Gold Medal Pools Dives into National Expansion with Atlanta Acquisition

ByPoolPro February 12, 2024February 12, 2024

Gold Medal Pools, a Texas-based pool builder, announced its largest acquisition, purchasing Atlanta-based Andy’s Pool Service. It is the company’s first deal of 2024 and first transaction outside of Texas.

Andy’s Pool Service was established in 1987 and currently services the entire Atlanta metro area. Owners Richard Sosebee and Dwayne Hamrick will remain within the Gold Medal Ownership Group.

“We’ve created a successful blueprint in the Dallas/Fort Worth market, and we expect the Andy’s Pool Service acquisition to serve as a beachhead for future acquisitions throughout the Southern market,” says Josh Sandler, CEO of Gold Medal Pools.

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