BNET Industries
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$37.5M
- Private
- US
Dow Jones Description
Since 1979, CND has developed pioneering professional products and services that expand the promise and possibility of beauty for hands and feet. Our mission is simple: to provide the salon and spa professional with everything they need products, services, education and support for the highest-quality nail services. CND pursues this with an unwavering commitment to excellence. Every one of our products is meticulously researched in our own state-of-the-art laboratory and tested in the field before it ever reaches the hands of our customers. And once it does, CND continues to support the beauty professional with training, answers and inspiration in the classroom, on the road or online. Whether fingers or toes, nails are fashion the perfect accessory to an outfit or that subtle flash of indulgence defining a personal look. Our formulas allow professionals to consistently create nails that are unique and expressive. And our vision and leadership has earned us the exclusive right to collaborate with the world's top designers on runways from New York to Paris, Milan to Dubai.
President & CEO
John HeffnerNumber of Employees 100
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing: 325611
News & Analysis
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Creative Nail Design announced partnerships.(FYI FOR SALON AND SPA)
Creative Nail Design announced partnerships with Sweet Squared in the UK and the Creative Nail Academy Ireland.
Creative Nail Design.(PEOPLE)
Kimberley Natale to vice president of marketing, Creative Nail Design.
Creative Nail Design flew in 20 of the top nail stylists from around the world to custom-mix eight special nail colors for specific shows at New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2008
* Creative Nail Design CND flew in 20 of the top nail stylists from around the world to custom-mix eight special nail colors for specific shows at New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2008. More info: www.creativenaildesign.com.
Creative Nail Design now CND
* Professional nail care marketer Creative Nail Design has steadily grown its business during the past 28 years helping to shape the $7 billion U.S. nail care industry. Now the company is adding a sleek new brand identity, a flagship education facility and a premier salon. The company, still incorporated...
Creative Nail Design.(PEOPLE)
Creative Nail Design announced the following additions: Kathlean Summers to director of key accounts, and Jan Zanettini to national school account manager.
Creative Nail Design
John Heffner, president and CEO of Creative Nail Design, was honored with the Spirit of Life Award by the City of Hope and the National Professional Salon Industry at a dinner July 16 in Las Vegas. He was honored for his professional contribution, as well as his involvement with humanitarian...
Creative Nail Design's Fall 2007 enamel collection includes Imperial Anarchy
Creative Nail Design's Fall 2007 enamel collection includes Imperial Anarchy. The Imperial Anarchy collection debuted during Fashion Week in both New York and London. The Collection'features six colors--Crowned, a vintage copper metallic; House of Rebels, a brick red creme; Crimson Uprising, a shimmery crimson; Regal Revenge, a deep fuchsia...
Creative Nail Design
Creative Nail Design: Creative Nail Design welcomed Jan Zanettini to its team. Jan Zanettini joins Creative Nail Design's sales department in the new position of national school account manager. As national school account manager, Ms. Zanettini will focus on managing and overseeing all educational and business developmental activity in...
Creative Nail Design.(PEOPLE)
Creative Nail Design announced the following additions: Jennifer Phelps to direct key accounts manager; Barbara Fogleman to Midwest regional sales manager; Herman Paez to director of international sales and marketing; Melanie Faatupu to education program and events director; and Mitzi Angelle to south central regional sales...
Creative Nail Design.(PEOPLE)
Mischeila Haupt to director of European sales and marketing, Creative Nail Design.
