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.
Pool | Spa | Patio Expo
PoolPro has curated a list of top seminars, networking opportunities and must-see booths for pool professionals attending the 2024 PSP Expo, ensuring you get the most out of your time in Dallas.
Light It Up
Changing a light bulb in a pool can be tough.
While DIY internet advice abounds, a pool professional can bring the experience needed to each unique job that tutorials can’t.
A Fresh Perspective
In the evolving landscape of the modern workplace, understanding Gen Z — those born roughly between the late 1990s and early 2010s — has become crucial.
Crystal Clear Control
From the creators of the pHin Smart Water Monitor comes the next evolution in water monitoring: the Crystal Water Monitor.
Smart Algaecide for Smarter Service
King Technology, maker of FROG water care products, has introduced its newest product, FROG Algae Blocker 4Pro.
Playing Poolside
For many new pool build customers, the ideal result is more than just a pool, it’s a backyard oasis. In recent years, pool designers have expanded their amenity offerings beyond the typical tanning shelf to cater to homeowners’ growing interest in full-scale backyard entertaining.
Wider Shoulders and a Cold Plunge
Hayward’s new heat-pump technology widens the “shoulder months,” extending the usable pool season and enabling in-ground spas to double as hot tubs or cold plunges.
The HeatPro Series Heat+Chill pumps chill pool and spa water down to a shivering 40 degrees — colder than any other heat pump on the market — while allowing more efficient pool designs that look and feel great.
The Heart of Haviland
For a company that’s been manufacturing chemicals for 90 years, one might expect the secret sauce to be in the formulas Haviland Enterprises churns out in its pool and spa water treatment and stain removal products. But those who know better realize it’s the people who continue to propel the company’s success.
Incremental Improvements
As a business owner, you juggle multiple tasks: managing a team, handling clients, bringing in new leads and making sure projects run smoothly. Among these, one critical responsibility is often neglected: ensuring profitability. .