Section 4713.02 of the Ohio Revised Code is the authority for the State Board of Cosmetology. The Board meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month unless otherwise noted. The provision provides for the creation of the State Board of Cosmetology, consisting of the following nine members appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate: three graduate licensed cosmetologists, two of who are actively engaged in the management of a beauty salon at the time of appointment; one regularly licensed physician; one owner of a licensed school of cosmetology; one member of the public; one Independent Contractor or owner of a salon that employs ICs; one person who represents individuals who teach the theory and practice of a branch of cosmetology at a vocational school; and one owner of at least five licensed beauty salons. Terms of office are five years for each Board member.
| Board Member Name | Board Member Position | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Valerie Benfer Board Member |
Appointed by Governor John R. Kasich for the term commencing November 1, 2011 fulfilling the need for a Cosmetologist who owns a salon. | October 31, 2016 |
| NeCole Cumberlander Board Member |
School Owner | October 31, 2012 |
| Dolores Gillis Board Member |
Appointed by Governor Ted Strickland beginning November 1, 2008 fulfilling the requirement for a licensed cosmetologist. | October 31, 2013 |
| Marilyn Huheey Board Member |
Medical Doctor | October 31, 2012 |
| Bernadine Neal Board Member |
Educator with career vocational schools. | October 31, 2012 |
| Clara Osterhage Board Member |
Owner of 5 or more salons | October 31, 2014 |
| Thomas Taneff Board Member |
. | October 31, 2013 |
| Kimberly Thomas Chairman, Board Member |
Salon Owner | October 31, 2012 |
| Steve Thompson Board Member |
Licensed Cosmetologist Independent Contractor Salon Owner | October 31, 2015 |
