MEET OUR TEAM
What Makes Us Different?
Customer Service & Teamwork: Our belief in teamwork is you will feel the moment you walk through our doors. At Studio 16, everyone is responsible for taking care of our guests. Celebrities have teams of people who make them look great, why can’t you? You may have a favorite stylist among them, but are welcome and encouraged to try others too! We are blessed with a great team of talented, eager to learn professionals and always willing to help as part of their passion for their work and the Studio 16 mission.
Technology and Systems: We believe in leveraging technology both internally and externally to enhance your experience with us. Real-time appointment scheduling, printable gift certificates, electronic image portfolios, addressing client challenges, precision color mixing, bridal party planning and more. We are always innovating and looking for better ways to meet your needs.
Continuing Education: We believe through constant learning we gain inspiration and excitement which promotes confidence and growth. Education keeps us moving forward to success as professionals who can serve you better.
Technology and Systems: We believe in leveraging technology both internally and externally to enhance your experience with us. Real-time appointment scheduling, printable gift certificates, electronic image portfolios, addressing client challenges, precision color mixing, bridal party planning and more. We are always innovating and looking for better ways to meet your needs.
Continuing Education: We believe through constant learning we gain inspiration and excitement which promotes confidence and growth. Education keeps us moving forward to success as professionals who can serve you better.
ANDREA (ANDI) WINTZER
Studio Owner & Stylist
Andi has been an industry professional since 1986. She spent 15 years as an educator and then opened Studio 16 in 2003 with the desire to create an environment where guests can come and feel welcomed, be understood, and have their beauty needs met. She also wanted her salon to be a place where stylists could perfect their craft by doing what they love. She says, “I believe that you should love what you do, and do what you love.” |
THIA SPEARING
Color Coach & Stylist Emeritus
Nicknamed the Goddess of Color by her teammates and guest, Thia has offered her expertise as a hair designer, colorist, and makeover specialist since 1983. After working in salons for two decades, she moved to New York to work for L’Oréal as the Director of Technical Development. There she developed cutting edge hair color education and assisted in new product development for 14 years. Her transformational work in makeovers and color analysis has enhanced the lives of hundreds of salon clients across the country. |
MADDIE SELLS
Stylist
Maddie graduated from University Studio 16. What does that mean? She was able to get her hair design license working right here in the studio with us, all of her education was provided in salon. Since moving to Washington Maddie has fallen in love with the beauty of the state. She is very excited to put her creativity to good use and meet new people. Maddie’s favorite thing about working in the studio is her ability to transform not only one’s look, but also their day. |
DANA KOVATS
Esthetician
Dana has been licensed since 1992. She is a Seattle native who moved to the Valley and has decided this is her forever home. Dana strives to meet guests at their current comfort level and inch forward with their skin care. She loves the science of skincare and enjoys bringing relaxation into services that she provides for her guests. Dana is a long time friend of AVEDA products, having worked with them in the past, and is thrilled to be using them again as she shares her talent with Studio 16 guests! |
Brittany Kuehn
Lane Brittany, Stylist
Bio Coming Soon! |
Sara Purdy
Sara Purdy, Esthetician
Bio Coming Soon! |
Carmen Pinon
Carmen Pinon, Assistant
Carmen was raised in Toppenish and is an avid dog ❤️’er (Yes, she and Dash are already best buds)! She is a a recent graduate of Elite Academy here in Yakima and has been skill certified by Studio 16 trainers to provide single process colors and blow dries. |
Megan Meinhold
Megan Meinhold, Stylist
Megan is returning to Yakima after practicing her craft for the last 22 years over on the West side, where she developed her skills specializing in short cuts for men and women after graduating from Gene Juarez in 2000. |
Tami Langston
Tami Langston, Director of Operations
Bio Coming Soon! |
Caitlin Russell
Caitlin Russell, Stylist
Caitlyn is originally from Kodiak, Alaska, and trained at the Aveda Institute in Portland before making her way to the Yakima Valley. She comes to us with over 10 years of experience in the art of creating perfect hairstyles and deeply experienced in AVEDA color. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her fiancé and their two beautiful dogs in-between getting outside to garden and hike. |