Paul Mitchell The School Tampa is organized as a corporation titled Von Curtis Inc., with Winn C. Claybaugh as president. Mr. Claybaugh has opened several Paul Mitchell locations, including, Paul Mitchell The School Costa Mesa in Costa Mesa, California, which opened in January 2001; Paul Mitchell The School Rhode Island in Cranston, Rhode Island, which opened in March 2003; Paul Mitchell The School Orlando in Oveido, Florida, which opened in November 2003; Paul Mitchell The School San Diego in San Diego, California, which opened in June 2004; Paul Mitchell The School Tampa in Tampa, Florida, which opened in July 2005; and Paul Mitchell The School Michigan in Sterling Heights, Michigan, which opened in March 2007. Mr. Claybaugh is very active in the cosmetology industry as a motivational speaker and is in demand outside the profession for the same purpose as various seminars, workshops, and conferences. The John Paul Mitchell Corporation has a national and international reputation for excellence in the field. The enrichment of the academic program through the talents and resources of this corporation bring an unusual combination of experience, knowledge, and motivation to the school.
Von Curtis Inc., dba Paul Mitchell The School Tampa is an owned and operated franchisee of Paul Mitchell Advanced Education, LLC.