Chairperson Herman Schut Herman is the President of Nova II Beauty located in Burnaby, BC. He is a certified sales professional graduate and long-standing member of the Canadian Professional Sales Association. Herman has been in the beauty industry for over 20 years, initially managing the introduction and distribution of a major hair and color care product line into Canada. Today he owns and manages an esthetics supply business, marketing to clients throughout BC. Herman is a past provincial director of the Allied Beauty Association and now sits as a Board member of the CIABC. He brings a unique perspective to the board from his experience and insight related to product sales, education and marketing within the beauty industry. Herman is an active supporter of industry programs such as student Skills Canada competitions and the Teacher and School Owners Convention.
One of the key observations Herman has noted over the years is that as much as everyone seeks success in business, those who claim ultimate satisfaction are those who have given back to the industry they serve. On that note he encourages all industry professionals to join the CIABC to give them another avenue of support for success in their chosen career.
Omar Kanani Omar Kanani has been in the cosmetology industry for over 27 years. He started his career in England and worked at Toni & Guy for 17 years. Omar then moved to Vancouver to establish a flagship salon on Robson Street. Due to its great success, the salon expanded and moved to a larger location in downtown Vancouver.
Omar’s personal goals are to promote education and personal development. And now, as a CIABC Board Member, he can focus on his goal and raise the bar and profile of CIABC to the media and general public. His long-term goals are to establish a business that will take hairdressers under its umbrella and enable then to learn better communications skills, to achieve their goals, and work smarter in business.
Martin Constable Martin Constable and his wife Mandy have owned and operated London School of Hairdressing and Aesthetics since 1979. Since this time the school has graduated over 1500 students. Martin takes great pride in the successes of the school’s graduates, and in the many awards for excellence and public service received by sources ranging from local street youths to the Prime Minister of Canada. Martin’s personal interests are sport motorcycles and Ninjitsu.
I co-own, and am acting General Manager of Mine: (Salon) Stylesource, a busy and vibrant, medium sized salon in the neighbourhood of Mount Pleasant in Vancouver, BC.
My Husband, Anthony Crosfield and I have owned our salon for the last 10 years. Between the two of us we have well over 30 years experience in the beauty industry. Anthony's long list of achievements include being Canada's reigning 'Superstar Hair Challenge' winner and a lead visionary, platform artist and educator for leading industry manufacturers product lines like P&G's Professional Care, Wella, Sebastian and Graham Webb.
For myself, I have a lengthy history of achievements which I know will be of benefit to the association. Currently, I am partnered with P&G Beauty and work as a Backstage Show Manager (Western Canada) for their larger trade shows, eg. Evolve and of course the ABA's. I am also directly involved with 2 substantial Salon owners networks:
- Eufora International - Several hundred salons throughout North America and Europe
- Wella International, which includes many of the top salons in Vancouver
I have significant Board Experience:
- Past President of The Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Association The association represented close to 500 area businesses; our mandate was to increase the profile of the area and develop business principles
- Board of Directors of The Australian, New Zealand Club, "The Anza" Currently overseeing a substantial renovation of the clubhouse
Involved heavily in fundraising endeavors for Charitable organizations such as:
- Children's Wish Foundation - Aids Vancouver - Food for Life
Fundraising efforts were successful through our involvement with productions like "Hair to Help" and the CIABC's "Show Off", raising in excess of $40,000.
One of the main things Anthony and I have in common is being long time supporters of our professional trade associations, the CIABC. I intend to secure a position as a team member of the Board of Directors for the CIABC. I want to congratulate the association for moving forward in a bright new direction. Should I be successful in my desire to secure a position within the Board, I will work for the following:
- The return to a fully government-regulated industry with the highest levels of standards
- Full transparency
- Increased membership - Increased high quality education inclusive of a. Technical b. Business c. Service Levels d. Health and Safety e. A voluntary assessment and accreditation for salons to maintain and elevate standards within our industry to the highest levels (see the Australian Hairdressing Council's approach)
I am proud to be a supporter of the CIABC as it moves forward to create a strong unified group of professionals, and I believe my experience and knowledge would be a solid, fresh addition to the board. You are either part of the problem or part of the solution. I choose the latter!
