
TSPA was founded by a core group of experienced industry leaders who had a vision of creating a learning environment of excellence that enables success. This excellence encompasses the superior education that is offered at all the academy locations; the educators who empower students to reach their full potential; and the leading-edge facilities that provide not only classroom style instruction, but actual hands-on training in a real world setting.
Our Leadership Team
With more than 25 years of experience in the beauty industry, The Salon Professional Academy’s founding leadership team is comprised of seasoned industry executives, whose insight and expertise led us to build an innovative training center that enables the success of both students and owners. Meet our founding team (from left to right):
Jodi Dahl
Senior Vice President, Marketing & Advertising
Shane Bailey Krier
Senior Vice President, Student Placement & Product Promotions
Jill Krahn
Senior Vice President, Business Development & Support
Michael Krier
Senior Vice President, Business Operations & Design
Sonja Plunkett
Senior Vice President, Education & Consulting
Marilyn Fulkerson
Senior Vice President, Admissions & Student Loans
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to grow one student at a time.
- Darci Ludwig, Redken 5th Avenue, Director, School Development

