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.
Pool Nation Awards 2024
At the 2024 International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo, Pool Nation hosted its fourth annual awards event. The ceremony celebrated standout professionals and cutting-edge innovations in the pool industry, recognizing excellence across a range of categories.
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.