Distributor Candidates

Advisory Council Voting is Now Open!

Each year, PBA Members have the opportunity to elect two (2) members to their Advisory Council to represent their membership section.

There are six representatives on each Advisory Council and terms are for three years. Two of these representatives' terms will expire on August 31, 2021. The newly elected representatives will join their Council to represent the members-at-large of their membership section.

As set forth in the bylaws, each Advisory Council establishes a nominating committee to develop a slate of candidates for your consideration. Members were notified of the opportunity to be considered as an Advisory Council candidate via the PBA website, social media and email communications. The Nominating Committee considered each applicant's experience and skill set and is confident the final candidates are highly qualified to be part of your Advisory Council.

The deadline to vote is May 31, 2021. Learn more about your 2021 candidates below.

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SYDNEY BERRY *Incumbent*
Salon Services – Renton, WA
PBA Member Company Since 2009

Since 1972, graduating cosmetology, stylist, and salon owner. In 1981, began work with Salon Services as sales consultant, sales management, general manager, president, and ownership in 1997. Salon Services has grown organically plus acquisition into 9 states with 2 distribution centers, corporate in Auburn WA and 2nd DC in Colorado plus 23 stores across the region.

The intention of Salon Services as a distributor and an employer, is Encouraging Personal Mastery and Protecting the Beauty Industry by our actions to create success!

Sydney and Salon Services develop partnerships with vendors to magnify their mission within the salon by our actions. They create relationships with their salons to support via their business model needs. They host financial, business trainings, personal development, networking options to build informational values with gatherings in person and with webinars.

Sydney believes it is our mission to make a difference in the lives with who we work with as United by Beauty!

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LEANN BOBITT
SalonCentric – St. Petersburg, FL
PBA Member Company Since 2016

Since her first Cosmoprof North America Show in 2004, LeAnn Bobitt has been immersed in our exciting industry and surrounded by products, Beauty Pros, Educators and amazing Brands. LeAnn has worked the bulk of her 18-year Professional Distribution career with SalonCentric. She has a deep understanding of the role of the Professional Distributor and their impact, contribution and responsibilities to the Professional community. She has worked in multi-unit Store Leadership, Field Sales and was the Head of Store Operations before taking on her current role of SVP Merchandising.

She has been a member of the PBA since 2016, attended shows and networking events and has supported our Professionals and their businesses through advocacy, education, systems and resources throughout her time at SalonCentric. As a breast cancer survivor, LeAnn is passionate about philanthropy, is a strong believer in the Look Good Feel Better program and, through SalonCentric, supports CUT IT OUT.

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TERRI COWAN
PSC – Joliet, IL
PBA Member Company Since 1983

Terri was recruited into the beauty industry by John McCormack and Sam Brocato who at the time were the co-founders of Brocato International. Terri was brought on to assist distributors with their businesses as a consultant. Her background in hospitality and franchising served her well as she found the moving parts in owning a business or partnering with your customers are very similar. Building your service menu on more than just your product was key. Terri was instrumental in developing the salon owner's ability to managing and guide their businesses through factual leadership.

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SHELBY MICHAELIS
Salon Service Group – Springfield, MO
PBA Member Company Since 2018

Shelby's career came full circle when she joined Salon Service Group as a Regional Sales Director after 17+ years working in the beauty industry, but outside of distribution. Her career in beauty began right out of college as a Salon Consultant, which was fitting since she was raised in a family full of hairdressers. As she transitioned into beauty store management, her love for coaching and developing teams of salon professionals grew. She spent 12+ years in field management with Regis Corporation, in their beauty store division. When she had the opportunity to return to distribution and lead a strong sales team for SSG shortly after Trade Secret sold, she couldn't pass it up. While her experience with the PBA is more limited, the learnings and connections made from participating in an event were impactful. She hopes to help others discover the importance of the PBA earlier in their careers.

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