Lauren Cotter — 30 Under 40 2024
Lauren Cotter has worked in every aspect of the pool and spa business and has experienced the highs and lows that come with it.
Michael Kitchen — 30 Under 40 2024
Michael Kitchen stumbled into the hot tub industry 15 years ago to get himself through college. “I started humbly, performing water tests and stocking shelves at Jacuzzi Ontario’s Mississauga location,” he says.
Maggie Wood — 30 Under 40 2024
Maggie Wood, general manager and co-owner of Hansen’s Pool & Spa in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has been involved one way or another in her family’s business her entire life.
Katie Birely — 30 Under 40 2024
Katie Birely began her career in the pool and spa industry in 2015 and has been growing and learning ever since.
Radostina Stoycheva — 30 Under 40 2024
Radostina Stoycheva started her career in 2019 as a digital marketing specialist, working on hot tub dealer websites and creating content for SEO, landing pages, emails and ads.
Jessica Werner — 30 Under 40 2024
Jessica Werner loves helping people enjoy pools and spas with fewer chemicals and providing peace of mind for health-conscious customers.
AJ Grucky — 30 Under 40 2024
AJ Grucky has been in the pool and hot tub industry his entire life. “My father, John Grucky, has been working in the industry since 1987 with Blake Sales Associates, a manufacturer’s rep firm,” he says.
Jennifer Roberts — 30 Under 40 2024
Jennifer Roberts enjoys providing products that help individuals, couples and families find relaxation in their backyards.
Safety from Showrooms to Soaks
Whether it’s solving day-to-day problems or plotting long-term growth, spa retailers have a lot of priorities but chief among them is workplace safety.
Boldly Buying
As part of our succession planning series, here’s a look at what happens when an outside buyer successfully purchases a hot tub business.
You’re Hot Then You’re Cold
Despite once being outliers, swim spas and cold tubs — also called ice baths or cold plunges — are emerging as popular products in the hot tub industry.
Power Women: Rita Rowlen and Kara Weed
Rita Rowlen & Kara Weed, Ultra Modern Pool & Patio, Wichita, Kansas