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Kurt Foote

Owner/Partner

Kurt has excelled in the hair industry and as a stylist for more than 2 decades -– since 1988.  After graduating from the prestigious Von Curtis Academy of Hair Design in Utah he continued honing his skills at the world renowned Architects and Heroes Salon in San Francisco. When his second child was born, Kurt moved back home to Idaho where he now enjoys family-life with his wife Shelly and his four daughters.  As a co-founder, partner, and Director of Education at Oliver Finley Academy, Kurt is realizing his dream of instructing others in the craft he loves. In addition, he continues his successful career as a top stylist downtown Boise. Because he believes in high-quality continuing education and staying current with the professional trends in the cosmetology field, he regularly attends conventions, shows, and trainings throughout the country. Oliver Finley reaps the rewards because he always brings back cutting-edge, fresh ideas that keep our students and staff inspired and growing.

Eric Holley

Owner/Partner

Eric co-founded Oliver Finley in 2005 after more than a decade of working in healthcare.  During that time he served as a General Manager for Cardinal Health, a 40-billion dollar, fortune 100 company.  After 8 years at Cardinal Health, Eric was offered a position as Sr. Client Executive for the Cerner Corporation which provides hospital information technology, healthcare devices, and content solutions for healthcare organizations and consumers in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific region.  Eric also was the President of the Kiros Group, a consulting firm for acute care IV pumps. After a successful career in healthcare, Eric moved back home to Idaho for a calmer lifestyle and to raise his family of 4 children with his wife Christine. Eric attended Boise State University and completed his Bachelor’s degree in Speech Communications at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. As the Director of Corporate Operations, Eric oversees Admissions, Enrollment and General Operations. He also spends some time in the classroom teaching students money-management and business start-up skills

Instructional Staff

Kurt Foote – Director of Education/Cosmetology Instructor/Owner
Cheri Chugg – Cosmetology Instructor
Shannon Christesen – Cosmetology Instructor
Renee Homco – Cosmetology Instructor
Lacy Hawk – Cosmetology Instructor
Brenda Slater – Cosmetology Instructor
Amy Sutton – Cosmetology Instructor
Sam Collins – Cosmetology Instructor
Carrie Anson – Cosmetology Instructor Trainee
D.J. Gurley – Nail Technology Program Manager/Instructor
Gary McCabe – Nail Technology Instructor
Lindsey Gill – Nail Technology Instructor Trainee
Marti Combs – Esthetics Instructor
Kelly Harris – Esthetics Instructor
Melissa Sluder – Esthetics Instructor
Catherine Price – Esthetics Instructor

Administrative Staff

Eric Holley – Director of Corporate Affairs/Owner
Sherelyn Nigbur – Enrollment & Admissions Manager
Lori Jensen – Director of Financial Aid & Compliance
Salina Lamica – Financial Aid Assistant/Receptionist
Kirsten Davis – Front Desk Supervisor/Admissions Assistant
Heather Terry – Receptionist
Kaitlin Shiftlet – Receptionist
Pam Slack – Inventory Manager
Amy Bowman – Inventory/Administrative Assistant
Alejandra Ellis – Inventory Assistant