Cody Williams served as a sales and finance manager at a local Ducati dealership, but a chance encounter with a customer — a pool industry veteran — set him on a new path. Williams decided to transition from selling motorcycles to building pools.
Poolwerx Northern Utah is a dynamic outdoor living and pool maintenance franchise founded by Kevin Linsley and Steven Kay. Drawing on their backgrounds in landscape architecture and horticulture, the duo brings a blend of design aesthetics and technical expertise to the pool industry.
Nicholas Hauk’s unwavering spirit led him to take the plunge into entrepreneurship. He launched Pure Design, his pool construction firm, a testament to his vision and commitment to excellence.
Aaron’s passion for continuous improvement drives him, as he believes there’s always room to become better in the ever-evolving pool industry.
Dan Rice entered the world of pools at Bluewater Pools. Today, he’s the owner of Sweet Southern Pools. Learn how his journey from retail to skilled technician has laid the foundation for his successful pool maintenance career.
In the world of pool maintenance, Sabrina Salem has emerged as a groundbreaking figure who has shattered stereotypes to excel in various facets of the industry.
Shain Black’s remarkable journey as he aspires to leave a lasting impact on the industry and guide the next generation of pool professionals.
Krystal Guilhemotonia began her pool industry career the same way many get their start in a family business: She started working for her dad, Brian Goettlich, off the books when he was running Aqua Creek Products from their family’s dining room table. Aqua Creek, based in Missoula, Montana, manufactures lifts and other accessibility products for…
Ernad “Ernie” Civic was working as a personal trainer after moving to Florida when he got a message from his dad, Zlatko Civic, that changed his life. “[My dad] was ready to leave his current job in Pennsylvania but could not find work,” Ernie says. “My dad is one of the hardest workers I’ve ever…
Adam Beech has always loved tech, so in 2006 when he started his pool service company, Pool Agency, he integrated as much technology as he could. Beech says he invested heavily in a good website, Google Ad Words campaigns and review sites. In 2008, he switched all his customers to autopay with paperless billing. The…
In a male-dominated industry, Nicole Newkirk has made research and knowledge her secret weapon. She says she makes a point to be knowledgeable about construction methods and not only focus on design: “I want to be respected without changing the way I present myself,” she says, adding that she’s struggled throughout the years with people…
While attending the University of Pittsburgh, Jordan Frabasilio spent much of his time playing Division 1 college baseball. Baseball helped get him into school, thanks to an athletic scholarship, and it was a far cry from the pool industry in which Jordan had grown up watching his father, Presidential Pools & Spas president James Frabasilio….