Watkins Wellness, a subsidiary of Masco Corporation and a global manufacturer of home wellness products, including hot tubs, aquatic fitness systems, saunas and cold plunges, announced the appointment of Steve Stigers as its new president, effective Dec. 1. Stigers succeeds VJ Teenarsipur, who has accepted the position of president of Behr Paint Company, another Masco Corporation subsidiary.
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.
The Hot Tubs for Heroes program, launched in 2015, has grown into an initiative for veterans nationwide. The initiative began as a local effort in partnership with Spa Palace in Colorado Springs. Garrett Guinivan, an Army Reservist at the time, was inspired by his involvement with the charity Wish for Our Heroes, a group dedicated to fulfilling the needs of veterans. After a request for a spa donation for a veteran in Colorado Springs, Guinivan partnered with Mike Wiege, president of Spa Palace, to make it happen, and Hot Tubs for Heroes was born.
Fluidra North America, a leading global manufacturer of pool and wellness products, announced Jon Viner, formerly executive vice president of commercial, spa and specialty at Fluidra, as its new president.
King Technology, Inc., makers of FROG water care products, announced the appointment of Mike Noer as its new president and CEO, effective April 16.
Master Spas, a leading spa manufacturer based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, announced that Kevin Richards has been named president of the company. Richards succeeds Terry Valmassoi, who has served as president and CEO. Valmassoi will remain in his role as CEO.
Dan Sjoblom has been promoted to the role of president for Bullfrog Spas, a hot tub manufacturer based in Herriman,…