Tracy Lingo, 38
Tracy Lingo’s fascination with the underwater world began long before she stepped into the pool industry. In 2013, she joined Hammerhead International, a company renowned for its underwater window installations.
Josh Speyrer, 38
In 2013, a chance opportunity arose when Josh Speyrer’s wife, who was then two months pregnant, was approached by a colleague about a promising Manager in Training Program at POOLCORP. Although she wasn’t interested, her referral led Speyrer to start the program at SCP in Mandeville, Louisiana, transitioning from a career in poultry to one in pools.
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.
Aden Dunne, 31
Aden Dunne’s connection to the pool industry started long before he could imagine making it his career. Growing up in North County, San Diego, he spent summers helping his father with the family pool cleaning business.
Molly Snyder, 28
At 14, Molly Snyder took a job at The Pool Place in Abington, Massachusetts. Starting as a cashier, she quickly expanded her skills, moving on to water testing and working at the parts counter. In 2014, she left the industry to attend Sage College of Albany, where she earned a degree in marketing.
A Fresh Perspective
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Smart Algaecide for Smarter Service
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A New Era of Education
Since its inception nearly four years ago, Pool Nation has been driven by a desire for quality industry education.
Coachella Valley Pools
Pedro Paloalto empezó en el sector en 2002 ayudando a su suegro a limpiar piscinas. Esa experiencia finalmente llevó a Paloalto a fundar Coachella Valley Pools y a compartir consejos como Pete the Pool Guy en Instagram.
Uso del CO2 para Controlar el pH
Cuando se trata del mantenimiento de una piscina, mantener el agua equilibrada es vital tanto para la seguridad como para el disfrute. Tradicionalmente, el ácido ha sido la solución preferida para controlar los niveles de pH, pero existe otro método eficaz: el dióxido de carbono o CO2.
Coachella Valley Pools
Pedro Paloalto started in the industry in 2002 helping his father-in-law clean pools. That experience eventually led to Paloalto starting Coachella Valley Pools and sharing advice as Pete the Pool Guy on Instagram.
Using CO2 to Manage pH
When it comes to pool maintenance, keeping the water balanced is vital for both safety and enjoyment. Traditionally, acid has been the go-to solution for managing pH levels, but there is another effective method: carbon dioxide, or CO2.