Adding to his role as mentor and leader in the 608 community, JP wanted to shine some light on his mentor, Taylor “Smitty’ Smith and his long-time friend, Spencer Johnson. “Taylor “Smitty” Smith was the first black barber in Madison, Wisconsin. Smitty paved the way for all of the barbers inMadison. I was blessed to be able to work with Smittyfrom 1996-1998. I learned the true definition of a humble barber. Smitty never talked about money or how many clients he had. Smitty talked about servicing the community and making the community better. Smitty passed in January of 2016 and in his honor JP Hair Design has created a Scholarship in Smitty’s name. The scholarship will pay for an individual to attend Madison College Apprenticeship Program. The scholarship pays for tuition, barber equipment and permit fees.” - JP, Owner of JP Hair Design JP is a true leader and supporter for bettering the community rather than competing. Working as a business consultant, JP helps other shops in the 608 community prepare for state board exams, shares his business knowledge with best management practices and other tricks of the trade. By supporting his fellow barbers and apprentices, JP has enriched the 608 community with his philanthropy. “Spencer and I played football together in 1992 at UW- Whitewater and has worked with me for 21 years at JP Hair Design. It would not be right to not give big ups to my guy for branching out on his own and opening Barber Shop Studio in August. Spencer Johnson has been an influential member of the JP Hair Design family and I wish him the best in all of his future endeavors.” - JP, Owner of JP Hair Design JP Hair Design has been awarded the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce Award in 2018 for Small Business Leadership and the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce’s 59th Annual Award in 2011 Featured Business.
“...we have barbers of all colors that come from diverse backgrounds” - Jeff Patterson
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