ACADEMY OF HAIR DESIGN - Key Persons


Carroll Lewing - President

Job Titles:
  • President
Academy of Hair Design is a family run business were we are all involved in daily activities at the school. ©2024 Academy of Hair Design | Lufkin, Texas (936) 634-8440 | Jasper (Branch Campus), Texas (409) 384-8200

Kim Retherford

Job Titles:
  • Instructor
I have been in the cosmetology industry for almost 20 years. So to be back at my Alma Mater teaching is such a privilege. I currently hold a Class A Barber ™s License as well as a Cosmetologist License. I have been teaching for the last 7 years, of that I have taught esthetics for the last 3. Educating my students is my passion. That looks different for every student. I am married to the love of my life and have been for the last 10 years. We have a wonderful family that has blended well. We have 4 children who have blessed us with 6 wonderful grandchildren. When not working I love to travel and see the world. I ™m looking forward to seeing where we will continue to go with the school...

Mary Samaniego

Job Titles:
  • Administration
My name is Mary, I provide both administrative and financial support here at AHD. Along with the rest of the staff, I am fully devoted and committed to helping our current and future students reach their full potential.

Rebecca Hartsfield

Job Titles:
  • Instructor
My name is Rebecca Hartsfield. I ™ve been a hairstylist for 25 years, a barber for 20 years, a medical wig stylist and educator for 7 years and a hair-loss specialist for 5 years. My true passion lies in the art of cutting, particularly enjoying the precision of clipper cuts. I find my fulfillment in teaching and educating individuals on proper hair care and take pride in sharing my knowledge and nurturing the next generation of stylists as they embark on their transformative journey.

Tammy Schwartz

Job Titles:
  • Head Administrator / Instructor
My name is Tammy Schwartz and I have worked with the Academy of Hair for 17 years, I am License Cosmetology and I have been in the Cosmetology field for 20 years, I work in many areas of the cosmetology industry, I am over the administration Department, as well as instructing students, on a personal note I have been married for 23 years, I am a mother and have a wonderful son. I am truly blessed.

Trevathan Adams Sr

Job Titles:
  • Instructor
Hello, my name is Trevathan Adams my passion started with Barbering and the full study of hair began in 2008. Earning my first license in 2012. I became a professional cosmetologist. With the long-term desire to become the best hair professional possible, I continued my education in the professional Barbering study and fully excelled. Opening 2 barbershops and working in the Greater city of Houston I learned a lot which opened doors to teaching small groups of motivated individuals with the idea to follow in the same field.

Trish Martin

I have been in the Cosmetology field for 30+ years, It has been an honor to be able to teach so many wonderful students. I have worked behind the chair as well, and I have been so proud to have been able to stand next to a student I have taught. I am a mother of 3 beautiful God loving children, I have 13 grandchildren and four great grand children. I have been blessed and continue to be amazed in my life's journey of all the many gifts God has granted me.