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Vice President of Business Development & Industry Relations.

Frank Trieu is a cosmetology industry leader, and despite his accomplishments and accolades, he still prioritizes students on the Evergreen campus. Through building relationships within the community and local salons, retail stores, and spas, he helps facilitate job placements for aspiring beauty professionals using his expansive network.

As a licensed esthetics educator and active leader in the cosmetology community, he serves as the Cosmetology Advisory Board Chairman and Commissioner for NACCAS. As a result of Frank’s drive to help Evergreen graduates find employment in their professions, Modern Salon Magazine has recognized Evergreen as a finalist four years in a row for job placement programs from 2011 to 2014, and in 2015, recognized Evergreen as the top contender in Job Placement.

Mr. Frank Trieu is the Vice President of Business Development and Industry Relations, Director of Title IX Compliance, and the Compliance Coordinator at each campus. Previously, he was the President of the Board of Directors for the American Association of Cosmetology Schools. Frank was named Board of Director of the Year for two consecutive years from AACS and received the N.F. Cimaglia Award in 2022, one of the most prestigious awards in the beauty education industry. In 2013, the Puget Sound Business Journal awarded Frank the 40 under 40 award as one of the top 40 business leaders.

He pours his focus on office management, accreditation, and finance. He has a BA in Marketing & Finance at Alber School of Business at Seattle University. Frank lives with his wife, three sons, and two daughters in Washington State.

Interesting Facts:

  • Met his wife on Facebook
  • Led a youth group of 50 throughout Europe
  • Enjoys marathons, triathlons & cycling events

The Evergreen Beauty Blog

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