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.

Kassidy Catron

Administrative Executive Secretary
502-564-4262
kbc@ky.gov

Responds to KBC emails, assist with general questions, examination inquires, prepares meeting agenda and coordinates future events.

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.

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.

Charity Curtis

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

First time licensure

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.

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

Board preparation

Eden D Stephens

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

Legal adviser to KBC