The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) announces new appointments to its Board of Directors for the 2013/2014 term, which kicked off September 1, 2013. PBA's Board and Councils are comprised of highly respected beauty professionals who volunteer their time to advance PBA and the industry at large.
Scott Buchanan, owner of the Scott J Salons & Spas, will lead the PBA Board of Directors as Chair while Reuben Carranza, North American Leader/CEO of Wella, The Salon Professional Division of Proctor & Gamble, serves as Vice Chair. Buchanan's appointment marks the second time a salon owner has been elected as Chairman of PBA's Board.
Also new to the Board are Kevin Barrett (Fromm International) and Cynthia Heisser (Ultimate Beauty Companies). The new appointments join current Board members Mark Goodman (The Hair-Designers); Beth Hickey (Spa Specialties Representatives); Marilyn Ihloff (Ihloff Salon and Day Spa); Harlan Kirschner (Kirschner Group); Edwin Neill III (Neill Corp); Graciela Santiler Nowik (Hair Base Salon & Spa); Renee Shakour (Interiors by RG Shakour) and Oliver Steinnagel (Oliver's Hair Salon).
PBA thanks its outgoing Chairman Max Wexler (Beauty Craft) and Board member Brian Graham (GF Management), as well as the lineup of volunteers exiting its Advisory Councils (formerly Leadership Councils).