meet the team
Susan Schalck
Owner
Susan Schalck has owned Towne & Country Salon since its opening in May of 2004. Susan has a Marketing degree from Miami University and worked in the “corporate world” prior to opening the salon. She adores her employees and thinks of them as family. She loves being a part of the community and providing a welcoming, relaxing salon filled with exceptional talent.
Tiffany Schalck
Platinum
| Stylist Name | Tiffany Schalck |
| Level | PLATINUM |
| Year Licensed | 2003 |
| Started at T&C | 2004 |
| Certifications | Certified Colorist, Barbicide (COVID) Certified |
| Extra | Tiffany loves the challenge of color services |
Dawn Richards
Diamond
| Stylist Name | Dawn Richards |
| Level | DIAMOND |
| Year Licensed | 1986 |
| Started at T&C | 2004 |
| Certifications | Ear Piercing, Barbicide (COVID) Certified |
| Extra | “I love coming to work every day and getting to do a variety of services. I love the relationships developed with my clients and my co-workers.” |
Mandy Schindler
Platinum
| Stylist Name | Mandy Schindler |
| Level | PLATINUM |
| Year Licensed | 2006 |
| Started at T&C | 2007 |
| Certifications | Keratin Smoothing (Natural, Express), Ear Piercing, Barbicide (COVID) Certified |
| Extra | “What I love most about my job is finding what works best for each individual.” |
Lacy Morris
Platinum
| Stylist Name | Lacy Morris |
| Level | PLATINUM |
| Year Licensed | 2005 |
| Started at T&C | 2008 |
| Certifications | Extensions (Donna Bella), Keratin Smoothing (Natural, Express), OlaPlex Certified, Barbicide (COVID) Certified, Aquage Specialist |
| Extra | “I have always felt that “when you look good, you feel good” and I love being able to transform client’s looks and see it reflected on their face. Whether a simple cut or a bold new color, I love the difference I can make.” |
Brandy Barajas
Gold
| Stylist Name | Brandy Barajas |
| Level | GOLD |
| Year Licensed | 2011 |
| Started at T&C | 2012 |
| Certifications | Keratin Smoothing (Natural, Express), Ear Piercing, Barbicide (COVID) Certified |
| Extra | “My favorite thing about my job is the relationships built with my clients and making them feel their best.” |
Sydney Johns
Gold
| Stylist Name | Sydney Johns |
| Level | GOLD |
| Year Licensed | 2012 |
| Started at T&C | 2013 |
| Certifications | Keratin Smoothing (Natural, Express), Ear Piercing, Barbicide (COVID) Certified |
| Extra | “I love doing color services, and blondes are my favorite. I love making my clients feel great.” |
Alicia Koch
Platinum
| Stylist Name | Alicia Koch |
| Level | PLATINUM |
| Year Licensed | 2012 |
| Started at T&C | 2014 |
| Certifications | DevaCut and Deva Pintura Highlighting, Keratin Smoothing (Natural, Express), Barbicide (COVID) Certified |
| Extra | “I like to make each individual client feel like they are the most important person in my chair. There’s nothing more satisfying to me than to see my clients excitement at the end of their appointment.” |
Marika Townley
Platinum
| Stylist Name | Marika Townley |
| Level | PLATINUM |
| Year Licensed | 2008 |
| Started at T&C | 2018 |
| Certifications | Extensions (DreamCatchers), Keratin Smoothing Systems (Natural, Express, Maximum), Barbicide (COVID) Certified |
| Extra | “I’m inspired by every client that sits in my chair and feel they’ve helped me evolve and grow into the stylist I am today. My favorite thing to do is a huge color transformation; I love seeing all the hard work pay off in just a few short hours.” |
Brittney Lytle
Silver
| Stylist Name | Brittney Lytle |
| Level | Silver |
| Year Licensed | 2009 |
| Started at T&C | 2019 |
| Certifications | Keratin Smoothing (Natural, Express), Ear Piercing, Barbicide (COVID) Certified |
| Extra | “My favorite thing about my job is seeing my clients walk a little taller when we’re finished. I love intense color corrections, rainbow hair, and formal styling.” |
Kelsie Nagel
Esthetician / Nail Technician
| Stylist Name | Kelsie Nagel |
| Specialties | Nail Technician and Esthetician |
| Year Licensed | 2011 |
| Started at T&C | 2018 |
| Certifications | CND Shellac, Dermaplaning by DermaplanePro, Lash Extensions by Gloss Lash Studios |
| Extra | “I love building relationships with my clients. I love the instant transformations our industry offers, not just in our clients looks but also in the way they feel about themselves when they walk out our door.” |
Courtney Hehl
Salon Coordinator
Courtney Hehl is our ah-mazing Salon Coordinator. We would be lost without her. Courtney has the unique ability to maintain our appointment book (which is not easy!), works so well with clients, stylists and the owner (also not easy!), and does this all with style and grace. She’s always smiling, she’s always professional and she’s thorough and efficient with whatever she is doing. Courtney started here part-time in Dec of 2005 when she was only 16 years old. She has grown into such a fine young woman, loving wife to Nathan and fabulous mom of Camden and Austin. We adore her and you will, too!
Carly Merz
Salon Coordinator
Carly Merz is our evening and Saturday Front Desk Salon Coordinator. We plucked her from our client list knowing she loved the salon, loved the staff and would be fantastic with our clients. She is always professional and yet friendly. Carly joined our team in 2015. She works 3 jobs and recently got married to the love of her life – Christopher. If you call for an appointment in the evening or on a Saturday, you may get to talk to her!
Melea Chaney
Salon Coordinator
“Melea started at T&C in 2019 and with her experience in the salon world, she hit the ground running. She has become an essential piece to the T&C team and we all love her. We’re sure you will, too!”