torrance, CA
For the latest updates for the PBA, be sure to follow @probeautyassoc on Instagram.
