Gold Medal Pools
Growth with employee-first acquisitions and a mission to modernize pool service
Timeless Talent
The pool industry is known for innovation, hustle and the next big thing, but behind many of today’s thriving businesses are professionals who’ve spent decades laying the groundwork.
Heritage Pool Supply Group Names Scott Frost as President
Heritage Pool Supply Group announced the appointment of Scott Frost as president of Heritage Pool. Frost comes to Heritage Pool with more than three decades of pool industry experience. He also serves as chair-elect of The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance.
Hiring for Growth
Let’s be honest: Not everyone is a perfect fit for the pool industry. It can be a physically demanding job that requires technicians to balance customer service with adhering to best safety practices.
Easton Select Group Acquires Island Pools
Easton Select Group, a national leader in pool services and backyard leisure solutions, has acquired Island Pools, a provider of pool design, construction, renovation and service based in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.
Inside Heritage
Heritage Pool Supply Group has quickly established itself as a formidable presence in the pool industry, with a commitment to customer service, strategic growth and community involvement.
Soake Pools Welcomes New Staff Members
Soake Pools, a New England-based plunge pool manufacturer, recently hired Shane Baker and Jarrett Brathwaite.
Sabrina Salem, 23
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.
AquaStar Names New Southeast Regional Sales Manager
AquaStar Pool Products, Inc. has hired Josh Speyrer as regional sales manager for the southeast region.
HASA, Inc. Hires New COO, Expands C-Suite
HASA, Inc., a leading provider of premium liquid sodium hypochlorite solutions for recreational, municipal and industrial water sanitization, announced several promotions intended to support the brand’s growth.
Shell’s Pool & Spa Service
Her grandmother broke the mold as a real-life “Rosie the Riveter,” repairing airplanes during World War II. Following in her footsteps, Michelle Watson is blazing a trail for women in the male-dominated pool industry. As the owner of Shell’s Pool & Spa Service, Watson specializes in pool and spa maintenance as well as repairs for…
Jared Schwab, 34
When someone invents an innovative product, there’s a likely path that is followed. Usually after selling people on the idea, then scaling operations to fulfill orders, there’s a point where the entrepreneur can’t make all the sales themselves. They need help. Some companies will hire a salesperson or two, train them and send them out…