Poolwerx Appoints Marla Mock as Chief Operating Officer
Poolwerx has appointed Marla Mock as chief operating officer for its U.S. operations as the franchise pool service brand continues to expand its presence across the country.
Poolwerx Appoints Global CEO to Propel Future Growth
The largest global franchise pool service brand, Poolwerx, announced Nic Brill as global CEO, effective Oct 2.
Skimmer Announces Public API to Support Custom Enterprise Workflows
Skimmer, a leading enterprise operating system for scaling pool service businesses, announced the availability of its new public API, designed to support enterprise customers who want to integrate Skimmer more deeply into their operational tech stacks.
Poolwerx USA Selects Skimmer as Official Pool Service Software Partner
Skimmer, a leading platform for pool service professionals, announced it has been selected as the software vendor of choice for Poolwerx, the world’s largest pool service and retail brand.
Norwest Acquires Poolwerx
Poolwerx, has been acquired by U.S. investment firm, Norwest Venture Partners.
Brian Fernandes, 39
“The pool industry is surprisingly lucrative and complex,” says Brian Fernandes, business development manager at Poolwerx. Fernandes oversees multiple Poolwerx franchise partners, helping to enforce best practices and coach business growth via technical excellence, customer service, local area marketing, profit-and-loss management and organizational strategy. Fernandes began working in the pool industry as a retail associate…
Pump Up the Perks
The signs are everywhere: Now hiring. Help wanted. Bonuses for new employees. But good help still is hard to find. Frank Disher, a Poolwerx franchise partner in Texas, says COVID has had a huge impact on the employment status of local pool pros in his area. He receives a ton of applications but can’t seem…
Female franchisees taking charge at Poolwerx
Poolwerx has added two new pool supply and service locations in North Texas, both owned and operated by female entrepreneurs. Darlene Childs opened Poolwerx Lantana and Melanie Earles has opened Poolwerx Haslet, each servicing their greater areas. After being disappointed with some of the options in their respective neighborhoods, they each saw an opportunity to…
Poolwerx Launches Summer Sweepstakes
Pool owners who reside near a Poolwerx retail location or are within a service area can register to win free pool service for a year at Poolwerx.com. People who register are also eligible to win weekly prizes like pool party packs that contain essential chemicals like a non-chlorine oxidizer, shock, phosphate remover and an enzyme…
Poolwerx creates new positions, prioritizes innovation
Poolwerx, the global pool supply and service company with U.S. headquarters in Dallas, has appointed chief innovation officer Shannon O’Brien to the Poolwerx senior leadership team in a newly created role to define the company’s innovation pipeline and build upon the company’s rapid U.S. expansion. O’Brien, son of Poolwerx CEO and founder John O’Brien, will…
Poolwerx adds Georgia franchise partner
Poolwerx, the global pool supply and service company with U.S. headquarters in Dallas, is now servicing pools in eight states with the addition of franchise partner Josh Jenkins, who now owns and operates a mobile-only Poolwerx territory in Rome, Georgia. Jenkins, a pharmacist, is currently a market health and wellness director at Walmart. In addition…