In 2012, faced with the closure of her previous workplace, Marcia Gyles embarked on an expedition from Indiana to Montana with her two young children, seeking a fresh start. While substitute teaching and searching for jobs, she encountered Aqua Creek Products.
After spending 15 years in the hospitality industry, Marley Cunningham reached a crossroads in her career. She realized she was happiest when exercising her creativity, which happened most often in her marketing roles. So, she pivoted.
Anthony Pizzi began in pool service, where he identified an issue with pool ladder bumpers damaging vinyl liners. He founded Poolular and developed the product LadderBoss as a solution to protect liners.
Jessica Werner joined Clear Comfort as an intern before completing her studies at the University of Colorado-Boulder. Over five years later, she remains an integral part of the company’s success.
Johan Temple started in the pool industry as an apprentice, working alongside his father — Jon Temple, owner of Tempool Inc. — and learning the intricacies of the trade. He swiftly progressed, running crews by age 18.
Cody Williams served as a sales and finance manager at a local Ducati dealership, but a chance encounter with a customer — a pool industry veteran — set him on a new path. Williams decided to transition from selling motorcycles to building pools.
Ernad “Ernie” Civic was working as a personal trainer after moving to Florida when he got a message from his...
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In a male-dominated industry, Nicole Newkirk has made research and knowledge her secret weapon. She says she makes a point...