Meet Our Team
Megan Thomson
Megan, co-owner of Paramount Salon, is a heart-centered entrepreneur and the organizational soul of the salon. Megan developed an early interest in the beauty industry that landed her a receptionist position at a local salon while in college.
With more than 10 years of experience as a salon retail accounts and operations manager in Portland, Megan has traveled around the U.S. networking with other top salons, and attending business and coaching classes, and seminars to enable her to enhance the client experience and create a positive work environment for staff. Paramount is the realization of Megan’s dream to own her own business.
Samantha Schreck
A love of the beauty industry, along with a core belief in exceptional education, has set Samantha a part as a Master Stylist in the Portland area for more than 20 years.
Developing long-lasting relationships built on skill and creativity, Samantha’s client-focused approach enables her to attend to individual client’s needs. She recognizes that each appointment is an opportunity for her to express her artistry. With renewed and constant inspiration, Samantha’s commitment to high standards of excellence and ongoing education create an atmosphere of exceptional service and integrity for all.
Marissa Dieter
Marissa’s creative nature and love of people has built a strong foundation for her career in the beauty industry. With a drive to continually feed her passion through education, Marissa’s artistic vision and well-trained hands are an invaluable addition to the Paramount team.
Veronica Garcia
A veteran of the beauty industry, Veronica is the newest member of the Paramount team. With a creative nature, energetic personality and attraction to engage with the most current beauty trends, Veronica is fueled by her passion to deliver the best experience to every client. She also is fluent in Spanish to better serve our Spanish-speaking clients.
Hunter Mae
Hunter Mae embodies a beautiful kind soul, which translates in her work as a stylist. She is thoughtful and calculated when creating a guests beauty plan. Hunter Mae specializes in lived-in hair techniques, such as highlights / lowlights, balayage and hair painting; she also loves the opportunity to do corrective color work. As a life long learner, Hunter Mae is committed to current trends and beauty evolution. Her dedication to extended education is unparalleled.
Dakota Shaw
Dakota’s winsome personality exudes instantaneously. With two years in the beauty industry she sought a position at Paramount to perfect her incredible creative skills. Dakotas love for producing the perfect blonde is unmatched with her attention to detail, but is not outshined by her inventive interest for the occasional fashion color. She loves making guests feel their absolute best in their own skin.
Interested in joining the team?
Paramount is always looking for hair artists who have a passion to grow their expertise and learn new ways to master their craft.