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Eric Fisher Academy - Wichita KS

Meet the Eric Fisher Academy Team

Our Eric Fisher Academy team is passionate about you and your education, whether that be in cosmetology or esthetics!

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Founder Eric Fisher

Eric Fisher’s story started like many others. He was first introduced to the cosmetology business when he watched his mom do hair in her salon. Later he dated a hairdresser and when he would visit her in the salon, the environment sparked his interest. He viewed it as an opportunity to listen to great music, surround himself with creative people, dress trendy, and be in a career where people look forward to seeing you.

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Cosmetology Education

After graduating from high school, Eric attended college at North Texas State where he majored in music. After his first year, he dropped out and decided to go to beauty school to follow in his mother’s footsteps. As a former drummer in a band, Eric knew the key to success was discipline and practice.

Upon completion of cosmetology school, Eric hitched a flight to London from his dad, who was a Boeing test pilot on the way to Kuwait, to attend Vidal Sassoon Academy. During his time in London, Eric’s passion for the industry grew. He began practicing haircutting three to four hours a day and his talent flourished.

Early Career

Eric started his career as a freelance hairdresser and his beauty school license took him around the world to places like Paris, Stockholm, South Korea, and the Greek Islands. Loving every minute, he soaked up the knowledge and sought out ways to bring great hairdressing to the United States. Eric took the position of Creative Director for Joico in Los Angeles for eight years where he helped grow and expand the brand. His popularity grew with the aid of a publicist in New York City, where he was named the most newsworthy hairdresser in America with mentions in all major publications like Vogue and Allure. During his time in NYC, Eric also worked for the famed Roger Thompson Salon.

The Salons

In 1987, after marrying his wife Mary at the Vatican in Rome, Eric applied for a much-desired position in New York City. Out of 200 applicants, Eric was offered the position. Though this was a great opportunity, Eric made the decision to stay close to his roots.

He then planned the opening of the first Eric Fisher Salon where he brought the European concept of styling, assistants, and apprentice philosophy to Wichita, Kansas. After opening the salons, Eric’s entrepreneurial spirit flourished from the success. His reputation as a stylist and business owner grew. To meet the needs of the growing business, he opened a second salon in West Wichita, a third in Derby, and most recently a fourth in downtown Wichita — the Eric Fisher Studio.

The Academy

This fueled his decision to open a cosmetology school. Eric Fisher Academy opened in May 2007 with the goal to provide future beauty professionals with a top-notch education and to help better their lives. Eric Fisher Academy has since grown to be one of the leading beauty schools in the nation with both a cosmetology program and an esthetics program.

With the success of the school, Eric saw the need for business education in the industry. From this, Prosper U and Prosper U PRO were developed. Eric’s successful journey now includes four salons, the academy, Prosper U, Prosper U PRO and numerous bestselling books and CDs. His knowledge and passion for education are the foundation of Eric Fisher Academy.

What the Industry Is Saying

If I were just beginning a career as a beauty professional and needed mentor to guide me to success, at the top of my list would be Eric Fisher. Luis Alvarez
 , Global Creative Director of Biolage
Eric Fisher is a first-rate businessman and an expert in his field. Anyone in his industry or any other would greatly benefit from his knowledge. Jamie Coulter
 , Founder of Lone Star Steakhouse and Saloon
The standard is high at Eric Fisher Academy and the instructors are masters of their craft! The trickle-down effect from Eric Fisher is obvious. Alex Ioannou , Owner of TRIO Salon in Chicago, IL
Excellent customer service — the staff support was amazing. The students were tremendous and the Instructors are so inspiring! Marques Sutton , Master Barber and Educator - Tapered Barbershop

