About Us

The Agency will set the standard for developing, advancing, and educating while ensuring the safety and protection of the Commonwealth. We will respond to emerging industry trends and issues, and implement appropriate regulatory strategies, striving to promote continued growth.

Board Members

Allison Wiseman

Consumer

Melissa Anderson

Esthetician

Michael Carter

Nail Technician

Mickey Hobbs - Secretary

Salon Owner

Lindsey Morgan- Chair

Salon Owner

Lianna Nguyen - Vice Chair

School Owner

Alicia Stigall

Technical Education

Administrative Staff

Joni Upchurch

Executive Director
502-564-4262
kbc@ky.gov

Collaborates with KBC Board members and legal counsel to guide organizational strategy and ensure compliance. Manages administrative and field staff, providing leadership and direction to implement plans and achieve operational objectives.

Alaina Albright

Administrative Executive Secretary
Currently in Training

Responds to KBC emails, assist with general questions, assist with PSI examination inquires, liaison between KBC and PSI and host Zoom meetings.

Tanya M Shrout

Executive Staff Advisor
502-782-0773
tanyam.shrout@ky.gov

Assist in navigating complex challenges ranging from applications, payments and hour submission, multi-system database administrator.

Nick Van Over

Administrative Supervisor; Compliance and salon licensing
502-782-0778
nick.vanover@ky.gov

Manages field inspectors, delegates complaints, reviews salon inspection/investigations and prepares responses for Board review.

Charity Curtis

Administrative Specialist Senior
502-782-3041
charity.curtis@ky.gov

Process first-time license applications by verifying education requirements and confirming all supporting documentation meets regulatory standards. Oversees social media platform

Kassidy Catron

Administrative Specialist Senior
Currently in Training
kbc@ky.gov

Manages applications such as Out of state, Military and Specialty Permits. Issues Certifications for transferring students/licensees. Liaison between KBC and PSI.

Maxine McDonald

Administrative Specialist Senior
502-782-0775
maxine.mcdonald@ky.gov

Manages applications such as Out of state, Military and Specialty Permits. Issues Certifications for transferring students/licensees.

Lea Ann Brewer

Administrative Specialist Senior
502-782-0776
leaann.brewer@ky.gov

Handles day to day operations with educational institutions to ensure hours and enrollments are in compliance.

Aaron Deifel

Administrative Specialist Senior
Currently in Training

Handles day to day operations with educational institutions to ensure hours and enrollments are in compliance.

Stephanie Ledford

Fiscal Manager
502-782-0777
stephanie.ledford@ky.gov

Oversees and prepares budgets, contracts and controls financial resources for KBC. Assist with financial issues and staff management.

Emily Hampton

Administrative Specialist Senior
502-782-3146
emily.hampton@ky.gov

Responsible for drafting board meeting agendas, maintaining accurate records of board activities, and ensuring documents are retained in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

Eden D Stephens

General Counsel
502-564-4262
kbc@ky.gov

Legal adviser to KBC