Chairperson
Herman Schut
Herman is the President of Nova II Beauty located in Burnaby, BC. He is a certified sales professional graduate and long-standing member of the Canadian Professional Sales Association. Herman has been in the beauty industry for over 20 years, initially managing the introduction and distribution of a major hair and color care product line into Canada. Today he owns and manages an esthetics supply business, marketing to clients throughout BC. Herman is a past provincial director of the Allied Beauty Association and now sits as a Board member of the CIABC. He brings a unique perspective to the board from his experience and insight related to product sales, education and marketing within the beauty industry. Herman is an active supporter of industry programs such as student Skills Canada competitions and the Teacher and School Owners Convention.
One of the key observations Herman has noted over the years is that as much as everyone seeks success in business, those who claim ultimate satisfaction are those who have given back to the industry they serve. On that note he encourages all industry professionals to join the CIABC to give them another avenue of support for success in their chosen career.

Vice-Chairperson
Martin Constable
Martin Constable and his wife Mandy have owned and operated London School of Hairdressing and Aesthetics since 1979. Since this time the school has graduated over 1500 students. Martin takes great pride in the successes of the school’s graduates, and in the many awards for excellence and public service received by sources ranging from local street youths to the Prime Minister of Canada. Martin’s personal interests are sport motorcycles and Ninjitsu.

Board Director
Mark Banicevic
Mark Banicevic has been a licensed cosmetologist since 1971. He is the founder and spiritual leader of ‘The Megahair Family’ company, which was founded in 1984. The Megahair Family is comprised of eleven hair salons including: Megahair Salon; Zennkai Salon; Cut Stop Salon brands; and six Eccotique Aveda concept spas throughout the Lower Mainland.
Mark feels that cosmetology is a truly magical career that keeps giving back in many different ways, and that today’s world needs our industry more than ever before. Mark states “I find language quite limiting in capturing the entire positive force that our Cosmetology Industry puts forth… we have only just begun.” He tips his hat off to the wonderful leadership of the Cosmetology Association and feels truly blessed to be a part of such a groundbreaking time in our industry.

Board Director
Lorraine Isenbecker
Lorraine has 21 years of experience in the Beauty Industry as a hair stylist and salon owner, and five years experience as a regional CIABC Chairperson for the Peace River North Committee. Lorraine has owned and operated the Hairbin for the past 20 years, employing 35 stylists, barbers and estheticians.
“I am dedicated to professionalism, education and proper licensing for the betterment of our cosmetologists and the safety of consumers. To achieve high standards, it takes inspirational goal setting, commitment and challenges. I believe I am contributing these qualities to our Association and challenging others to bring forth their ideas to ensure teamwork, as it is one of the most important attributes for the growth of our Association.”

Board Director
Omar Kanani
Omar Kanani has been in the cosmetology industry for over 27 years. He started his career in England and worked at Toni & Guy for 17 years. Omar then moved to Vancouver to establish a flagship salon on Robson Street. Due to its great success, the salon expanded and moved to a larger location in downtown Vancouver.
Omar’s personal goals are to promote education and personal development. And now, as a CIABC Board Member, he can focus on his goal and raise the bar and profile of CIABC to the media and general public. His long-term goals are to establish a business that will take hairdressers under its umbrella and enable then to learn better communications skills, to achieve their goals, and work smarter in business.