ABOUT
Our mission at Male Cosmetologist Association
is to enrich the licensed professional male cosmetologists and barber stylists through brotherhood, education, and inspiration.
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Our Vision is to be the association of choice
representing licensed professional male cosmetologists.
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MISSION | VISION
Board
Charlz Henry
Travis Lamar
Adrian Tabb
George Terrel
Anthony Randle
Dontez Love
PRESIDENT / CEO
Howard S. Baker Jr.
Master Cosmetologist | Educator | Industry Leader | Philanthropist
With 39 years in the beauty industry, Howard S. Baker Jr. is a master cosmetologist whose career reflects excellence, leadership, and purpose. He is the owner of Joi’Byon Salon in Tucker, Georgia, where his work is rooted in precision cutting, custom color, and healthy hair care.
A 1986 graduate of Pivot Point, Howard’s career includes a historic role in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, where he was part of the consortium selected to build and operate the All Hair Types Salon, serving international athletes 15 hours a day with a multilingual team of stylists.
In 2018, Howard was elevated to President & CEO of Global MCA Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering licensed male cosmetologists and barber stylists through education, mentorship, leadership development, scholarships, and community impact.
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, master instructor (4.0 GPA), platform artist, and lifelong educator, Howard’s philosophy centers on listening, intention, and excellence. A proud father of three daughters and grandfather of seven, his legacy continues through family, faith, service, and the professionals he mentors.
Howard S. Baker Jr. believes beauty is more than style—it is confidence, care, and community.
And the best is still yet to come.
Howard S. Baker Jr.
Early Beginnings
DARNELL SULLIVAN
FOUNDER AMERITUS
On June 8th, 2016 in Fort Wayne, Indiana the Male Cosmetologist Association was formed. Darnell began by creating the MCA Facebook Group Page and immediately began inviting as many male stylists to join that he could. And after these members started doing the same, the group grew to over 300 members very quickly.
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He then handpicked a few members he noticed to be really active within the group, and invited them to become initial board members.
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The First Official Board Meeting was then held in Charlotte, NC in October 2016. The Board Members discussed plans for expansion and the future of the group. In February 2017, they hosted the first Male Cosmetologist Association's Meet and Greet in Atlanta. It was a great success filled with good food, networking, discussions, and bonding.
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On December 23, 2017 Darnell decided to retire from the Hair Industry after 23 years of service. In 2018, to focus on his new career in Life Insurance sales, he passed the torch of Leadership on and designated Mr Howard S. Baker Jr. as the new President of the Association. Darnell is proud and tearfully happy with the many friendships and bonds of Brotherhood that have developed for so many members within the Association. He is still a faithful member and supporter of MCA. And very excited for what the future holds for our Association and it's Members.