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At Intrigue, we believe that recognizing and rewarding employees for a job well-done translates into our success.
These honored employees who served our clients with excellence, and excelled through their dedication, professionalism
and integrity, are spotlighted here.
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As an Intrigue employee, the chance of being recognized on this page at the time
of hiring is less than 10%. Only around 1 out of every 10 employees have met the qualifications over the years.
The former employees that follow are known to us as the “Best of the Best”. Their work ethic and performance during
their time with us far exceeded any of our expectations. Their dependability while at Intrigue as well as their professionalism,
led directly to our success. They will never be forgotten and it was a great privilege to have known them. Aside from being
recognized here, Intrigue Hall of Famers are entitled to a lifetime of free tanning at any of our salons. The combination
of a hair and tanning business together at the level that we operate makes for a complex, fast paced and demanding job that
many simply cannot do. The following girls were the “Best of the Best” of the ones that could. |
Melinda M. Adams
"Mindy" Salon Manager Nail Tech 1997- 1999
A strong leader whose tremendous contributions
are still evident to this day. Mindy, who was rarely outspoken, set an outstanding example of employee Determination,
loyalty, and Professionalism that helped chart the direction, design, and policies of the salon. Some
of her early directives and memo's are still in use today and others serve as guidelines. A major player
in our salon's early growth, Mindy set in motion ideas that helped take us where we are today, and instilled
the confidence in us to make the changes that lead to our success. Mindy's loss during a critical time
of rapid growth was only overcome by the presence of Amy Kavavagh, a rising leader herself who had
worked and trained closely with her and was able to step up and keep us on course. If not for that transition,
our salon may have collapsed. Although she never met any of them, those who follow on this page excelled because of
Mindy and the standards she set and upheld while at our salon. She became the yardstick by which all others would be measured.
Mindy, her husband Keith, and daughter Lexi, are residents of Cincinnati Ohio. Thank
You Mindy!
Tracy L. Donnelly Receptionist 2000-2003
Kindness and sincerity, best describe Tracy. A loyal, hard
worker that had a very pleasant manner with both clients and employees. Always on time and always professional.
Through her efforts, Tracy made Intrigue a better place to work and visit. She was dependable and invaluable,
and was always consistent in all that she did.
Thank You Tracy!
RoniLee "Roni" Bennett
Receptionist
2001 - 2003
Responsible,
Loyal, Friendly and Helpful. A gifted worker, Roni was able to maintain her composure during the fast paced, hectic
situations that she faced during our busiest years. She was able to handle problems exceptionally well and was a great
addition to our salon. Experienced and dependable, her absence leaves a void which will not be filled easily.
For many years she was the most reliable employee that ever worked at Intrigue. Roni missed no days during her 3 year span
with us and her duration of perfect attendance remained unmatched for nearly 6 years after her departure. Her perfect mark
would finally fall in 2009 to Hall of Fame receptionist Amanda Crowe who holds 4 all-time salon records.
Roni is a pharmacist in Pittsburgh, PA.
Thank You Roni!
Lydia M. Salomone Receptionist 2002 - 2003
Summer,
2004
Always a smile, always courteous, Lydia always set a fine example for
customer service and is still known today as the friendliest employee of all. Lydia always had a cheerful approach
to everything, regardless of the situation. She has done much to give our salon its reputation for friendliness and
professionalism and it will be a challenge to maintain that without her.
Loyal, motivated, and dependable, Lydia
never missed a day of work, recording perfect attendance for 2 years and 1 summer. She could always be counted on in any situation
and we doubt that anyone can replace her. Lydia is now a registered Nurse in Columbus Ohio...
Thank You Lydia! 
Tiffany K. Borsch
Receptionist 2002 - 2004
A very hard and consistent worker, Tiffany
was a great asset to our staff at Intrigue. Never one to shy away the hard fast pace she would face daily, Tiff's work
ethic and sense of humor are still missed to this day.
Thank You Tiff!
Alison "Ali" Roush
Receptionist
2003 - 2004
A true all around performer with a special personality. It is not enough to say
that Ali will be greatly missed. Great organizational and communication skills, Ali leaves us wondering if she
can ever really be replaced. When needed, Ali could always be counted on and was able to take on new tasks and changes with
little difficulty. A graduate of Indian Creek High school, Ali now resides in Columbus Ohio where she is employed as a Hair
Stylist for Charles Penzone. We have no doubt that she will succeed.
Thank You Ali!