The Eric Fisher Academy Team

Stephenie Dugan Director
  • Joined EFA team in: 2012
  • What you like most about working at EFA: The team I work with and learning new things.
  • Favorite song of all time: I don’t have just one!
  • Something you’re hilariously bad at: Dancing
  • Fun fact about you: It’s on my bucket list to go to Alaska and see the Northern Lights.
Erin Sutton Assistant Director
  • Joined EFA team in: 2007
  • What you like most about working at EFA: We have a great team and it’s a fun environment. We work hard and play hard!
  • Favorite song of all time: Any song by Nelly
  • Something you’re hilariously bad at: Singing or playing any musical instrument
  • Fun fact about you: I showed pigs when I was younger.
Nora Urista Admissions Leader
  • Joined EFA team in: 2021
  • What you like most about working at EFA: How kind and welcoming everyone is! It’s such a positive environment.
  • Favorite song of all time: Girls Just Want to Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper
  • Something you’re hilariously bad at: Running
  • Fun fact about you: In elementary school I had way to much fun with some craft scissors and had to rock a mushroom haircut for awhile.
Carol Werner Admissions Coordinator
  • Joined EFA team in: 2022
  • What you like most about working at EFA: The positive and upbeat atmosphere.
  • Favorite song of all time: Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond
  • Something you’re hilariously bad at: Cooking, but I try really hard!
  • Fun fact about you: I love to camp and be outdoors.
Lynna Cherry Financial Aid Leader
  • Joined EFA team in: 2014
  • What you like most about working at EFA: It’s such a fun environment to work in and I enjoy the people I work with.
  • Favorite song of all time: Crush by Dave Matthews
  • Something you’re hilariously bad at: Flip cup
  • Fun fact about you: I once had lunch with John Mayer.
Jenny Slane Guest Services Manager
  • Joined EFA team in: 2013
  • What you like most about working at EFA: Watching the students grow from start to finish.
  • Favorite song of all time: Anything from the 90’s era
  • Something you’re hilariously bad at: Having a consistent exercise routine.
  • Fun fact about you: I have 5 kids.
Jennifer Kuhn Director of Education
  • Joined EFA team in: 2011
  • What you like most about working at EFA: I love working with the students and being able to help them see their potential.
  • Favorite song of all time: Here to Stay by Korn
  • Something you’re hilariously bad at: I am so bad at dancing.
  • Fun fact about you: I am always doing a new sport or activity because I love to learn.
Christina Franklin Cosmetology Learning Leader
  • Joined EFA team in: 2011
  • What you like most about working at EFA: I love the creativity and passion for our industry here at EFA.
  • Favorite song of all time: Billie Jean by Michael Jackson
  • Something you’re hilariously bad at: Karaoke
  • Fun fact about you: I have a pet bunny named Pix.
Kolene Sugars Cosmetology Learning Leader

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  • Joined EFA team in: 2017
  • What you like most about working at EFA: The passion for this profession I see from both staff and students.
  • Favorite song of all time: Anything by Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • Something you’re hilariously bad at: Drawing animals — they all end up looking the same.
  • Fun fact about you:  My parents raised buffaloes and I was the 1st runner up for the American Buffalo Association Queen contest.
Dominique Ringle Cosmetology Learning Leader
  • Joined EFA team in: 2020
  • What you like most about working at EFA: Learning something new every day from some of the best in the business.
  • Favorite song of all time: Baba O’Riley by The Who
  • Something you’re hilariously bad at: Anything crafty
  • Fun fact about you: I’m an encyclopedia of pop culture knowledge.
Trae Collins Cosmetology Learning Leader

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  • Joined EFA team in: 2022
  • What you like most about working at EFA: I love the passion we all have.
  • Favorite song of all time: Any song by TLC (I’m a 90’s kid!)
  • Something you’re hilariously bad at: Making pancakes.
  • Fun fact about you: I’m a Real Housewives fanatic.
Treva Brawner Cosmetology Learning Leader
  • Joined EFA team in: 2014
  • What you like most about working at EFA: The fun and supportive work family.
  • Favorite song of all time: Screen Door on a Submarine by Rich Mullins
  • Something you’re hilariously bad at: Dancing
  • Fun fact about you: I also work as a beautician in a retirement home and I love it!
Kelsey Njoroge Cosmetology Learning Leader
Regina Greenwood Cosmetology Learning Leader
  • Joined EFA team in: 2025
  • What you like most about working at EFA: I’ve always felt at home in educational environments. I love being able to share my experiences with students and watching them grow, while realizing that I’m constantly growing in new ways through our interactions, too.
  • Favorite song of all time: Dreaming of You by Selena
  • Something you’re hilariously bad at: Spatial awareness
  • Fun fact about you: I have been a professional vocalist, actress, and model since 2005!
Becca Foster Cosmetology Learning Leader
  • Joined EFA team in: 2025
  • What you like most about working at EFA: Sharing my knowledge with the next generation of stylists and learning from them at the same time!
  • Favorite song of all time: Somebody to Love by Queen
  • Something you’re hilariously bad at: Sports that involve catching a ball.
  • Fun fact about you: I completed the Manitou Incline without any prep or even completely understanding what it was.
Maria Romero Cosmetology Learning Leader
  • Joined EFA team in: 2025
  • What you like most about working at EFA: Everyone is so welcoming and they truly do push you to be the best you.
  • Favorite song of all time: Hey There Delilah by Plain White T’s
  • Something you’re hilariously bad at: Math
  • Fun fact about you: My family is from Honduras.
JJ Serrano Lead Esthetics Instructor
  • Joined EFA team in: 2025
  • What you like most about working at EFA: Definitely the people. There’s never a dull moment here, and I love working with a team that can be professional one minute and laughing the next.
  • Favorite song of all time: Too Little Too Late by JoJo. If it comes on, just know I will be singing along whether you want me to or not.
  • Something you’re hilariously bad at: Keeping track of my keys. Losing my keys, finding my keys, locking my keys somewhere… it’s a daily struggle. My work keys especially like to disappear when I need them the most.
  • Fun fact about you: I love playing video games, especially anything related to Super Mario. It’s pure nostalgia for me, and yes I will get way too competitive over a Mario game.
Kim Shriver Esthetics Learning Leader

