Pleatco Announces 2023 Pool Tech Search Winners

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Pleatco, owned by Pentair, and longtime co-sponsors GENESIS and PHTA, along with AQUA Magazine, announced the winners of the 2023 Pleatco Pool Tech Search. The winners were nominated and voted for by their peers and will be honored at the 2024 Pool and Spa Show in Atlantic City, New Jersey. 

Benjamin Gardea
Ben Gardea, Young Leader Award
Branden Lewis
Branden Lewis, Advancing Technology Award
Pleatco winner 2023
Cristina Forcione, Grand Finalist
Joe Puccio
Joe Puccio, Customer Service Award
Rob Stewart
Rob Stewart, Lifetime Achievement Award
Wes Kane
Wes Kane, Grand Finalist

Grand Finalist: Cristina Forcione, Seychelles Pools and Spas, Lasalle, Quebec, Canada 

Grand Finalist: Wes Kane, Pools Unlimited Inc., Ellicott City, Maryland  

Lifetime Achievement Award: Rob Stewart, ROBCO Water, Hammond, Ontario, Canada  

Young Leader Award: Ben Gardea, Cody Pools, San Antonio, Texas 

Customer Service Award: Joe Puccio, Clean and Clear Pools, Houston, Texas  

Advancing Technology Award: Branden Lewis, Lewis Pool Services LLC, Centerville, Tennessee  

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