 With over 25 years of experience in the spa industry–in hands-on esthetics, product retail, management consulting, education and day spa operations–Preston is an excellent, comprehensive resource for spa business entrepreneurs in search of a more successful business and more satisfying career. We enjoy close working relationships with some of the world's top day spas, resort spas, and medical spas. We can show you how to maximixe your business, gain professional confidence, increase sales and much more!
In addition to our consulting and education operations, we manufacture and market Preston and Preston Naturals, and Preston Naturals for Men Private Label Skin & Body Care. We're rapidly expanding and continue to develop specialized, high quality products that allow spa owners to extend their brand and protect their retail business.
Douglas Preston, President
 Mr. Preston is a business consultant and frequent lecturer in the day and medical spa industry who's been featured on CNN and Fine Living channels. Preston's business articles regularly appear in Spa Management Journal, Medical Spa Magazine, Dermascope, Spa 20/20, BeautyNZ, and others. He also contributes as an editorial advisor to several respected spa trade publications. Preston is past-president of Aesthetics International Association (AIA), and served as committee chairman for The Day Spa Association (DSA). Preston was named The Day Spa Association's 'Spa Person of the Year' in January 2006 and received distinction as Favorite Spa Consultant in American Spa magazine's 2006 readers' poll.
An entertaining speaker and educator, Preston appears at numerous spa industry and corporate events including the Day Spa Expo, I/SPA, Cosmoprof, IECSC, Spa and Resort Expo, the International Congress of Esthetics, Face and Body Conference, and others. As an established leader in sales and management strategies, Preston's systems have helped to improve business efficiency and profit for many thriving international companies, large and small. Preston Private Label Products, operated from Vancouver Canada and Santa Fe, NM has become a significant source for independently branded skin and body consumables in the growing spa retail and professional markets.
Douglas Preston can be contacted at douglas@prestoninc.net.
Lisa Taft Preston, Vice President
 Lisa Taft Preston, came to the spa industry after 15 years in both operations and recruiting for a number of Silicon Valley companies, including Apple Inc., Sega, and Symantec. In 1996 she developed a recruiting course specifically for the spa industry, and consulted with spa and salon owners on interviewing and hiring. Her involvement in the industry combined with her lifelong interest in skincare led to her partnership with Douglas Preston and the creation of Preston Inc.
Lisa received her Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude in Communication Studies from the University of California at Santa Barbara. In addition to her business background, she has extensive experience as a professional makeup artist and graphic designer.
Lisa can be reached by email at lisa@prestoninc.net.
Vic Preston, Project Manager
 Vic Preston joined Preston in 2007 as project and customer service coordinator, supporting the management team. Vic, a nephew of company founder Douglas Preston, brings unique customer service and organizational talent to ensure that our rapidly growing customer base receives the best care possible.
Vic can be reached by email at vic@prestoninc.net.
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