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, an​d implement appropriate regulatory strategies, striving to promote continued growth.​

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Board Members​​

Kerry Harvey

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

Kassidy Catron

Administrative Executive Secretary

502-564-4262

kbc@ky.gov

Tanya M Shrout

Executive Staff Advisor

502-782-0773

tanyam.shrout@ky.gov

Maxine McDonald

Program Coordinator

502-782-0775

maxine.mcdonald@ky.gov

Nick Van Over

Program Coordinator

502-782-0778

nick.vanover@ky.gov

Lea Ann Brewer

Administrative Specialist Senior

502-782-0776

leaann.brewer@ky.gov

Emily Hampton

Administrative Specialist Senior

502-782-3146

emily.hampton@ky.gov

Stephanie Ledford

Fiscal Manager

502-782-0777

stephanie.ledford@ky.gov

Eden D Stephens

General Counsel

502-564-4262

kbc@ky.gov