IPSSA President Mike Denham Shares Plan for Continued Growth
Mike Denham was selected as the new president of the Independent Pool and Spa Service Association for 2024-25.
Pool Nation to Host Heritage Boot Camp
Pool Nation, a leader in promoting education and professionalism in the pool service industry, will host the Heritage Boot Camp in McKinney, Texas, March 1-2.
Pool Nation Announces Hayward Holdings, Inc. as Newest Visionary Partner
Pool Nation, a leader in promoting education and professionalism in the pool service industry, announced Hayward Holding, Inc. as its newest visionary partner.
PHTA Unveils Updated Strategic Plan
PHTA unveils updated plan for future growth, prioritizing resources and member satisfaction.
Mallory Bjekich-Wachowski
In 2022, Mallory Bjekich-Wachowski started her company, Toolbox for Excellence, with fellow industry professional Jane Merritt, combining her pool industry background with her love of education. She also works at All Seasons Pools & Spas in Orland Park, Illinois, as a training and business development manager.
IPSSA Expands and Adds New Awards
The Independent Pool and Spa Service Association now offers three awards designed specifically for service professionals. These awards are part of IPSSA’s continued desire to engage members, and the criteria reflect the organization’s core values of community, education and support. The Pool Professional of Tomorrow Award is to be awarded to any IPSSA member that…
NSPF Scholarship Selectees
The National Swimming Pool Foundation has awarded 17 scholarships and fellowships to college and graduate students for the 2018 academic year. “We are all about education,” says Thomas Lachocki, CEO at NSPF. “When a member of our CPO Certification family is pursuing a college degree, we are pleased to help.” In August, all recipients were…
New APSP Certification
The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals has created a new certification for commercial swimming pool operators, managers, engineers, service-company professionals, health officials and facility owners, the PPSO Professional Pool & Spa Operator Course. It’s available in print and e-book formats. “APSP experts devoted countless hours to ensuring this new certification course is designed for…
Genesis/NSPF Offering Education in Canada/Renovation School on the West Coast
Genesis/The National Swimming Pool Foundation will hold classes at the 2017 Canadian Pool & Spa Conference & Expo in December. It will offer five classes, including a paid, preconference class Construction 202: Reinforced Concrete Pools. The rest of the offerings will be part of the general conference program. Also, for the first time, Genesis/NSPF will…