Barbers
Meet the Barbers of Team Rico's.
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Charles Washington
Owner & BarberMr. Washington is a proud native of Mobile, Alabama. After retiring from the Marine Corps in 1994, he completed Barber College in San Diego, California, while receiving his Master Barber’s License that same year. He has a proven record of accomplishments, operating, and managing businesses in the haircare industry. He previously owned and operated Tri-City Square Barber Shop, in Vista, California. He is the owner and founder of both Rico’s Barber Shop, Rico’s Hair Fashion Design and Barber Shop in Murrieta, California. He is now the sole owner and operator of Rico’s Barber Shop & Styles in Murrieta. He has served on the Orange County Barbering Apprenticeship Council and is currently serving as Coordinator for the San Bernardino/Riverside Counties Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC).
Charles is a prominent member of the barbering and residential community. He has been instrumental in helping prospective barbers in their pursuit and acclimation into the haircare industry. Many of which have grasp the finer aspects of business operation and moved on to start their business challenges. Upon arrival to the Inland Empire region, Charles volunteered to work at the Poll on Election Days, this lead him to found the Murrieta Unified Political Action Committee (MUPAC). During his spare time, he enjoys hanging out with family, playing golf, and mentoring young men into becoming productive citizens. In past years, before retiring after 33 years, he was a sports referee at the high school level in San Diego County. He holds a Masters of Business Administration Degree from University of Phoenix and is in the process of writing his dissertation for his Doctorate in Business from Argosy University.
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Reggie
BarberReggie is a native New Yorker, born in Harlem. He grew up in Durham, North Carolina after his parents relocated. He graduated from high school in 1990. Reggie said he hung out for a couple of years, trying to determine what career he wanted to pursue. The light came on in 1993, when he enrolled in Kappatal Cuts Barber School, located in Norfolk, Virginia.
After obtaining his credentials, he worked at various barbershops in the Norfolk area to hone his skills. In 1998, Reggie felt his skills were proficient enough to strike out on his own. He relocated to San Diego, California and opened his own shop in El Cajon, California. In 2004, Reggie moved 50 miles northward to Menifee, California where he commuted six days a week operating his business. February 2008 he became a Team Rico’s member. During his past time, he enjoys watching all sports, hanging with the family and just plain old relaxing.
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Keysean
BarberKeysean is a native of San Diego and a 20XX graduate of Garfield High School. After graduating, Keysean contends that he worked various engineering firms. Cutting hair has always been a passion of his; as a result he decided to try his talent in the haircare industry by attending Marenello studying cosmetology prior to the organization being forced to close.
After the school closing keysean was forced to return to the labor market and commenced working as a contractor for the Department of Defense. Keysean joined “Team Rico’s” upon completing the Barbering Pre-apprentice Program at the Inland Career Education Center. According to Keysean, he enjoys servicing all type of hair and texture. Keysean works by walk-ins or appointments.
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Fred
BarberFred is a native Californian, hailing from San Diego. He is a graduate of El Cajon Valley High School in 2000. After graduation he attended Grossmont Community College seeking a degree in Marketing and Communication. Fred recently attended San Bernardino Adult Education and now barbering under the auspices of the Southern California Barbering Apprenticeship Council program. Fred is one the latest addition to Team Rico. He works at Rico’s Shop #1located on Murrieta Hot Springs Road. Give Fred a call and check out his talent.