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.
Dripping with Professionalism
In the pool industry, everyone is equal when it comes to marketing and building a brand. Because most of the tools the largest companies use are also accessible to smaller operations. Even better — many of them are free.
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.
Renee Porter, 38
Deciding to take a break after college graduation, Renee Porter switched gears from her degree in science and went into commercial insurance. She started working for her “bonus mom,” Jeannette Blanton, in 2010.
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.
Fluidra to Launch Climate Action Week 2024
Fluidra, a global leader in pool and wellness equipment, announced the return of Climate Action Week on Oct. 21-27. The event will spotlight Fluidra’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, focusing on reducing the environmental impact of the pool and wellness industry and highlighting the company’s efforts to minimize its carbon footprint and promote more efficient pool technologies.
AquaStar Announces New Regional Sales Manager and Expansion into International Markets
AquaStar Pool Products, Inc. has hired Korey Wax as regional sales manager covering Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Utah.
De Aprendiz a Maestro
Muchas industrias comerciales tienen programas de aprendizaje, pero hasta hace unos años, la industria de las piscinas no era una de ellas. Eso cambió en 2020, cuando se aprobó el programa del Comité de Aprendizaje y Capacitación en Piscinas y Spas (Pool & Spa Apprenticeship and Training Committee program, PSATC), seguido por los programas de la Alianza de Piscinas y Spas (Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, PHTA).
Leslie’s Announces CEO Transition
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.
Apprentice to Master
Many trade industries have apprenticeship programs, but until a few years ago, the pool industry wasn’t one of them. That changed in 2020 when the Pool & Spa Apprenticeship and Training Committee’s program was approved, followed by programs from the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance.
HASA’s Texas Expansion
HASA Inc., a provider of water treatment solutions, is poised to transform the pool industry with its expansion into Texas .
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.