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.
Poolwerx Northern Utah is a dynamic outdoor living and pool maintenance franchise founded by Kevin Linsley and Steven Kay. Drawing on their backgrounds in landscape architecture and horticulture, the duo brings a blend of design aesthetics and technical expertise to the pool industry.
Nicholas Hauk’s unwavering spirit led him to take the plunge into entrepreneurship. He launched Pure Design, his pool construction firm, a testament to his vision and commitment to excellence.
Aaron’s passion for continuous improvement drives him, as he believes there’s always room to become better in the ever-evolving pool industry.
Dan Rice entered the world of pools at Bluewater Pools. Today, he’s the owner of Sweet Southern Pools. Learn how his journey from retail to skilled technician has laid the foundation for his successful pool maintenance career.
In the world of pool maintenance, Sabrina Salem has emerged as a groundbreaking figure who has shattered stereotypes to excel in various facets of the industry.
Shain Black’s remarkable journey as he aspires to leave a lasting impact on the industry and guide the next generation of pool professionals.