Cosmetologists Chicago and America’s Beauty Show

Announce and Welcome New Board of Directors and Leadership for 2026-2028 

Rosemont, IL (January 15, 2026) Cosmetologists Chicago (CC) and America’s Beauty Show (ABS) are proud to announce the election of the Cosmetologists Chicago Board of Directors and the continued work of the Cosmetologists Chicago Association Leadership for the 2026-2028 term.  

Together, these volunteer leaders advance Cosmetologists Chicago’s service driven mission by supporting licensed beauty professionals through education, scholarships, networking, and advocacy, as well as producing America’s Beauty Show, the largest and longest-running non-profit global beauty industry event in North America. 

Cosmetologists Chicago Board of Directors (2026-2028)

Chairman: Larry Kane, Jonathon Kane Salon & Spa

Vice Chairman: Tony Gordon, Gordon Salons  

Treasurer: Anna Manukyan, Beauty Finance Group

Secretary: Rudy Moser, A. Salon

Immediate Past President: Lorrene Conino, Salon Lorrene

Advisor to the President: Karen Gordon, Karen Gordon Hair Loss 

Cosmetologists Chicago Directors:

Juan Jose Herrera, Hair By Juan Jose

Robert Reed, Ergo Research INC

Erskine Reeves, Erskine Reeves Barber Academy

Charlene Stepney, Stepney Institute

Cosmetologists Chicago Adjunct Directors:

Ken Washburn, Pivot Point Academy & Wahl Barber Academy

Kenny Williams, SilknClassy LLC Cosmetologists

Chicago Auxiliary Panel

LeAnn Drake, Fusion Beauty Academy

Kimberly Walker, Beautified Hands

America’s Beauty Show  

Frank P. Fulco, CEO, Chicago Cosmetologists Association / America’s Beauty Show    

Larry Kane, Chairman of Cosmetologists Chicago, stated, “Every successful association starts with community. Our community of salon & spa professionals is our focus with plans to provide resources for technical training, financial literacy, operational excellence and inspiration. Cosmetologists Chicago exists to serve working beauty professionals. Join us in this wonderful journey!”

Lorrene Conino, Immediate Past President, said, “As we welcome 2026, it feels especially fi ng to introduce our new CC leadership and CC Board of Directors at the start of the Year of the Fire Horse – a symbol of hard work, bravery, resilience, and forward momentum. These are the very qualities reflected in the leaders stepping forward to guide Cosmetologists Chicago. I am confident that Cosmetologists Chicago will continue to truly thrive.”

Cosmetologists Chicago exists to serve working beauty professionals. Cosmetologists Chicago is proud to steward America’s Beauty Show as a nonprofit event where education, community, and opportunity come together for every licensed professional. America’s Beauty Show 2026 takes place April 18-20, 2026 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.  

Full Board Member Bios are located here: americasbeautyshow.com/community

ABS 2026 tickets and Cosmetologists Chicago Memberships are available at americasbeautyshow.com  

For media inquiries and additional questions, please contact: 

Megan Goggin, Vice President, Marketing, EMAIL: megan.goggin@americasbeautyshow.com  

For more details, visit americasbeautyshow.com and follow on social media.  

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About Cosmetologists Chicago® For over 100 years, Cosmetologists Chicago. (CC), a non-profit organization owned by licensed beauty professionals for beauty professionals, has upheld a legacy of service to beauty professionals since 1912. Cosmetologists Chicago is an association representing diverse salon professionals, including licensed cosmetologists, estheticians, nail technicians, barbers, salon owners, and cosmetology students. The organization offers support and opportunities for these professionals to collaborate with their peers and advance their careers through in-person and on-demand education.

Proudly, Cosmetologists Chicago produces America's Beauty Show, the largest non-profit event for licensed beauty professionals. America's Beauty Show offers a platform for professionals to learn, connect, and discover the latest trends, products, and techniques in the beauty, barbering, esthetics, nails, and education sectors. America's Beauty Show is dedicated to advancing the beauty industry by providing exceptional education and networking opportunities. www.americasbeautyshow.com