CEO Tara Gilbert Prior to joining the CIABC, Ms. Gilbert serves as President & CEO of Small Business BC where she championed the needs of entrepreneurs in the province. Throughout her career she has gained significant experience in the creation and maintenance of strategic alliances between government, corporations and communities. Over the past fifteen years Tara has worked as an educator, consultant and CEO of several nonprofit organizations.
Training and economic development have been a primary focus for Tara; to this end she has served on numerous advisory boards and committees including the BC immigrant Talent Initiatives (BCHRMA), Sustainable Business Working Group, ACCESS. ACCESS Trades, Vancouver Agreement-Employment Task Force, Industry Council for Aboriginal Business, Ministry of Human Resources Provincial Advisory Committee, Canada West Foundation-Labour Force Advisory committee, Saskatchewan Labour Force Development Board, BC Chamber of Commerce Skill Task Force, and the Northern Labour Market Development Board.
Her mission with the CIABC is to advocate on behalf of the industry and support leading edge professional development that positions CIABC members for success in this competitive age.
Tara Gilbert is a former Schulich School of Business PhD candidate and received both her MBA and Bcom from McMaster University.
Board Director Mark Banicevic Mark Banicevic has been a licensed cosmetologist since 1971. He is the founder and spiritual leader of ‘The Megahair Family’ company, which was founded in 1984. The Megahair Family is comprised of eleven hair salons including: Megahair Salon; Zennkai Salon; Cut Stop Salon brands; and six Eccotique Aveda concept spas throughout the Lower Mainland.
Mark feels that cosmetology is a truly magical career that keeps giving back in many different ways, and that today’s world needs our industry more than ever before. Mark states “I find language quite limiting in capturing the entire positive force that our Cosmetology Industry puts forth… we have only just begun.” He tips his hat off to the wonderful leadership of the Cosmetology Association and feels truly blessed to be a part of such a groundbreaking time in our industry.
Board Director Lorraine Isenbecker Lorraine has 21 years of experience in the Beauty Industry as a hair stylist and salon owner, and five years experience as a regional CIABC Chairperson for the Peace River North Committee. Lorraine has owned and operated the Hairbin for the past 20 years, employing 35 stylists, barbers and estheticians.
“I am dedicated to professionalism, education and proper licensing for the betterment of our cosmetologists and the safety of consumers. To achieve high standards, it takes inspirational goal setting, commitment and challenges. I believe I am contributing these qualities to our Association and challenging others to bring forth their ideas to ensure teamwork, as it is one of the most important attributes for the growth of our Association.”
Board Director Bill Moreland Bill spent most of his career at BBDO (New York and Los Angeles), one of the world's largest advertising agencies, where he held positions including Executive Vice President. He has helped guide the fortunes of major brands including Pepsi-Cola, Pioneer Electronics, Princess Cruise Lines, Frito Lay. Honda, Yamaha, Volkswagen, BC Tel (now Telus), White Spot and VanCity. He has over thirty years of marketing and management experience. For the last 12 years he has served as Director, Marketing & Operations for Suki's.
Bill who moved to Vancouver in 1990, holds a BSc in Business Administration from the University of Oklahoma and a MBA from the University of Georgia (emphasis in marketing). He has taught marketing at The Art Center College in Pasadena, CA.
Board Director Marion Shaw Marion Shaw has worked in the professional beauty industry for all of her working life. Starting her career in England, she became a licensed stylist in British Columbia in the mid 70's and has been a constant member of the Cosmetology Industry Association ever since.
Although working in many aspects of the industry, her company is dedicated to bringing easy and effective educational products to the industry, concentrating particularly on the business, producing products that are used in schools and salons alike.
The favourite saying: "All that creativity and talent are wasted if you don't have a client in your chair." When not helping salons with their business, Marion can be found with her horse, Piazza or on the golf course, playing a particularly mediocre game.
