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Beverly Zeiss ~ Producer/Director, Choreographer, Model Judge
Beverly Zeiss has had a successful career in public relations, fashion, and special event production for corporate, high-end retail, charity, and non-profit organizations for over 25 years. She currently holds the position of Fashion/Consultant Director for Santana Row, producing all of the fashion shows and directing many other special events at the Row. Under her own company, Red Haute and Co., Beverly produces several fundraising fashion shows throughout the year, including those for Bellarmine College Preparatory, Harker Academy, Notre Dame, the Junior League of San Jose, and Valle Monte. Beverly created and launched a line of designer handbags and home accessories under the label Red Haute Couture in 2003, and will be launching Red Haute Dog soon. She is also the Entertainment and Creative Director for Relevé Unlimited, a Southern California-based corporate special event, destination management and meeting planner.
Linda Lance ~ Model Trainer, Model Judge
Linda Lance has been a model judge and trainer in the Bay Area for over 22 years. She has trained models for the San Jose Junior League, Bellarmine, Notre Dame High School in San Jose, Presentation High School, Menlo School and St. Ignatius in San Francisco. She has been a professional model for 25 years and is currently registered with the Look Agency in San Francisco and the Cunningham Agency in Los Angeles.
Mandy Jensen ~ Dance Choreographer
Mandy Jensen is a graduate of San Jose State University with a degree in dance and a minor in business administration. She was chosen The Outstanding Senior for her performing and choreographic talents. She has been honored numerous times for her talents and is currently one of the most sought after young choreographers in the Bay Area. Mandy is the resident choreographer for the "Fancy Dancers" a community-based young adult dance company. She currently teaches Dance and Physical Education at Milpitas High School and is on staff at Jensen Performing Arts.
Dustin David ~ Artistic Director, Model Judge
Jamie Ruddy ~ Hair Artist, Model Judge
Dustin David, owner, artistic director and head of education at Dustin David Salon has surpassed all expectations and implemented great ideas. His approach to teaching, mentoring and guiding his employees, he has been able to build a strong and fulfilling career in this industry. Utilizing creative passion and expertise, Dustin is known for his amazing transformations. Dustin has studied worldwide, at various school located in Spain, Italy, Germany, England, New York, Los Angeles, as well as San Francisco to such schools as Vidal Sassoon and Bumble and Bumble University. Dustin's unique, creative expertise has brought him to showcase his talents at local fashion shows and charity events.
Cutting edge technology and education are the key factors in the success of the Dustin David Salon. Each stylist studies and is trained under the passionate and expert eye of Dustin David. Jamie Ruddy is no exception. As personal assistant to Dustin David for the past four years, Jamie knows the benefit and advantage of side-by-side partnering with the best. An accomplished stylist, Jamie specializes in color, chemical services and "finishing" work. Jamie enjoys working the fashion shows and magazines photo shoots.
Bennie Duckett ~ Special Events Coordinator for Eli Thomas for Men, Model Judge
With over 16 years of retail executive management experience at the national level, and as the current store manager and Special Events Coordinator for Eli Thomas for Men in Santana Row, Bennie Duckett raises the bar in the fashion industry, offering a refined sense of style and savvy to his sophisticated clientele. A graduate of the University of Arkansas with a degree in Business Administration, Bennie spent the early years of his career in Dallas, San Diego and Los Angeles.
Franco Uomo ~ Proprietor Franco Uomo, Model Judge
From a young age, Franco has been fascinated by the play between color, line, texture and style as a whole. With a career in fashion that extends well over twenty years, Franco launched his own signature line which has been highly sought after for more than four years. Specializing in color, exclusive fabrics and tailored fit, the Franco Uomo brand sets the benchmark for quality, exclusivity and unparalleled service.
Jaynie Neveras ~ Model Judge
Jaynie has always had a passion for fashion and first began to model in high school. She is currently assisting Beverly Zeiss, Red Haute and Co., with major fashion events including Bellarmine College Preparatory, The Harker School, Junior League of San Jose, Notre Dame High School, Santana Row and Valle Monte, as assistant producer. Jaynie also trains and mentors teens in modeling, self-esteem and confidence. Her other passion, community involvement, is reflected in her position as Community Relations and Events Manager for the non-profit, InnVision the Way Home.
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