Thomas B. Faucette Jr. has dedicated the last 20 years to sharing his knowledge with others. He received his education in Government Studies and majored in Political Science at Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia 1990-1992 and continued his education at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, North Carolina 1992 -1994. As Thomas was introduced to the hair care industry seven years ago in Tampa Florida, he researched and discovered the need for quality products. He also discovered that over 98% of the stylist had no formal business training or knowledge on life after the chair. Due to Thomas' desire to help others, he immediately seized the opportunity to sell hair care products and opened his business under the name of Faucette Distribution. His vision was to help people launch a successful business. In 2008 Thomas formed and trained an ELITE Technician Team to become some of the Industry's Top Stylists. Armed with information about business, retirement, and marketing, his team began spreading the word to other stylists. Thomas also authored a step-by-step empowerment book that taught stylist the "How to's" of being a salon owner, booth renter, and preparation for life beyond the chair (retirement). After reflecting on the success of the ELITE Technicians, Thomas decided there was one more thing needing to be accomplished. He formed a committee of stylists with the goal to offer input to the industry on what was needed to help stylists after they completed cosmetology school. After a year and a half of planning, they formed a Hair & Beauty Expo, with the foundation being education. Mane Stream Hair & Beauty Expo made its smashing debut in 2013 at the Tampa Florida Convention Center. At the Expo, Thomas was introduced to BASiC Hair Care (R) - a Company that was GOD sent. In May of 2014, a successful partnership was born. Thomas realized that BASiC Hair Care (R) embraced his passion for the industry and BASiC Hair Care (R) recognized Thomas's strength and like-minded spirit to empower the beauty industry. Thomas was hired as a BASiC Sales Executive, promoted to Regional Manager, and then promoted to Director of Distribution. He currently serves as Vice President of Operations. For more information visit: www.thomasfaucettejr.com