Management & Support

Chief Executive Officer
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​​​​​​​Harlan Kirschner has been the owner and CEO of The Kirschner Group, Inc. since 1983. His many professional affiliations include: board member of the Professional Beauty Association (PBA), Chairman of PBA’s Manufacturer Leadership Council, Treasurer of the Western Beauty Rep Association’s Western Buying Conference, Chairman of the City Of Hope Beauty Industry Campaign and a member of the Northeast Beauty Rep Association’s Eastern Buying Conference committee and he is proud to be a 2014 “Spirit of Life” award Honoree.

Harlan has worked with and fully understands the many classes of trade and all facets of the professional beauty industry.

President
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​​​​​​​Paolo Rezzara started the international division of The Kirschner Group, Inc. in 2005. Since then, TKG has been connecting some of the best American beauty lines with the best distributors all over the world, building many new successful business relationships. To guarantee the best customer service and market penetration, Paolo manages a team of 25 highly skilled, global business experts strategically living in different parts of the world, paired with three office assistants from the California and Italy office. Additionally to the international role, today Paolo cooperates with all company’s divisions to ensure global growth and innovation.

President Retail
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Scott Viola has over 25 years sales and executive management experience in retail. In 2014 he started the retail and Specialty Beauty Division of The Kirschner Group. Scott partners with professional beauty companies to develop and implement marketing and sales strategies to increase brand growth in new marketplaces and business opportunities.

Director of Operations

​​​​​​​Sally Remigio has enjoyed working in the beauty industry for over a decade. She started with TKG being involved in customer service and accounting. Over time, she began planning Domestic and International trade shows while overseeing the Corporate office staff. She managed an internal customer support team for the Western Region that has now grown to support sales coverage that spans the globe - all 50 U.S. States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Middle East, Central and South America.

Sally has an ease in connecting people and building meaningful relationships that benefit the company. She gives her best in what she does, which reflects TKG’s exceptional customer service standards. Sally looks forward to the amazing growth to come with both manufacturer and distributor partners.

Vice President- Professional Division United States and Canada

​​​​​​​Jay Halaby has been in the Beauty Industry since 1992, working first for a manufacturer as a sales manager, then as a Manufacturer Representative. In 2001 he started his own sales organization which started with a small regional team, and within 8 years grew to become the second organization in history to have complete National coverage. The organization then expanded into Latin America, and included over 20 salespeople. In November 2018, the organization was acquired by TKG, where Jay now holds a management position. In addition, Jay is a Past Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Beauty Bus Foundation which is a Los Angeles based Charity which provides free Beauty Services to seriously ill patients and their care givers.

Accounting Manager

Karen Piolatto has 23 years of accounting experience. Prior to joining The Kirschner Group in 2001, she worked in other industries expanding her accounting skills. Karen handles all aspects of accounting for our company including; commissions for all sales staff domestic and internationally , bank reconciliation, accounts payable and receivables, payroll for a staff of 70+ employee’s and maintaining all employment records.

Customer Service & Sales Support

Bevan Marvy is the backbone of The Kirschner Group, Inc. He has been in the beauty industry since 1950! Former owner of Marvy Beauty Supply in St. Paul MN. He was the 1st President of the Young Executive Club of BBSI (now PBA). Bevan was a Manufacturers Sales Rep for The Perlman Group prior to The Kirschner Group, Inc acquiring them. Bevan has been awarded countless achievement awards during his career with both Perlman and Kirschner Group, Inc. Bevan currently is Customer Service and Sales Support in the Minnesota regional office.

Trade Show Coordinator

Rachelle Enriquez enjoyed 10 years of a diverse background; gleaning insight and experience from positions ranging from Secretary of a Preschool to Director of Operations of a start-up Internet company. Rachelle held a key support role in our California office by assisting our West Coast reps and their customers for 3 years. She is now enjoying her role as Trade Show Coordinator for The Kirschner Group & has always appreciated the warm, friendly atmosphere of the people she works with. She aims to continue giving her best in the future growth of the company. She also looks forward to the beauty shows because when TKG gets together, it feels like a big fat family reunion.

Accounting Assistant
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Mitzy Torres joined the Kirschner Group in 2015 and works in the accounting department. Prior to working at the Kirschner Group Mitzy was a stay-at-home mom who also owned and operated her own Medical Transcription service for 20 years, managing 14 employees. Now as accounting assistant with The Kirschner Group, Mitzy organizes, tracks and processes monthly commissions for our sales staff. She is also in charge of coordinating all building and office services to keep everything running smoothly.

International Division Coordinator

Isabelle Goessens during her 10 year employment at Hermès Paris, Isabelle has developed a solid experience in International Sales, Production and Project Management. This insight and her international background has allowed her to fulfill the requirements of TKG Customer Service and global distribution. She enjoys the diversity of her position and the support she can bring to the International team.

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Sales Support & Accounting Asst.

​​​​​​​Alex Halaby has been active in the Beauty Field since 2001 where she worked as a part time sales rep for Jay Halaby and Associates while also working part time in banking. At the end of 2005 Alex left the banking world and dedicated herself full time to running the office for Jay Halaby. Her duties were customer service, data entry, reconciling commissions, and supporting the field reps. At the trade shows she also reviewed and talked to potential brand partners that would approach the organization with questions and interest. Alex loves the Beauty Industry and has made wonderful relationships that have turned into friendships.

​​​​​​​Dayana Ramirez has a versatile customer service-oriented background, combined with proficient knowledge of clerical duties and great attention to detail. As part of our team, she is passionate in building sustainable relationships for our Domestic, International and Retail Divisions. Looking to continuous growth and development in an environment that acknowledges hard work and ability.

​​​​​​​Jessica has a unique background in education, non-profits, entrepreneurship, and sales. She's a bilingual, experienced professional with problem-solving skills and a positive attitude, who's ready to help and support clients, customers, and everyone who joins the TKG machine.