Tina Cruz
| Esthetics Learning Leader |
Tina is a licensed Cosmetologist holding a California State Instructors certification. She is also Paul Mitchell Certified as a top learning leader. She's one of our specialists in State Board requirements for both cosmetology and esthetician programs. Most recently her continued education and training includes becoming a certified Paul Mitchell Skin Specialist. She also possesses extensive knowledge of with many top product lines.
As a cornerstone of the education at Paul Mitchell the School Fresno, Tina possesses an undying exuberance for each and every Future Professional’s success which is evident in each and every exchange.
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D’Ann Evans
| Education Advisor |
A 30 year veteran in the beauty industry, D’Ann got her start in the central valley. She was born in Bakersfield and attended cosmetology school in Fresno.
17 years ago, D’Ann was asked to join JPMS as their Director of Program Development. She just recently left her position, there, as Vice President of Show Production to come be full time in the school.
As co-owner and Education Advisor of Paul Mitchell the School Fresno, D’Ann’s extensive industry experience and knowledge help to form an invaluable foundation for the school’s quality of product. Her poise as a top industry professional offers a mentorship of the highest value for future professionals today. She also has strong relationships with the industry’s top educational and corporate leaders who willingly and openly show their support Paul Mitchell Schools.
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Susana Felix
| Service Desk Leader/Brand Leader |
| Susana was born in El Centro, CA and moved to Fresno in 1989. She is an avid learner and has received two AA Degrees. She is well traveled and has a passion for history and anthropology. She joined the Paul Mitchell team on July 11, 2006. Her brilliance in leadership is evidenced by the strong and unified purveyance of the Paul Mitchell brand in every corner of the school and all of its reaches. She is our top ambassador of that brand and its powerful network in our school.
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Joshua Funk
| Education Leader |
| Since graduating from cosmetology school in 1996, Joshua worked with many salons, starting as an assistant and working his way up to master stylist and has recently become certified at the highest level. He is an experienced stylist who loves sharing his knowledge with Future Professionals. "I love seeing them get excited to learn from me," Joshua says. As our Education Leader Joshua’s diligence as an educator is evident in all phases of our program at PMTS Fresno. |
Tania Jimenez
| Service Desk/Learning Leader |
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Jeannie Jones
| Learning Leader |
| One of our newest team members, Jeannie comes to us with a track record of the very highest passing rates from her State Board students.
Jeannie began her career behind the chair and later earned her State Certified teaching certificate. She has an innate passion for giving back to this industry and, likewise, to each Future Professional on his or her path to success. Her competency as a Final Phase Learning Leader offers the best possible chance for each and every graduate to become licensed quickly. She also has a special talent for projecting the Paul Mitchell School culture.
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Linda Lammers
| Core Learning Leader |
| Linda Lammers has been a licensed cosmetologist since 1968 and has been an active participant in this industry each and every day for these past 40 years. She also has a passion for costume design and local theatre. She received her instructor’s license in July '06, and has been a part of the PMTS Fresno team since August of that year. She is the primary mentor in the first 6 weeks of every Future Professional’s career here at the school. Just spend 2 minutes with Linda and you’ll see that there is no better initial influence for anyone interested in attaining the highest success in this industry.
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Shaunda Lunsford
| Service Desk Coordinator |
| Anyone who has called or come in to our school has probably been instantly warmed by Shaundra’s kindness and genuine concern that each and every guest and Future Professional is treated with the utmost respect and attention to their needs. Her brilliant smile welcomes and assures.
Shaundra has a passion for theatre and the history of the entertainment industry. She has been a customer service expert for 5 years now and her well honed skills and excellent memory are readily apparent to all who visit the school.
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Casey Mitchum
| Financial Aid |
| Those who know her say she’s “addicted to details!” Casey will never stop short of exhausting any possible options for allowing qualified learners to join and succeed in our program.
Casey is also somewhat of a utility player in our school. She is always ready to help lead any project, her research skills are second to none and she is a brilliant organizer.
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Christine Paul
| Operations Leader |
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Erik Pedersen
| Director |
| Erik is owner/Director of Paul Mitchell the School Fresno. He comes from 20 years of experience with his own branding and marketing firm. He has over 16 years of experience with the Paul Mitchell culture.
Erik brings his vast marketing and business background, along with 3 years of intensive Director’s training with Paul Mitchell Schools, in overseeing the total success of all school systems and culture. He is our main purveyor of the Create Magic! System in our school. He works tirelessly to insure that the team is at its very best each and every day.
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Stacy Sweeney
| Learning Leader |
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Brittany Youngclaus
| Service Desk/Learning Leader |
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