Author: Bethany Branscum

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    Ramos Pool & Spa

    Cuando Ángel Ramos comenzó a acompañar a su padre, Fernando, a los trabajos de piscinas a los 12 años, pensó que solo estaba ayudando y ganando algo de dinero los fines de semana, pero más adelante se dio cuenta de que estaba construyendo una carrera. Hoy, el equipo de padre e hijo detrás de Ramos Pool & Spa, en Lakeside, California, se acerca al décimo aniversario de la empresa.

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    Power Women

    Across the pool industry, leadership doesn’t always come with a title — it’s built over time through real-world experience, hard-earned credibility and doing things the right way. This year’s Power Women represent every corner of the profession, from builders and service leaders to advocates and educators. Each has carved out a path while helping elevate the people around her, proving that the future of the industry is being shaped by women with both purposeful vision and boots-on-the-ground experience.

  • Power Women: Julie Kazdin

    Julie Kazdin has never known a life without pools. Born into a family business on the East End of Long Island, she grew up surrounded by the rhythms of the industry her parents helped build. Her mother and father founded Kazdin Pools & Spas in 1974, years before she was born, and from the start, it was a true family operation. “They joked that the accountant used to feed me peas while he was doing his work,” Kazdin says. 

  • Pool Nation Awards 2025

    At this year’s International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo, Pool Nation hosted its fifth annual awards celebration, bringing together industry pros from across the country to recognize standout achievements, exceptional craftsmanship and the next generation of leaders shaping the future of aquatics. The event highlighted individual excellence and companywide impact across several categories. This…

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    Construyendo Comunidad, Derribando Barreras

    Heritage Pool Supply Group está creando inclusión en las industrias de piscinas y paisajismo con su programa Heritage Para Latinos. Diseñado para apoyar y empoderar a las personas profesionales hispanas, la iniciativa se basa en un modelo exitoso iniciado por la división de techos de SRS Distribution y ahora lleva recursos adaptados, capacitación y desarrollo comunitario a las personas profesionales de piscinas en todo el país.