BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Lisa Kayser, President
lisa@stylemasters.edu

Lisa attended and graduated from Stylemasters College of Hair Design in cosmetology in 1992 and instructor training in 1993. She has worked in local salons for many years. Lisa also attended Lower Columbia College where her studies included psychology, journalism, and advanced chemistry. She also brings experience from the medical field including training in first response, first aid, trauma, and CPR. Advanced training includes conflict resolution, personnel training, retail/inventory control, financial aid and accounting. Ms. Kayser oversees all aspects of the college’s Career Development Program, including serving as the college’s Student Financial Aid Director. As President, Lisa presides over all stockholder/Board of Director meetings.

Jamie West, CFO, Student Aid Disbursement/Compliance Officer 
jamie@stylemasters.edu

Jamie attended Clark College in Vancouver, Washington with a major in Business Administration. She has extensive work experience in accounting with special emphasis on QuickBooks, MS office, Word and Excel programs, and IT Tech Support. Jamie’s current duties as SADC Officer includes requesting and disbursing state & federal student financial aid in accordance with governmental and accreditation commission rules and regulations, reconciling student aid bank accounts, preparing and submitting student aid reports to the appropriate funding agencies, while serving as a team member in the conduct of all college related external and internal control audits.

Dr. John Chilson
john@stylemasters.edu

Stylemasters College of Hair Design has been in operation under the direction of Dr. John S. Chilson since 1979. Dr. Chilson received his Ph.D. degree from The Ohio State University majoring in Adult Education, Curriculum Development, and Educational Research. Prior to owning beauty schools, he taught at the high school and college levels as well as serving as Dean of Continuing Education at Longview’s Lower Columbia College. Dr. Chilson is now retired but continues to serve on the Board of Directors.

Megan Wheatley - Secretary/Treasurer

Megan resides in the Longview community and is widely known within the Cowlitz County community. She has had extensive experience as an employee of a local credit union and has served as an escrow officer for local title companies, closing real estate transactions between sellers and buyers. More recently Megan changed careers and now serves as a talent acquisition agent for the healthcare industry. Her professional training serves the College well with a substantial background in working with clients, documents of record, and financial matters.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Jamie West, CFO & Student Aid Disbursement/Compliance Officer
jamie@stylemasters.edu

The CFO or assignee manages/performs check writing functions for the college’s OP (Operational) and Capital Investment Accounts. In addition the Fiscal Director or assignee monitors/posts accounts receivable and payables, prepares operational invoices, processes accounts payable within the prescribed payment periods. The Fiscal Director or assignee is responsible for processing payroll including the preparation of payroll checks, withholdings, and filing all state and federal payroll & revenue tax reports, upgrading personnel files, and providing oversight of all bank deposits as required for generating financial reports upon request for designated fiscal periods.

Lisa M. Kayser, CEO & Student Financial Aid Director
lisa@stylemasters.edu

(See Ms. Kayser’s Resume and employment responsibilities under Board of Directors)

INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

Stylemasters College of Hair Design’s staffing assignments may vary at any one time depending upon monthly enrollments, class size, clientele demands for clinic services, and staff illnesses. The following individuals are currently licensed, employed, and assigned teaching duties on either a full time or part-time basis as needs arise.

Administrative Staff who, on occasion, provide instructional activities:

Lisa Kayser, Licensed Instructor
lisa@stylemasters.edu

(See Ms. Kayser’s Resume under Board of Directors)

Full Time Instructional Staff:

Cindy McCallister, Supervisory Licensed Instructor
cindy@stylemasters.edu

Cindy graduated from the cosmetology program at Stylemasters College of Hair Design where she also received her instructor training. She worked as a cosmetologist in a local beauty salon prior to returning to Stylemasters as an instructor. Cindy’s teaching assignments include instructing students who are performing regular clinic services on clientele and providing classroom instruction on related subjects. Cindy is assigned as the preparatory instructor to students in their final preparation for Washington State Board Licensure. She also serves as the college’s clinic floor supervisor.

Paula Christy Geigle, Licensed Esthetics Instructor

Mrs. Geigle holds an Esthetics practitioner license in both Oregon and Washington. For over 3 decades, she has served as a practitioner in salons and spas, and as an esthetics instructor in Oregon. Mrs. Geigle is currently licensed as an esthetics instructor in the State of Washington, assigned to teach the Esthetics Class at Stylemasters College of Hair Design.

Substitute Instructional Staff:

Carlena McAllister, Licensed Instructor
Brandi Claycamp, Licensed Instructor
Kory Kranz, Licensed Instructor

Teacher/Student Ratio
With 116 student work stations available and 6 faculty the college’s maximum teacher/student ratio is 1 teacher for every 19 students. Enrollments for any given period average 60 to 84 students with an average teacher/student ratio of 1 teacher for every 14 students.

The College’s Facility
Stylemasters College of Hair Design is located in the heart of Longview’s downtown historic district and is listed on Longview’s Historic Preservation Registry. Originally constructed in 1941 as a J. C. Penny’s store, the College moved into its current facility after completing a major remodel in 1985. The Facility now includes approximately 9000 square feet of space encompassing three classrooms, a total of 116 student work stations, a spacious clinic floor with dispensary, instructor stations, administrative offices, reception area, public restrooms, and the college’s adjacent parking lot. The clinic floor includes hair design stations, shampoo bowls, hair dryers, manicuring/pedicuring/facial stations, and an on-site laundry. Main walls are adorned with original abstract murals painted by nationally renowned artist, Aden Catalani. The East entrance hallway has on display an array of student class portraits.