When Vic Garcia wanted to build a pool in his backyard, he started calling different industry companies. But the operational issues he encountered — high-pressure sales, flakiness, lack of follow up and low design creativity — made him realize change was needed. As an engineer for the Department of Defense, Garcia manages fleet readiness of…
In 1982, the year Brooke Rossi was born, her parents Mike and Michelle DesRochers started DesRochers Pools. She spent her adolescent and teen years heavily involved with the business and has since taken over as second-generation owner, alongside her brother Brian DesRochers. After graduating from Illinois State University in 2005 with a degree in kinesiology,…
“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…
Registration and more details available at PoolSpaPatio.com. DallasNovember 16–18, 2021Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Events Tuesday, November 16 5–6 p.m. | Gilley’s DallasPHTA WAVE Young Professionals Network Event Network and socialize with fellow young professionals. Admission includes select alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and appetizers. Registration is free but space is limited, so reserve your ticket…
Rick Woemmel left his computer science job to start Bi-State Pool & Spa in 1994. Like most small business owners, back then he was the president, CEO, janitor and technician. Now, Woemmel can focus on leading, supporting and teaching his employees, making sure they develop within his company and in the industry. A longtime PHTA…
Recently, there have been several advancements in the world of pool heaters — like new innovations in fuel line flexibility, breakthroughs in minimal space requirements and the introduction of variable-speed technology to heat pumps. Hayward’s two recent product innovations in pool-heater technology are leading the industry in high-performance heating for dealers, servicers and consumers alike….
Fluidra, a worldwide leader in the pool and wellness industry and global manufacturer of equipment and connected solutions, today announced it has acquired Taylor Water Technologies LLC, a leading US-based manufacturer of water-testing solutions. Taylor joins Fluidra’s family of already distinguished brands, including Jandy, Polaris, iAquaLink, and SR Smith. Founded in 1930 and based out…
Today’s special episode is the November edition of our “News & Notes” series, in partnership with Pool Pro Magazine. After Megan’s quick update on how she has been successfully delegating and outsourcing tasks that leave her more time to devote to working on her business rather than in her business, we hop into pool-related news…
Pleatco announced the winners of the 2021 Perfect PoolGuy/Gal search. The winners will be honored in an awards ceremony held at the Pleatco booth (No. 2721) at 1:00 p.m. on November 17 during the International Pool | Spa | Patio expo in Dallas. Pleatco Perfect PoolGal 2021 Kristen MeloPreserve PoolsSummerville, South Carolina “Many hours went…
Smart home devices have been around for quite some time but connected product options may be even more beneficial than you imagined when it comes to operating and maintaining your pool. From monitoring water chemistry to spot cleaning your spa, leveraging connected products and pool automation solutions make operating and maintaining your pool a breeze. Connectivity gives you the ability to monitor and control…
IPSSA, the Independent Pool and Spa Service Association, is pleased to now offer an Affiliate Membership option for independent pool and spa professionals located more than 100 miles from an established IPSSA chapter. With a growing demand in independent service professionals interested in access to insurance, education and peer-to-peer networking opportunities, IPSSA wants to help…
Pool Chaser’s special episode is the October edition of our “News & Notes” series, in partnership with Pool Pro Magazine. The news stories we cover include a new mobile app out of Austin, TX called “ATX Swims”, through which users can directly purchase tickets to the city’s swimming pools; an accident involving a falling tree…