Nevada barbers board approves most applicants with prior felonies to attend barber school or license by endorsement

During new business the Board swore in applicants and considered several requests from people with felony convictions seeking permission to attend barber school or to receive licensure by endorsement. The Board reviewed each applicant's disclosures and supporting paperwork where provided.

Manuel Flores Jr. (disclosed a 2011 larceny felony and a firearms-related charge, said he is licensed in Utah and employed at a casino) was approved to attend barber school after Mr. Foley moved and Mr. Azzam seconded. Tyler Dew Moore (two felonies from his youth; on parole until June 2026; completed a reentry program) and Josue Santiago (on parole until March 30, 2026; in residential programs and 31 months clean) were each approved to attend barber school. Carl Goodwin, with multiple prior felony convictions (including robbery and controlled substances, and an unlawful possession of a firearm offense), was also approved to attend barber school. Joshua Acevas, licensed in California but with a 2016 battery felony that remained a felony due to jurisdictional issues, was approved for licensure by endorsement.

Several applicants were tabled for incomplete documentation: Deron Williams (2014 burglary felony) and Johnny Sotelo (forgot paperwork and was advised to submit materials by April 15 or teleconference) were both tabled to the May 3, 2026 meeting, as was Derrick Morales for missing paperwork. The Board instructed applicants to file all required documents with staff at least three days before a hearing. Most motions to approve were made by Joseph Foley and seconded by Mr. Azzam; votes were recorded as unanimous among those present or teleconferenced.