Moses Campos - 2024 30 Under 40

Moses Campos, 38

ByBethany Branscum

Before Moses Campos worked as a start-up technician and weekly maintenance tech at Southernwind Pools in McKinney, Texas, he was a graphic designer for small companies and ad agencies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. With this background, the idea of creating backyard spaces appealed to him. After his hard work was noticed, he was moved into a design role within his first year. Campos learned construction practices and Pool Studio under the guidance of the general manager, who valued his creative vision. This opportunity allowed him to excel in sales, where his innovative approach and attention to detail propelled him to become a top salesperson.

James Broderick - 2024 30 Under 40

James Broderick, 39

ByBethany Branscum

James Broderick started in the industry by managing a swim school. As the general manager of Goldfish Swim School in 2018, Broderick oversaw a 60,000-gallon pool, taught life-saving skills to kids and worked as a certified lifeguard instructor. When the pandemic closed the school in 2020, Broderick saw an opportunity. Using a stimulus check, he and his wife started JB’s Pool Care.

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Angela Tran, 39

ByBethany Branscum

Angela Tran’s career has been marked by a unique blend of financial expertise, operational leadership and strategic planning, which she has applied across a variety of industries. Today, she serves as chief strategy officer for HASA, where her passion for innovation and commitment to sustainability are at the forefront of her work. 

Kristal Needham - 2024 30 Under 40

Kristal Needham, 37

ByBethany Branscum

Kristal Needham’s path to founding Freedom Solar Energy began in 2009, during a turbulent time for both the housing and pool industry. Solar pool heating, however, had already been a staple for over 40 years, providing owners with an effective, energy-efficient way to heat their pools. Needham saw this niche as the perfect opportunity to make her mark, especially as government rebates and incentives helped raise awareness about solar energy’s potential.

David Jones - 2024 30 Under 40

David Jones, 40

BySarah Knieff

When David Jones was 11, a family friend hired him to do some gardening work.

“After about six months, we noticed that the pool maintenance jobs seemed much easier,” he says. “We contacted [a friend’s] uncle who was a pool cleaner and asked him to teach us the ropes. He took my friend along for a day, and soon after, we placed an ad in the Pennysaver and started acquiring pool service accounts.”

Jacob Cummins - 2024 30 Under 40

Jacob Cummins, 35

ByBethany Branscum

Jacob Cummins dove into the pool industry as a technical sales manager at Zodiac, focusing on growing the aftermarket presence for service providers. His role involved understanding technical troubleshooting in the field and leveraging that expertise to boost sales among service companies. This hands-on experience laid the foundation for his current position as a territory sales manager, where he aims to expand Fluidra’s equipment presence in both new construction and the aftermarket segments.

Christy Townsley, 37

Christy Townsley, 37

ByBethany Branscum

Christy Townsley’s career in the pool industry is built on a strong foundation of marketing experience across both consumer-packaged goods and manufacturing. Currently, as a market manager for Nidec Motor Corporation, she focuses on business development and understanding market segments. Her varied background has helped her adapt and learn, which she views as key elements of her success.