Lauren E. Roush
Receptionist
2004 - 2006
Summer 2007
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| Ali and Lauren at work in 2004 |
History at Intrigue salon has determined that an employee at the time of their hiring has less than a 10%
chance of achieving the qualifications needed to be honored on this page. Long odds by any stretch of the imagination. But
Lauren and her sister Ali before her were both able to pull it off. Sandwiched between the "Great 5" this sister
duo made their own lasting imprint on Intrigue and could hold their own with anyone. Around the time when we began
to plan for the loss of Ali Roush, her younger sister Lauren would emerge with the huge task of
following not only a Hall of Famer, but also the added pressure of following her older sister. She would not disappoint.
Aided by her own strong work ethic and motivation, and the one on one training she would receive from her sister
before she left for college, Lauren would go on to become a dependable and versatile receptionist in her own right. It
would be impossible to choose between them. Like some of the others on this page, it would not be unusual for Lauren to close
one shop at 9pm and open the other shop at 9am the next morning. Not an easy task for most and a rare request for
the average receptionist due to the extra training involved in the process. It was an honor to have these two girls
here, and Intrigue will never be quite the same without them. Lauren is currently a student at Ohio State.
Thank You Lauren!
Anthipe Te' George Managing Cosmetologist
Salon Manager
2004 - 2006
The driving force behind the stability of our Steubenville salon in the early going,
Te' George leaves not only a void in our staff, but a void in the hearts of those she touched. To watch Te' in action
during a busy day was to watch a true professional at work. A manager who not only could keep the front desk and Tanning area
of the salon functioning but also at the same time was able to manage the coordination of our busy Hair area as well.
It is easy to say, that few others could accomplish that task. A wiz at appointment making not seen in our salon since
1997 with Mindy Adams, is yet one of many more tributes that Te' has earned. A true cosmetology industry professional
in every sense of the word that we are proud to say, worked at Intrigue. Te'
is now a resident of Chicago, Ill.
Thank You Te'!
Annie M. Straney-Fithen Receptionist 2002 - 2007
We will certainly look back on Annie Straney as possibly being the best receptionist to have ever worked
at Intrigue. In 14 years only Hall of Famers Amanda Crowe and Annaleah Miravalle have challenged her legacy and
can now stand along side her. Annie's four and four months with us, spanning nearly half of our existence
as of this writing, is more than we could have asked for. Annie was not only a great receptionist, but also a
great person. Her loss here will be felt for some time to come and it went beyond the front desk. Her smile and pleasant
personality as well as her professional approach, are just a few of the things that we will miss about her. One of Annie's
strongest characteristics was that she demonstrated a genuine concern throughout the years of the impact that necessary schedule
changes that she needed to make as she went through school, had on us. An employee trait rarely, if ever seen. Annie
was without question the best at professionally handling phone calls and the client interactions she faced
on a daily basis. To say she was helpful when it came to customer service would be an understatement. Annie also served
as the "Voice of Intrigue" on our answering machine greetings for several years. Annie was also the all-time retail
selling receptionist. Annie's legacy here was written during a scheduling crisis in mid May 2003 when the full-time day
turn position needed filled unexpectedly in the summer. Annie who had been working part-time on the night shift, stepped
up became the youngest person ever to take on the most challenging position here. We will never forget her
for that and will always be grateful. It must
also be noted that it was Annie who would play a major role in the training of Susan Isler when she first started as a part-time
receptionist. Today, Annie is a Dental Hygienist. Although we will miss her, we wish her nothing but the best.
Thank You Annie!
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| Amy (5th from left) reunites with the "Great 5" Lydia, Roni in back, Renee, Tiffany, Amy and Annie. |
Renee M. Potenzini
Receptionist 2003 - 2007
Renee Potenzini brings down the curtain
on a very special group of girls who will forever be known to us as the "The Great 5". A
group of great friends, great girls and "great receptionists" here at Intrigue Salon. A unforgettable
time here set in motion with the hiring of RoniLee Bennett in 2001, and the consecutive additions of Lydia
Salomone, Annie Straney, Tiffany Borsch and finally Renee. These 5 girls had such an incredible impact on our success
that were not sure they even realize the extent. Let there be doubt that they were a major factor in
setting us apart from our competition. We simply could not have operated at such a fast pace and high level of efficiency
without them and they are all now enshrined "Hall of Famers" that will always be remembered at Intrigue
Salon. They were all graduates of Catholic Central High school and they all had individual strengths that set them apart
from all others. It was a 6-year succession with one training the other and any others hired in between that guaranteed
consistency at our front desks. They were all very intelligent and
professional girls who could make a difficult job look easy. Although they have moved on with their lives they remain
great friends and nothing will ever change that. No business in our opinion has ever had the luxury of having co-workers
perform at such a high level of consistency, near perfect attendance, dependability and customer service, and we had
5 of them in order. It has taken years to replace any of them. Renee's friendly smile, experience and politeness
will be greatly missed at our front desks in both Wintersville and Steubenville. She had the capability to open or close either
of our salons and did so many times in the nearly 4 years she was with us. Renee earned a degree from the Franciscan
University of Steubenville in accounting, and is now a resident of Columbus, OH. We wish her the best of luck.
