Cabana Acquires H&H Pool Services
Cabana has acquired H&H Pool Services, a San Francisco East Bay pool service company with more than 50 years of history, expanding its presence in Northern California.
IPSSA Donates $10,000 to California Fire Relief Fund for Fellow Service Professionals
The Independent Pool and Spa Service Association helped raise money for the Fire Relief Fund at the Western Pool & Spa Show in February. IPSSA was recognized at the event for donating $10,000 to help fellow pool professionals affected by the recent fires in California.
Mike Ellison, 40
Once the pool business sucks you in, you won’t get out. That’s what Mike Ellison says, and he is happy it happened to him.
IPSSA President Mike Denham Shares Plan for Continued Growth
Mike Denham was selected as the new president of the Independent Pool and Spa Service Association for 2024-25.
2023 New IPSSA Award Winners Chosen
The Independent Pool and Spa Service Association has now chosen the winners for its new awards.
Short No Longer
Shortages, factory fires and record-breaking freezes. Only a few years ago, these were the realities throughout the pool service industry — all while demand for new pools increased during the pandemic.
IPSSA Expands and Adds New Awards
The Independent Pool and Spa Service Association now offers three awards designed specifically for service professionals. These awards are part of IPSSA’s continued desire to engage members, and the criteria reflect the organization’s core values of community, education and support. The Pool Professional of Tomorrow Award is to be awarded to any IPSSA member that…
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…
Skimmer partnering with UPA and IPSSA
In early August it was announced that pool service software company, Skimmer, will be working alongside trade groups, the United Pool Association and the Independent Pool and Spa Service Association.
Payan Pool Service — Playing the Long Game
Javier Payan was just 21 years old when he started Payan Pool Service in 1987.
IPSSA Expands Education Fund
The Independent Pool and Spa Service Association, is pleased to announce the expansion of its Education Fund in an effort to lower the overall cost of education for service professionals. The subsidized training courses are available to all self-employed swimming pool/spa service professionals in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Nevada and Texas regardless of whether or…