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| John Heffner | President & CEO |
| Jacquie Johnson | Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications |
| Doug Schoon | Vice President |
| Jay Morris | Vice President of North American Sales |
| Kim Natale | Vice President of Marketing |
| Rhonda Benbo | Vice President of International Sales |
| Tony Nemer | Vice President of International Sales |
| Jan Arnold | Co-Founder |
| Tom Nordstrom | Co-Founder |
| Tom Nordstom | Operations Advisor |
In January of 1997, John joined CND as VP of Sales & Marketing and since then has played an integral part in reinforcing Creative's leadership position in professional nail care. In January of 1999, John was promoted to General Manager, was named President in March 2000, and was appointed as Chief Executive Officer in July 2005. In addition to his responsibilities at CND, John also serves as the Chairman of the Governance Board for the Professional Beauty Association.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Nail Design, Inc. | President & CEO | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Nail Design, Inc. | Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications | Current |
| Creative Nail Design, Inc. | Vice President of Marketing | Former |
| Creative Services, Inc. | Former | |
| AETNA US Healthcare | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Parisian Beauty Academy | Vice President of Science & Technology | Current |
| Creative Nail Design, Inc. | Vice President | Current |
| Authorized Web Provider for Paul Mitchell Partner Schools | Vice President of Science & Technology | Current |
| Paul Mitchell School Modesto | Vice President of Science & Technology | Current |
| Scot Lewis Schools | Vice President of Science & Technology | Current |
Jay Morris' primary focus is on sales, territory development, and distributor relations in the U.S. and Canada. Jay has worked in the professional beauty industry since 1987. Prior to joining CND he was Vice President of Sales for American Crew, a professional men's hair care company. Prior to working in the manufacturing sector, he ran a successful distributorship of professional hair and nail care products in the states of Texas and Arkansas. Jay resides in Dallas, Texas with his wife Mimi.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Nail Design, Inc. | Vice President of North American Sales | Current |
| American Crew Inc. | Vice President of Sales | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Nail Design, Inc. | Vice President of Marketing | Current |
Rhonda Benbo, in her role with CND, draws on her 20-year history with the company to identify and grow new markets. She began her career with CND as Educator in the Midwestern States, teaching technical workshops to nail technicians. She was transferred to California in 1988 as the Far West Regional Sales Manager, where she worked with the company's Western States Distributors to develop their business and education programs. Rhonda also spent 3 years working with Jan Arnold, Co-Founder of CND, in Education and Marketing as a Corporate Trainer, Public Relations Liaison, and Copywriter. Since 1995, when the Company established its International Division, Rhonda has brought her varied experience to the company's fastest growing sector. "Carrying the Corporate message of quality and innovation to all of our global markets is my primary goal", says Rhonda, who has been key in developing the Company's network of education driven distributors covering more than 47 countries around the world. Her comprehensive experience in all aspects of the nail care industry began in 1982 when she first began working as a nail technician in Southern California. She holds a Nail Technician's license in both California and Ohio, and has been both a salon owner and salon manager. In addition to doing photo shoots for packaging and magazine cover work, she has also judged nail competitions in the USA, Australia, United Kingdom, and Germany.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Nail Design, Inc. | Vice President of International Sales | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Nail Design, Inc. | Vice President of International Sales | Current |
| American Crew Inc. | Former |
CND co-founder Jan Arnold has kept the company on the cutting edge of what's "now" for more than twenty-five years. Recognized as a visionary for her innate fashion sense, she personally translates what she sees on the fashion runways into nail styles for technicians throughout the world. In the process, she's made CND products a favorite of fashion and beauty editors from coast to coast and gained a worldwide following of loyal nail technicians. The professional nail industry's leader in education as well as fashion in 1999, she instituted CND Global Summit, the most comprehensive annual nail education event held by any single manufacturer. She also founded the Alternative Nail Awards and established CND as a major sponsor of this international photographic competition. One of the most popular speakers in the entire industry, Jan travels extensively to appear at industry events and shows, where she is recognized and embraced by technicians the world over. Her wide knowledge of natural nail and enhancement services has been the basis for many CND products over the years and she works closely with the company's renowned research and development team in bringing innovations to market.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Nail Design, Inc. | Co-Founder | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Nail Design, Inc. | Co-Founder | Current |
| Creative Nail Design, Inc. | Operations Advisor | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Nail Design, Inc. | Operations Advisor | Current |
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