Lois Christie First Female Elected President Intercoiffure International Beauty Salon Association

NEW YORK, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Lois Christie is the founder and active CEO of Christie & Co. Salon-Spa, one of the largest and most successful salons in New York City. The salon, which has more than 90 employees, is located in Bayside, Queens, in the prestigious Bay Terrace Shopping Center.

Ms. Christie has been featured in leading national and regional magazines, newspapers, and trade publications. She has also been recognized as one of the Top Ten Women in Business and honored by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg for her leadership and contributions to both business and philanthropy. Selected by City Hall as "Woman of the Year," Ms. Christie's busy professional life makes room for fund raising efforts on behalf of countless charities, as well as active involvement in many community-based organizations.

As part of her increased leadership role at Intercoiffure, Ms. Christie has plans for a membership-centered organization that will attract and retain members, thereby ensuring a strong, successful future for this long established group.