Follow: @efa_kimshriver

  • Joined EFA team in: 2015
  • What you like most about working at EFA: I love sharing my knowledge with the students and watching them grow. Also, we have the best Christmas parties!
  • Favorite song of all time: Friends in Low Places by Garth Brooks
  • Something you’re hilariously bad at: Dancing
  • Fun fact about you: I was named Makeup Artist of the Year in the 2023 Midwest Hairstyling Awards.
Aimee Freeman Esthetics Learning Leader

Follow: @efa_aimee

  • Joined EFA team in: 2022
  • What you like most about working at EFA: Being a part of the students’ new journey and watching them grow and evolve with newfound confidence. Also being a part of a great team – I love the people I work with.
  • Favorite song of all time: Dear Agony by Breaking Benjamin
  • Something you’re hilariously bad at: Cooking
  • Fun fact about you: I played the viola for 7 years.
Savannah Duling Esthetics Learning Leader

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  • Joined EFA team in: 2023
  • What you like most about working at EFA: Getting to see my students progress from beginning to end and being their cheerleader.
  • Favorite song of all time: King Tulip by Suicideboys
  • Something you’re hilariously bad at: Dancing
  • Fun fact about you: I had a pet turkey when I was 10!
Jasmine Navarrete Esthetics Learning Leader
  • Joined EFA team in: 2026
  • What you like most about working at EFA: The positive culture, the strong values, and how much fun we get to have while helping students learn.
  • Favorite song of all time: Any song by The Weeknd—I seriously can’t pick just one!
  • Something you’re hilariously bad at: Pretty much any sport, unless lifting weights counts.
  • Fun fact about you: I’m completely obsessed with Halloween and anything spooky.
Irene Godinez Esthetics Learning Leader
  • Joined EFA team in: 2026
  • What you like most about working at EFA: Interacting with the students
  • Favorite song of all time: Love Yourz by J. Cole
  • Something you’re hilariously bad at: Walking in a straight line
  • Fun fact about you: I love my cat!
Maggie Huggins Inventory Coordinator
  • Joined EFA team in: 2026
  • What you like most about working at EFA: Ordering our products. It’s like shopping!
  • Favorite song of all time: It’s a tie between God Only Knows by The Beach Boys and Everlong by Foo Fighters.
  • Something you’re hilariously bad at: Painting my nails—even though I’ve been doing it for 40+ years.
  • Fun fact about you: I am a plethora of useless knowledge. I often win at Jeopardy while sitting on my couch.
Devon Sechrist Administrative Services Manager
  • Joined EFA team in: 2008
  • What you like most about working at EFA: Working with my friends.
  • Favorite song of all time: 40 Dogs (Like Romeo and Juliet) by Bob Schneider
  • Something you’re hilariously bad at: Cooking
  • Fun fact about you: I made my dress for senior prom.
Christina Jacks Director of Marketing
  • Joined EFA team in: 2012
  • What you like most about working at EFA: My coworkers
  • Favorite song of all time: Change (In the House of Flies) by Deftones
  • Something you’re hilariously bad at: Reading a ruler
  • Fun fact about you: I was a competitive cheerleader for 2 years.
Austin Storie Social Media Content Creator
  • Joined EFA team in: 2024
  • What you like most about working at EFA: There’s always a happening that can be documented – which is great for someone who doesn’t like to sit still.
  • Favorite song of all time: The Jump Off by Lil’ Kim
  • Something you’re hilariously bad at: Ordering pizza over the phone.
  • Fun fact about you: I’m a published illustrator!
Jennifer Gonzalez Director of Human Resources
  • Joined EFA team in: 2008
  • What you like most about working at EFA: I really enjoy the energetic environment and the life-long friendships I’ve made with team members.
  • Favorite song of all time: The Chain by Fleetwood Mac
  • Something you’re hilariously bad at: Winking
  • Fun fact about you: I can play a mean tambourine and I’m a really good mixologist!
Alyssa Mendoza Human Resources Coordinator
  • Joined EFA team in: 2026
  • What you like most about working at EFA: Definitely the people and how welcoming and encouraging everyone is!
  • Favorite song of all time: What’s Up? by 4 Non Blondes
  • Something you’re hilariously bad at: Remembering why I walked into a room.
  • Fun fact about you: I can rap every word of “Ice Ice Baby” from memory. Unfortunately for everyone around me, I’m always willing to prove it.