Faculty & Staff
Our faculty is experienced, professional, and committed to your success. They will take the time to get to know you, understand your learning style, and help you achieve your goals.
An important part of our personalized learning approach is small class sizes so students receive generous one-on-one training with our gifted instructors. For Cosmetology and Barbering, the College provides one instructor for every 15 students. For Esthetics, we provide one instructor for every 6 students.
Our instructors have an average of 15 years of professional experience in the field and are well equipped to teach our students the classic and cutting-edge techniques they need to succeed.
DOWNTOWN CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
ALYCE M. HOWARD | PRESIDENT EMERITUS I OWNER
Graduate of Wayne State College
Bachelor of Arts in Education
GREG HOWARD | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR I CO-OWNER
Attended University of Nebraska
Licensed Barber
Licensed Barber Instructor
DESIREE BURKE | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Attended Bellevue University
Licensed Cosmetologist
Licensed Cosmetology Instructor
Former Salon Owner
LISA FINCH | DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID
Graduate of Peru State College
Bachelors Degree in Business Management
Member of NEASFAA
NE Jaycees State Board of Directors 2005-2009
LIAM BURKE | COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR
A.A. Criminal Justice
Attending Bellevue University
Campus Security Authority
Admissions Leader
PAMELA RIDDLE | ACCOUNTING ADMIN.
30 years Secretarial/Bookkeeping Experience
Administrative Support
MARI JANE “MJ” O’DONNELLl | DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
Attended National American University
Business Management
LIAH BURKE | MANAGER OF STUDENT SERVICES
University of Nebraska Omaha
Bachelors Degree Theatre
Administrative Support
Retail Manager
KELLY RENDEL-WILMER | FINANCIAL AID ADVISOR
Licensed Cosmetologist/Canada
Administrative Support
MEGAN SKRDLANT | LEAD GUEST SERVICES
Business Degree – Southeast Community College
MCKAYLEA WESCOTT | GUEST SERVICES
Licensed Cosmetologist
DOWNTOWN CAMPUS COSMETOLOGY & BARBER STAFF
KAREN STROMAN, LC, LCI | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Orientation, Theory Instructor
Certified Goldwell Technician
Instructors Degree in Pivot Point Hair Design
Attended Pivot Point Symposiums
Secy. NE State Bd. Cosmetology Examiners
Member National-Interstate Council
of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC)
Member CEA
Over 40 years experience in the field
DEBORAH WOZNY, LC, LCI
Chi Straightening System – Certified
J.C. Penny Matrix in house trainer
J.C. Penny Artec in house product trainer
9 yrs. Salon experience
JEWELS KREMER, LC, LCI
18 yrs. Experience Salon Owner/Manager/Stylist/Instructor
Nail Technician
Certified in Rock Star Hair Extension
Certified Brazilian Blowout
Member CEA
LISA BOWEN, LC, LCI
Certified in Babe Extensions
15 years experience
KRISSY KIRBY, LC
Student Instructor
3 years experience
CAROL GERLT, LCI, RBI
Attended UNL–Special Needs, Teaching Methods & Learning Styles
SCC–Business, Psychology & Communication & Speech
Pivot Point Teaching Seminar
Mgmt., Inventory, Customer Service Experience
22 years experience
Member CEA
LINDSEY YATES | LC, DLP, RBI
Cosmetologist/Barber
7 years experience
Specialized in ethnic hair
Hair and make up artist
3D Nail art
KISHA ARMSTEAD | LC, DLP, RBI
Cosmetologist/Barber
16 years experience
Keratin treatment certified
PIA MCWILLIAMS | LC, DLP, ASSISTANT BARBER INSTRUCTOR
Cosmetologist/Barber
4 years experience
Sew in and extension specialist
ANDRES MARTINEZ| LC, DLP, ASSISTANT BARBER INSTRUCTOR
Cosmetologist/Barber
4 years experience
EAST CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
ALYCE M. HOWARD | PRESIDENT EMERITUS I OWNER
Graduate of Wayne State College
Bachelor of Arts in Education
GREG HOWARD | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR I CO-OWNER
Attended University of Nebraska
Licensed Barber
Licensed Barber Instructor
DESIREE BURKE LC, LCI | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Attending Bellevue University
Licensed Cosmetologist
Licensed Cosmetology Instructor
Former Salon Owner
MALYSSA “MISSY” STIEB, LC | ADMISSIONS LEADER
Licensed Cosmetologist
Attending Southeast Community College
Studying Business Administration
Accounting Assistant
3 Years Experience
TOREY FLEISCHER LC, LE| LEAD GUEST SERVICES
Licensed Cosmetologist
Licensed Esthetician
TIFFANY EBERT I GUEST SERVICES
NATALIE WESTERHOLD LC, LE | GUEST SERVICES
Licensed Cosmetologist
Licensed Esthetician
EAST CAMPUS COSMETOLOGY STAFF
DEB JENSEN, LC, LCI | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Orientation Instructor
25 years salon experience
BOBBIE HOTLER, LC, LCI | CLINIC FLOOR MANAGER
Over 6 years experience in the field
LYN WESTERHOLD, LC, LCI
26 years salon experience
JAIME BERGLUND, LC, STUDENT INSTRUCTOR
3 years experience
EAST CAMPUS ESTHETICS STAFF
JOANN WILLIAMS, LC, LCI | THEORY AND CLINIC SUPERVISOR
Currently an owner of a Microdermabrasion Skin Clinic
Over 4 years salon experience
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration
Associates Degree in Computer Programming
BRITNI KLUCH, LMT, LE, LEI | CLASSROOM AND CLINIC INSTRUCTOR
Massage Therapist 8 Years
Associate Degree in Applied Science MT
Esthetician 5+ years
Business Owner