Blayr Lignoski has spent more than a decade building his career in nearly every corner of the pool industry. He started in retail with A&M Corson’s Aquavalue, worked in repairs with the same company, then served as warehouse manager at Tropical Water Pools before moving into service management with National Pool Partners/Aquaman Pools.
Sarah Hoopes first entered the aquatics world as general manager of an Aqua-Tots Swim School, where she met Damien Ludwig, owner of Foothills Pool Care & Repair. Their professional relationship grew into a mentorship, and by 2019, Hoopes joined Foothills as a receptionist. In a few years, she rose through the ranks to office manager, general manager and now general operations officer and part owner.
For Mikayla Rodgers, the pool industry is about connections. In 2014, she started helping her now-husband with his father’s pool route at Triton Pools & Spas.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the “Every Child a Swimmer” bill into law on Sept. 26, making her state the latest to adopt a measure aimed at preventing childhood drowning through school-based information campaigns.
Successful subcontractor management goes beyond project completion. By setting clear expectations and providing meaningful support, builders can forge strong, long-term partnerships with subcontractors and external crews.
The Amenity Collective, a leading provider of single-service solutions across the aquatics, fitness and recreation industries, has launched Amenity Construction Group, a new holding company that unites its premier aquatics brands under one platform to deliver comprehensive pool and specialty outdoor construction services while accelerating growth initiatives.
SPS PoolCare, a leading swimming pool services company formed in 2021, announced its 150th acquisition.
Every Child a Swimmer announced the successful passage of its life-saving water safety legislation in Arizona and New Mexico, with each state’s governor signing the bills into law.
Heritage Pool Supply Group announced it has acquired Modern Edge Stone & Tile, LLC.
Las personas profesionales en piscinas están trabajando para alcanzar un consenso sobre si incluir los productos químicos en el precio de su servicio o separar ese costo para los clientes. Es una deliberación importante, especialmente con las fluctuaciones de precios en los últimos años.
AquaStar Pool Products, Inc. has hired Korey Wax as regional sales manager covering Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Utah.
Tres años después de presentar The Attendant, un sistema de automatización de piscinas, Poolside Tech lanzó en agosto una nueva versión: The Attendant Mini.