Thank You Renee!
Maria Dicarlantonio
Receptionist
2005 - 2008 Maria joins some of her former co-workers
in a permanent acknowledgement of a job well done with Intrigue Salons. Only 3 others on this page have served longer
than her and although she closes this chapter of her life her future is bright. Maria was with Intrigue since she was
a sophomore in high school and we miss her presence always. Maria moved to Columbus and is a graduate of the Ohio
State School of Cosmetology.
Thank You Maria!
Beth E. Lefever
Receptionist
2008 - 2010
Beth Lefever becomes only the 12th employee and first since 2008 to take
their place in Intrigues Hall of Fame, certifying her as one of the salons top employees ever. All employees honored here
had at least one quality that set them apart from their peers and Beth was no exception. Not since Annie Straney who is still
considered our all-time best receptionist, have we had such a degree of professionalism greeting our clients, as we have
had with Beth. She, just like Annie before her was also an excellent and thorough trainer of new employees and we will
miss those traits dearly. It should also be noted that there was no drop in performance with Beth as she balanced a vigorous
school and work schedule during her tenure at Intrigue. The time for Beth to put her Bachelors degree in business management
to work has come, and we wish her all the best.
Thank You Beth! Annaleah L. Miravalle
Receptionist
2010
Summer
2011
17 year old standout receptionist Annaleah Miravalle will be forever
known to us as the one who unknowingly challenged and nearly stole the mystique of Intrigue’s best ever employees. She
re-wrote the order of the top three receptionists for the first time in 13 years finishing near the top. Never before had we seen a receptionist who was able to put all aspects of the salon receptionist
position together so quickly, efficiently and as well as Annaleah. And she did it all while double majoring at Franciscan University. She was training new employees,
a task always reserved for managers or the most senior employees at 4 months, when the average person is still in training
themselves. She was as friendly and professional as anyone we ever had and her loss touches all aspects of the business. She
would always come in when called no matter the time of day and that alone is hard to find. She was an outstanding person with
immense talent and everyone that met her knew she was special. She must leave us for College in Florida and will be greatly missed.
Thank You Annaleah!  Amanda M. Crowe
"Amanda
the Great"
Receptionist
2007 - 2011
Defying all odds record setting
receptionist Amanda Crowe would go her entire Intrigue Salon career, the longest receptionist on record at 4 years and 6 months,
without missing a single day of work. That represents such a rare and historic mark at Intrigue and probably anywhere
else that we are confident the feat may never be seen here again. She left all including Hall of Fame
managers, cosmetologists, the owners themselves, and countless receptionists in her wake. She went month after month, then
year after year without an absence through high school, cheerleading, games, competitions, illness, accidents, graduations,
and then her first two years of college without a blemish. The extremely reliable and dependable girls honored on this page
great as they were, could not match her stamina, durability and retail selling power. Her work ethic, self discipline and
maybe a little luck all contributed to her perfect attendance record that we remain in awe of. A seemingly long shot for the
Intrigue Hall of Fame during her first year, Amanda’s almost unnoticed perseverance never wavered as she quietly built
the most impressive receptionist legacy on record here since 1997. Dependable, reliable, and loyal, are just a few of the
words that come to mind when describing her. Amanda’s contributions at Intrigue did not end with her perfect attendance,
they only began. She was a quiet presence who never complained and never involved herself in the gossip.
She was always there for us when we needed her, working countless extra days and overtime. She was the top retail selling
receptionist of all time breaking Annie Straney’s record with months to spare.. She was only the second receptionist
ever to be the monthly top retail seller of both salons combined. That mark was usually reserved for the top cosmetologists, but Amanda
did it twice, winning back to back in 2010 and had numerous runner-up finishes as well. She will end her Intrigue
salon career as the holder of four of the five known receptionist’s records on file. Those records were previously held
by three different Hall of Fame receptionists. There may never be anyone again like Amanda Crowe, and in her honor and so
as to never forget her great accomplishments here, an award in her name will be awarded annually to the employee with the
best attendance record. No other of the near 120 employees in our history has such an honor.
Thank You Amanda!
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