Kim Thomas, Owner Of Christopher Amira Salon & Spa, Elected Chairman Of The Ohio State Board Of Cosmetology

Online, January 21, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Kim Thomas, owner of Christopher Amira Salon & Spa, announces her election as Chairman of the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology. Ms. Thomas has been a working professional in the beauty industry for over 25 years. During that time, she has distinguished herself in business, being selected one of the "Top 200 Fastest Growing Salons" by Salon Today Magazine for two consecutive years, earning a nomination as "Entrepreneur of the Year" from Globe Magazine in 2003, and graduating as a member of the 2009 Emerging Entrepreneurs class.

In 2008, Ms. Thomas was appointed to the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology. Prior to her recent election as Chairman, she served on the 9-member board for two years. In this capacity, she helped to regulate licensed beauty professionals, salons and cosmetology schools operating in the state of Ohio and helped to promulgate rules governing the industry.

Prior to her board service, she worked as a National Educator for John Paul Mitchell Systems. The consummate educator, Ms. Thomas thrives on sharing her accumulated wealth of knowledge with other beauty-industry professionals. She continues in the role of top educator today, traveling the United States now as a National Trainer for John Paul Mitchell Systems.

Her passion shows in everything she does from teaching to community service. Thus, Ms. Thomas is excited about her election and she looks forward to "raising her already high standards to not only meet, but also to exceed the expectations of the industry."

Ms. Thomas is a native of Cleveland, Ohio. She attended South High School for Cosmetology. Ms. Thomas is the devoted wife of Danny Thomas, and they are the proud parents of two children, Christopher and Amira. Hence, the salon's name.