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SEARCHThe new additions to Cosmetologists Chicago and America’s Beauty Show include Ebony King of Charlotte, NC and Jessi Marshall of Chicago, IL.
New members to the CC/ABS team include Ebony King, sales Manager (left) and Jessi Marshall, director of education (right).
Photo: America’s Beauty Show
Cosmetologists Chicago (CC) and America’s Beauty Show (ABS) announced new team hires focusing on the 2023 America’s Beauty Show exhibits, education, events, sales, and unique business building efforts.
Ebony King of Charlotte, NC, joins the CC/ABS team as sales manager and Jessi Marshall of Chicago, IL, joins the CC/ABS team as director of education. They have cultivated and maintained strong relationships in the industry throughout their careers and are an asset to the CC and ABS team.
“Ebony is a professional with a vision for the future. Her love and passion for our industry will help drive our strategy into the Next 100 Years of Beauty.”
— Frank P. Fulco, CEO, America’s Beauty Show
“In my previous sales roles, I attended many of the ABS events as an attendee and enjoyed myself every time,” said Ebony King. “Now to be a member of the organization for our monumental 100th beauty show is surreal. I look forward to reconnecting with many extraordinary beauty brands and building lasting relationships.”
“Jessi Marshall is fourth generation in the beauty industry, with her great grandfather founding Marshall Salon Services in 1932,” said Fulco. “Jessi brings a breadth of knowledge and commitment to the industry that makes her a great addition to our talented team.”
“After a few years away I’m excited to see and contribute to the evolution of America’s Beauty Show and the industry while reconnecting with colleagues and friends,” said Jessi Marshall. She will be leading full-scale events production and logistics to our growing year-round educational and networking events.
Frank Fulco, CEO
Amy Brown, Director of Finance & Show Operations
Megan Goggin, Director of Marketing
Kate Gallagher, Public Relations
Jayke Lind, Operations Director
Jessi Marshall, Director of Education
Jarek Lipczynski, Director of Sales
Ebony King, Sales Manager
Kristen Erickson, Creative Director
Traci Sally, Graphic Design
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