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.
Raymond da Rosa, 38
Since 2007, Raymond da Rosa has worked across various segments of the pool service industry, including residential maintenance, chemical treatment and equipment repair and installation. Today, he co-owns Golden State 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.
Nicole Geissberger, 29
Nicole Geissberger says the best thing about her job is the community.
Jake Sperounes, 26
After being raised on the Gulf of Mexico, Jake Sperounes has a lifelong connection to the water and an enjoyment of outdoor activities, so it was natural that he found his way into the pool service industry.
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.
Rachel Lombardi, 25
Despite being early in her career, Rachel Lombardi has already traveled across the country selling authorized dealer programs at pool industry events.
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.
Joshua Ogden
Many in the pool industry get their start thanks to a family business, but few are fourth-generation pool pros like Joshua Ogden.
Omar Plasencia
Omar Plasencia now works at AquaStar Pool Products, where he strongly aligns with the company’s values. “Family-owned, forward-thinking, innovative and fearless — that’s a team I wanted to be part of.”
Ivan Flores
For 11 years, Ivan Flores honed his expertise before starting his own venture — iPools, based out of Southern California.