Laura Denbar, 39
Laura Denbar’s career began when she and her husband founded Patriot Pool and Spa in 2006, a residential pool service and maintenance company in Austin, Texas.
Justin Gormley, 39
Justin Gormley was drawn into the industry by Hal Denbar, the leader of National Pool Partners, who has a clear vision of raising the standards and reputation of the pool industry; Gormley was eager to be a part of this transformative experience.
Kyle Davidson, 39
As part of NPP, Kyle Davidson wants to push the boundaries of the service industry. “I love the potential our industry has for growth, both in size and respect level,” he says. “With Arizona being the pool mecca, there is infinite potential.”
Meghan Massey, 36
When X-Pools merged with National Pool Partners, Meghan Massey became the office manager for Aquaman Pools East. Working alongside leaders like Mike McDonough and Tyler Rasmussen deepened her knowledge of the pool industry.
NPP Chooses Pool Brain to Optimize Operations Across Branches Nationwide
Pool Brain is pleased to announce an enterprise agreement with National Pool Partners that will allow them to operate all of NPP’s branches nationwide.
The State of the Pool Industry
The pool industry is chugging along — builders are still building pools from last year, servicers are busier than ever and some manufacturers are expanding to meet demand.
Inside NPP
A day with NPP to see just what consolidation will mean for the industry One of the weird things I didn’t realize would happen after I bought the magazine is that occasionally I’d get calls from private equity firms searching for insights into the pool industry. Typically, they’d reach out, we’d chat on the phone…
This Issue Was More Than a Year in the Making
This edition of PoolPro is a bit of a departure for us, as we’ve always featured a pool professional’s smiling face on our cover from the our At the Shop photo shoot. As you can see from this issue, we’ve tried something new. It’s been more than a year since I approached Terry Arko, content…
Robert Daniels, 36
To Robert Daniels, branch manager for Pool Doctor Service & Supplies/National Pool Partners, a pool technician is more than someone who cleans and balances your pool. “Behind the scenes,” he says, “we are ensuring you and your family are safe while swimming. When you are out of town, we are normally the first to report…
Viva Las Vegas
PoolPro has compiled the best events, seminars and booths for service professionals to visit at the PSP.
Turning with the tides
Earlier this year, the pool service industry saw has seen widespread cost increases for things like chemicals, labor and, especially, gas for service vehicles. These increases have strained operating expenses for many in the business.
National Pool Partners continues rapid expansion
National Pool Partners (NPP), a multi-regional pool service company, announced the acquisition of Ambiance Pool Service & Supplies of Tucson, Arizona. Ambiance will serve as NPP’s consumer-facing pool service brand in Tucson while Aquaman Pools will remain its brand in the greater Phoenix, Arizona area. Since its launch in January 2021, NPP has become the fastest growing pool…