Laura L. McDermott has been promoted to vice president of training and development at DermaSweep. McDermott joined DermaSweep in 2006 and was promoted to director of training and education in 2008. She has been a tremendeous asset at the company and currently builds a solid alliance with physicians and accounts.

Universal Companies recently hired Jeannette Cunniff as training manager in sales and education. As a 25 year industry professional, Cunniff trains field instructors and conducts training programs for Universal Companies customers. She also helps develop and implement new training models, curriculums and protocols. Cunniff will work closely with the Universal Companies team of instructors and national account managers for resorts and vocational schools.

La Maison CLAYTON SHAGALTM has appointed Judi Miller as an independent distributor of CLAYTON SHAGALTM skin care products. Miller will concentrate on growing the company’s account base in the United States. While continuing to service existing accounts, she will open new accounts and conduct CLAYTON SHAGALTM product training on spa, retail and clinical lines.

The Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS) has appointed Sallie Frankel executive vice president. In the newly created position, Frankel will lead business development, marketing, public relations and event management for the GSWS and will be responsible for helping to chart the future direction of the organization.

PCA SKIN® proudly announces Chief Executive Officer, Douglas Abel, who brings 20 years of aesthetic, dermatology, specialty pharmaceuticals and medical device experience. Abel was formerly on the board of directors for Suneva Medical; senior vice president and general manager of Onset Dermatologics; president and CEO of Manhattan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; and vice president and Dermatology Business Unit head for Biogen Idec.

Jurlique is pleased to announce the appointment of Connie Lim to technical manager of global product development. In her new role, Lim will drive innovative formula development, provide technical support, and monitor performance and key milestones in global new product development efforts.

MyChelle Dermaceuticals is pleased to announce Carisse Varr as the new western sales manager. With a breadth of industry experience and a passion for natural skin care, Varr plans on growing the western region through improving customer service and expanding the VISIA program.

Jack Black is pleased to announce the appointment of its new vice president of marketing and creative director. John McNamara is the brand’s new vice president of marketing. He comes to Jack Black with an extensive background in marketing consumer products. In his new role, McNamara will work closely with the senior management to successfully launch new products in innovative ways, position Jack Black as…