Section 4713.02 of the Ohio Revised Code is the authority for the State Board of Cosmetology. The provision provides for the creation of the State Board of Cosmetology, consisting of the following nine members appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate: three graduate licensed cosmetologists, two of whom are actively engaged in the management of a beauty salon at the time of appointment; one regularly licensed physician; one owner of a licensed school of cosmetology; one member of the public; one Independent Contractor or owner of a salon that employs ICs; one person who represents individuals who teach the theory and practice of a branch of cosmetology at a vocational school; and one owner of at least five licensed beauty salons. Terms of office are five years for each Board member.

Name	Position	Term Expires
Dolores Gillis	Member Licensed Cosmetologist	October 31, 2013
Marilyn Huheey	Member Medical Doctor	October 31, 2012
Bernadine Neal	Board Member Educator with career vocational schools	October 31, 2012
Kimberly Thomas	Chairperson Salon Owner	October 31, 2012
NeCole Cumerlander	Member School Owner	October 31, 2012
Steve Thompson	Member Licensed Cosmetologist Independent Contractor Salon Owner	October 31, 2015
Thomas Taneff	Member Public Member	October 31, 2013
Valerie Benfer	Member Licensed Cosmetologist Salon Owner	October 31, 2015
Clara Osterhage	Owner of 5 or more salons	October 31, 2014
James Trakas	Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Board

1929 Gateway Circle
Grove City, OH 43123-9309
614-644-6090
866-642-6723
614-644-6880 fax
www.cos.ohio.gov

The Board was established in 1934 to protect the public by establishing, maintaining and monitoring sanitary and professional standards in the barber industry. The Board's mission is to enforce those standards through examinations, routine inspections, investigations and disciplinary action. It is mandated by Chapter 4709. of the Ohio Revised Code to licensed barbers, barber shops, barber schools and barber teachers and has authority to deny, suspend or revoke a license for just cause.

Chairman: Charles W. Graf
Secretary: Concepcion H, Skaggs
Public Member: Timothy C. Ivey
Executive Director: Howard L. Warner

Riffe Center for Government and the Arts
77 South High Street, 16th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215Barber Board - 614-466-5003
www.barber.ohio.gov

Yes. Meetings are open to the public. Each will provide scheduled dates.

The red and white striped barber pole remains in general use although few realize its original significance. It is centuries old and an importation from Europe. Its significance is that the barber of medieval days was also the surgeon, or "blood letter." Blood-letting was a common treatment for almost any ill. The red stripes denoted the blood; the white, the barber's bandage.

Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. We meet a unique need for children by using donated hair to create the highest quality hair prosthetics. Most of the children helped by Locks of Love have lost their hair due to a medical condition called alopecia areata, which has no known cause or cure. The prostheses we provide help to restore their self-esteem and their confidence, enabling them to face the world and their peers. www.locksoflove.org

Look Good Feel Better is a free, community-based program that teaches beauty techniques to female cancer patients currently in chemotherapy or radiation treatment to help restore their appearance and self-image. Look Good Feel Better is a partnership between the American Cancer Society; the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association Foundation; and the National Cosmetology Association. Certified and licensed cosmetologists and beauty professionals provide tips on a variety of issues that cancer patients face including makeup, skin care, nail care and head coverings. Trained volunteer beauty professionals lead small groups, usually consisting of six to ten women, through a practical, hands-on session. Each participant receives a free kit of cosmetics for use during and after the workshop. Those interested in becoming a Look Good Feel Better Facilitator should call the American Cancer Society at 330-533-0546 or toll free at 888-227-6446.