Deep in the heart of Iowa, QCA Spas has been a player in the hot tub industry for decades, evolving from a small, family-run business into a modern, thriving company.
Lia Morgillo built her hot tub industry knowledge long before she held any official title. Growing up in a family that owned and operated Brothers Pool, Morgillo’s childhood was shaped by the culture of the pool and spa industry, preparing her to take over the company as CEO at just 20 years old in 2011.
Gregory Coblentz started when he was “just a little guy” cleaning hot tubs for his family’s business, Master Spas of West Michigan.
Lauren Cotter has worked in every aspect of the pool and spa business and has experienced the highs and lows that come with it.
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.
The hot tub industry has experienced significant growth fueled by a desire for wellness and home-based recreation.
I love writing about women in the hot tub industry. And what a treat it was to visit Rita Rowlen and Kara Weed in Wichita, Kansas, for this article.
Rita Rowlen & Kara Weed, Ultra Modern Pool & Patio, Wichita, Kansas
Lisa Kennedy, general manager of TCG Wellness, Burlington, Ontario
The International Hot Tub Association, an affiliate organization of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, exists to protect the hot tub industry and increase awareness of the health and wellness benefits of hot tubs.
In the late 1980s, Coast Spas started as a retailer in the hot tub industry. However, in 1997, the company pivoted into manufacturing, a decision that laid the foundation for its trajectory of innovation and growth.