Raymond da Rosa, 38
Since 2007, Raymond da Rosa has worked across various segments of the pool service industry, including residential maintenance, chemical treatment and equipment repair and installation. Today, he co-owns Golden State Pools.
Nick LaPointe, 37
Nick LaPointe was practically born into the pool industry. His father purchased a pool route in 1990, a time when chlorine gas was still used to treat pools. LaPointe’s mother ran the company out of her home, and LaPointe would help in the summertime and began working on routes when he got his driver’s license.
Nicole Geissberger, 29
Nicole Geissberger says the best thing about her job is the community.
Jake Sperounes, 26
After being raised on the Gulf of Mexico, Jake Sperounes has a lifelong connection to the water and an enjoyment of outdoor activities, so it was natural that he found his way into the pool service industry.
Aden Dunne, 31
Aden Dunne’s connection to the pool industry started long before he could imagine making it his career. Growing up in North County, San Diego, he spent summers helping his father with the family pool cleaning business.
Rachel Lombardi, 25
Despite being early in her career, Rachel Lombardi has already traveled across the country selling authorized dealer programs at pool industry events.
Molly Snyder, 28
At 14, Molly Snyder took a job at The Pool Place in Abington, Massachusetts. Starting as a cashier, she quickly expanded her skills, moving on to water testing and working at the parts counter. In 2014, she left the industry to attend Sage College of Albany, where she earned a degree in marketing.
Joshua Ogden, 38
Many in the pool industry get their start thanks to a family business, but few are fourth-generation pool pros like Joshua Ogden.
Omar Plasencia, 38
Omar Plasencia now works at AquaStar Pool Products, where he strongly aligns with the company’s values. “Family-owned, forward-thinking, innovative and fearless — that’s a team I wanted to be part of.”
Ivan Flores, 39
For 11 years, Ivan Flores honed his expertise before starting his own venture — iPools, based out of Southern California.
Robert Naranjo, 37
With resolve and the support of his family, Robert Naranjo started Skimmers Pool Service. After years of hard work, the company now offers service, repair and construction to the Fort Bend County, Texas, area. Naranjo says his best advice for running a successful business are simply to be honest, dependable, responsive and consistent.
Kyle Peter, 39
Kyle Peter wants Nevergreen to set the bar for excellence and offer support for other area companies.