When Thomas Arthur entered the hot tub Industry in 2018, he brought with him a truly global perspective on marketing shaped by professional experiences in Japan, Korea, Australia and the United States.
When Dan Lavelle left his nearly decade-long career in education in 2021, he had no plans to become one of the top hot tub sales leaders in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. But when pandemic demand for hot tubs and swim spas skyrocketed, his cousin Vincent Moscatello, owner of Orange County Pools & Spas, invited him to join the family business as a spa specialist.
With over a decade of experience in hot tub sales, Brandon Solem has witnessed firsthand how personal relationships shape success in small-market businesses. He spent 11 years as a sales associate exclusively selling Master Spas before launching Magic City Home Leisure, where he now offers Hot Spring and Sundance Spas.
When Jessica Steneri was first recommended for a service coordinator role at Great Bay Spa & Sauna in 2012, she wasn’t entirely sure the hot tub industry was for her. “Honestly, I wasn’t that interested in it,” Steneri says. “But I said, ‘What’s the worst that can happen?’ Here I am, 13 years later.” Since then, Steneri has worn many hats at Great Bay, gaining experience across the business but focusing her energy on sales and leadership roles.
Westin Runnels began his career in the hot tub industry in 2019 as lead technician for Southern Leisure Spas & Patio. Initially focused on servicing the south-central Texas market, his skill and dedication opened doors beyond the service side.
Dominic Gosselin entered the spa INdustry in 2022 and quickly distinguished himself by spearheading product innovation designed to redefine the spa ownership experience. Beginning his career at a distributor, he transitioned to Gecko Alliance, a leading manufacturer specializing in spa electronics and pumps.
For Teddy Dellas, the hot tub industry is more than a career — it’s a family legacy. Starting at 15 years old, Dellas got his first taste of the business at Leisuretime Warehouse, his family’s company.
Kara Boone’s entry into the hot tub industry was nothing short of serendipitous. Since 2021, she has been at the helm of Great Atlantic Hot Tubs, Swim Spas & Saunas — her first and only role in the industry.
Before entering the family business, AJ Cada’s early career took him through hospitality, where he worked at a boutique European-style hotel and even chauffeured celebrity guests. But in 2012, he stepped into the aquatic world, joining Cada Pools and Spas to build on a legacy that runs generations deep.
During her 12 years with Dartmouth Pools & Spas, Kait Correia has risen from selling chemicals in the retail store to running the entire operation as general manager.