Hayes Batson purchased Regency from his father-in-law in 2002 with a vision to deliver a better kind of cosmetology education. Prior to joining Regency, Hayes was president and chief executive officer of Epotec, Inc., a privately-owned behavioral health software company. He has also been a management consultant with McKinsey & Company, Inc. and an investment banker with William Blair & Company L.L.C.

Hayes earned his master’s of business administration degree from the University Of Chicago Graduate School Of Business and his bachelor’s degree in economics and psychology from Kenyon College.

Prior to joining Regency, Paul was the controller for Upper River Services, LLC, a privately-owned inland marine transportation company. His previous experience includes positions with Leeann Chin, Inc., Jostens, and Dayton Hudson’s Department Store Division.

Paul earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting from the University of St. Thomas.

Mark joined Regency from Baxter Healthcare where he was the director of global service business development. During Mark’s tenure with Baxter, he also held management roles in the global supply chain organization. Prior to Baxter, Mark was a principal consultant with Telution, Inc., a Chicago based operations support software (OSS) firm, and Aldridge Electric, Inc., a Chicago based construction contractor, where he was a program/operations manager in the construction services industry.

Mark earned his master’s of business administration from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. He also holds a master’s of science degree in project management from the Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University and a bachelor’s of science degree in electrical engineering from Marquette University.

Prior to joining Regency, Roxanne was a district manager of new business development with Lifetouch, Inc. She was also a regional director and managing director for the Hair Club for Men, Inc.

Roxanne earned her master’s of business administration degree from Metropolitan State University and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire.

Stacey joined Regency from The Cornerstone Group, a real estate development company. Prior to The Cornerstone Group, Stacey was the director of marketing for Greenspring Media Group. Stacey has also worked for Brookfield Properties and General Growth Properties.

Stacey earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

Prior to joining Regency Andrea was the Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary for Fair Isaac Corporation, a business analytics and software company, where Andrea was responsible for legal affairs and held a business operations role. Prior to Fair Isaac, Andrea was a partner in the Minneapolis-based law firm of Faegre & Benson, LLP, where her practice focused on financial institution regulation.

Andrea earned a juris doctorate degree from Stanford University and a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Joe Gaylord is responsible for Regency’s finance, admissions, career services, financial aid, regulatory, and human resource functions. Joe joined Regency from Capella University where he served in multiple senior roles including chief financial officer. Prior to Capella, Joe held senior financial roles at Deluxe Corporation. He began his career at PriceWaterhouseCoopers.

Joe earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Marquette University.

Brenda brings industry expertise with background as a stylist, educator, and retail operations manager. Brenda joined Regency from Aerial Company. Prior to Aerial, Brenda owned a direct mail and fulfillment company and has also worked as a banker for US Bank.

Brenda attended Mankato State University and is a graduate of Regency Beauty Institute.

Prior to joining Regency, Sally was the corporate director of financial aid for Regis Schools. Her previous experience includes financial aid leadership positions with MN School of Business, Globe College, MN School of Cosmetology, and Utah Career College.

Sally earned a bachelor’s degree in human services from Metropolitan State University and has a licensed practical nursing diploma from Dakota County Technical College.

Prior to joining Regency, Carla owned her own training and development company, CarWriter Training Services, Inc., which served the beauty and franchise industries. Carla has been involved in start-up franchises, education, and program development for Regis Corporation, The Barbers, Hairstyling for Men and Women, Inc., and Aveda Corporation.

Carla earned her bachelor’s degree from Bethel College.

Prior to joining Regency, Neal was the director of technology for Epotec, Inc., a privately-owned behavioral health software company. He has also been a senior programmer/analyst with ING and a software consultant with Telespectrum and the Wilmington Trust Company.

Neal earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in operations management from the University Of Delaware.