Our staff of professionals

The Veranda Salon and Spa

Kelley Stewart Cretors
Owner/Operator- Stylist

Kelley has been a self-employed stylist since 1987. She has taken great pride in turning her dreams into reality by creating The Veranda Salon and Spa. She is well known for her superb cutting techniques and styles and for her creative use of color to obtain remarkable results for every clients' needs.
Kelley is the mother of two beautiful children, her daughter Austin and her son Jac. Away from the salon you might see Kelley, and her husband John, at her favorite restaurant, LaRarilla. Kelley's favorite quote comes from Gus on Lonesome Dove, "it's not dying I'm talking about, it's LIVING."

Elizabeth Brooks - Owner Assistant/Stylist in Training

Ami Payne - Stylist
Ami has been in the industry since 1998, specializing in technical cutting and color. She has been an instructor at Middle Georgia Technical College and was a co-educator for Aveda.

Ami enjoys outdoor activities and U.S history, especially World War II. Her life philosophy is all about "not waiting for her ship to come in....she's swimming out to it"!!!

Tosha Tienken - Stylist

Stephanie Koontz - Stylist

Stephanie entered the exciting realm of hair and style in 1989 after completing her training in Pensacola, FL.

Stephanie is married with 4 children. She enjoys Mexican food and her favorite color is....red.

Valerie Peavy - Stylist

Kelly Stewart Cretors

Salon Owner, Stylist

Elizabeth Brooks- Owner's Assistant/Stylist in Training
You will see Elizabeth doing many things around The Veranda. You will love her friendly attitude the moment you meet her! Elizabeth is always helping in whatever way she can. She assists Kelley in many ways, this not only helps Kelley, but also helps Elizabeth. Working at The Veranda is learning experience for Elizabeth, as she is on her journey to becoming a hair stylist. Elizabeth is currently taking classes to get her Cosmetology license at MGTC.

Ami Payne - Stylist

Tosha Tienken - Stylist

Tosha entered the world of cosmotology as a 2008 Honor graduate from Middle Georgia Technical College.

She enjoys spending time with her family. Tosha's favortie quote is by Marilyn Monroe, "I don't mind living in a man's world, as long as I can be a woman in it."

Valerie Peavy - Stylist

Valerie is well known for her advanced razor cutting and hairstyles for lifes' special moments. She loves her job and believes there's nothing better than making someone feel beautiful.

When Valerie is away from work, her favorite activity is a toss up between power shopping and sitting on th e beach.

Stephanie Koontz - Stylist