Jane Speed and her husband, Charles, own The Salon and Boutique of Germantown Laser Med Spa.
First job: I was a sales clerk at TG&Y (a dry goods store) on Jackson Avenue.
Most recent job: Owner of The Salon and Boutique of Germantown Laser Med Spa.
Career highlights: Developing a hair and nail salon into the area’s only full service medical spa and e-matrix laser center. We offer all services from therapeutic massage to air brush tanning.
Most satisfying career moment: At the end of the day I know we have given the best treatments to the best folks, and it sure feels great.
Career advice: Share your knowledge.
Person I most admire: Our staff. From our front desk to our medical director, their work ethic, dedication and positive attitude amaze me everyday. Also Tomi Beckemyer, who is an aesthetician, a teacher and friend.
Hobbies: Decorating, cooking, entertaining
Last book read: “Sara Foster’s Southern Kitchen” cookbook
What is something that most people don’t know about you: For 11 consecutive years, about 20 family members and friends, ages 4 to 60, have hiked Mt. LeConte, in East Tennessee.
Change I would like to see: Perception — men love facials, laser treatments and pedicures. It’s fun here.