Team Horner announced a planned leadership transition as Bill Kent steps down from his role as CEO. Effective immediately, Mike Dooley, current chief operating officer and president, will assume the roles of CEO and president. Kent will become chairman of the board for Team Horner’s employee stock ownership plan, where he will focus on supporting the company’s employee-owners.
For Nilson Silva, the pool industry is about creating spaces where families can connect. After gaining experience at Joe Lucia Pools and Al White Pools, he launched his own company, Master Touch Outdoor Living. Building his business allowed him to put his early experience in pool operations, customer service and jobsite coordination into practice.
Skimmer, a leading software provider for pool service businesses, announced it ranked 225th on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 30th year. Skimmer grew 528% over the past three years.
Fluidra North America, a leading global manufacturer of pool and wellness products, announced Jon Viner, formerly executive vice president of commercial, spa and specialty at Fluidra, as its new president. Viner succeeds Lennie Rhoades, who is stepping down to pursue new opportunities.
Leslie’s, Inc., the largest direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry, announced the appointment of Jason McDonell as CEO, effective Sept. 9. McDonell will also join Leslie’s board of directors at that time.
King Technology, Inc., makers of FROG water care products, announced the appointment of Mike Noer as its new president and CEO, effective April 16.
Automatic Pool Covers, Inc. recently partnered with Pack Away Hunger in Indianapolis, Indiana.
POOLCORP announced it has acquired the distribution assets of Jackson, Mississippi-based Shoreline Pool Distribution LLC.
Shain Black’s remarkable journey as he aspires to leave a lasting impact on the industry and guide the next generation of pool professionals.