POOLCORP, the world’s largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool and related backyard products, announced Kenneth “Kenny” G. St. Romain, senior vice president, will retire from his position in 2026, and John B. Watwood has joined the company as executive vice president.
Brandon Underwood’s career in the pool industry has been defined by steady growth and a focus on people. Since joining POOLCORP in 2018 as a sales center manager in San Antonio, he has climbed the leadership ranks, moving to zone manager a year later and expanding his oversight to multiple Texas markets. By 2021, his responsibilities stretched across Austin, San Antonio, New Braunfels and Corpus Christi. In 2022, he was promoted to regional manager, leading sales and operations across central and south Texas.
POOLCORP will celebrate its 30th anniversary as a publicly listed company by ringing the opening bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite this month.
POOLCORP, the world’s largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool and related backyard products, celebrated its vendor partners during its 2025 International Sales Conference.
POOLCORP announced it has acquired Vegas Stone Brokers, a hardscape company known for delivering high-quality travertine, veneers, pavers and stone across the Las Vegas market, effective Oct. 3.
Aiper, a global manufacturer of cordless robotic pool cleaners, has signed a strategic agreement with POOLCORP, a wholesale distributor of pool supplies and equipment, to bring its products to the professional trade market.
POOLCORP has acquired the operating assets of Great Plains Supply Pool and Spa Products effective Aug. 22. A subsidiary of mSupply, Great Plains Supply serves the Midwest and Texas markets from distribution centers in Lenexa, Kansas, and Houston, Texas.
Each year, the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo brings together the industry’s top professionals, brands and educators for a week of networking, innovation and hands-on learning.
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance and POOLCORP announced the launch of Women of Water. WOW is a new initiative developed to connect, empower and advocate for women in the pool, spa and hot tub industry through community, education and leadership development.
POOLCORP, the world’s largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment and related outdoor living products, announced its XTREME Days of Customer Appreciation, an exclusive four-day sales event taking place July 16-19 at all SCP and Superior locations across North America.
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announced POOLCORP as its newest Strategic Partner.