Jay Pepito is the owner and operator of Jay’s Barbershop in fast-growing San Marcos, California. A recent transplant from the East Coast, Jay comes to North County after 20 years spent living in Philadelphia and growing up at the New Jersey shore. After completing barber school in New Jersey, Jay desired further experience and chose to apprentice as a barber at Franklin’s Barbershop in Philadelphia, PA where he then worked for five years before making the journey to California. He holds licenses as a barber and a barber manager in California and Pennsylvania respectively. Jay also earned a MS in Non-Profit Management from the University of Pennsylvania in 2016, where he also served as a Wharton Leadership Fellow, a Penn Impact Fellow, the Treasurer of the School of Social Policy and Practice, and served as an officer for the Wharton Rugby Club. Jay is also a musician, and occasionally tours with his bands END and Shai Hulud. When he is not working or playing music, he is a fitness enthusiast with pursuits ranging from distance running, Muay Thai, powerlifting, and hiking. Jay also enjoys a diverse range of hobbies such as nature photography, reading, traveling, and….well he has it in his head that someday he’ll learn to surf and spearfish. He lives nearby in San Elijo Hills with his fiancé Christine, his two step-children, and their pet snake CiCi.

Joe Torres is a North County native and has been a full-time barber for 2 years. He began his career in Oceanside where he learned and grew a deep love for barbering. He later went on to work in Point Loma for a year where he gained even more experience. Joe is inspired by the rich history of barbering. He seeks to cultivate a comfortable environment for those who book with him while providing a traditional barber experience. When he is not in the shop, Joe can be found biking, painting, listening to music, and spending time with his wife and their families.

During the pandemic, he began cutting his own hair and quickly developed a passion for the craft. This led him to enroll in barber school to refine his skills further. For June, barbering goes beyond haircuts; it's about connecting with people from all walks of life, an opportunity he treasures. When he's not at the barber's chair, you'll find him training at the gym, learning how to cook, hiking, or enjoying video games.