Establishing Statute: 26 VSA Ch 6 § 275
Department: Secretary of State
Description: The Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists is a five-member board created by the legislature whose members are appointed by the governor to administer the laws for this profession in the state of Vermont. The board’s mission is public protection. The board does this by: ensuring that applicants are qualified for licensure; setting standards for the profession by proposing statutes and adopting administrative rules; and, with the assistance of Office of Professional Regulation staff, investigating complaints of unprofessional conduct, taking disciplinary action against licensees when necessary to protect the public.
Board Members:
| Board Member Name | Term Expires | Seat Description |
|---|---|---|
| Joan Kavanaugh | 12/31/2018 | Esthetician |
| Celeste Moulton | 12/31/2019 | Cosmetologist |
| Randy Peace | 12/31/2017 | Barber |
| Josephine Thomas | 12/31/2019 | Cosmetologist |
| Judith Wernecke | 12/31/2019 | Public Member |