Born and raised in Udine, Italy, Emiliano Freschi has built an international career that spans some of Europe’s most vibrant spa markets.
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.
From sweeping floors to leading one of Alberta’s most trusted hot tub service companies, Tanner Drost has worked nearly every role in the industry.
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.
Katherine Brown has been part of Hansen’s Pool & Spa for as long as she can remember — literally. “I’ve grown up within the company,” she says, recalling days spent stocking shelves, assisting customers in their backyards and eventually making sales on the showroom floor.
Cody Meador has built a career helping shape standout brands in the hot tub industry. He began at Jacuzzi Group, serving as senior product marketing manager for Jacuzzi, Sundance and Dimension One, where he worked closely with engineering, sales and international teams to launch products and support global marketing campaigns.
He may be a fresh face in the pool and spa industry, but Marcus Ragonese is standing out with his knack for solving problems. At the end of 2023, he joined Patio Pleasures as a service technician.
Jacob Specht grew up with the pool and spa industry woven into family life. His father, Rick Specht, founded Pool to Spa Services in 1993 after a career with Aqua Quip dating back to the 1970s.