According to 2021 data from Statista, about 55.6 million women are employed full-time in the U.S. They are underrepresented, however, on career paths related to construction, and civil and mechanical engineering. These disparities can lead women to question whether they have what it takes to succeed in a male-dominated field.
Not in the hot tub industry.
The sampling offered below of six established hot tub professionals is proof positive that women’s leadership is a lifeblood for the industry. As the saying goes, “If you can see it, you can be it.” Their stories are already influencing younger generations and demonstrate that women will continue to find fulfilling careers in the hot tub industry so long as they possess passion, grit — and a degree of fearlessness.
The President and CEO
Meg Post
Haviland Enterprises
Grand Rapids, Michigan
The Co-Owner
Susan O’Con
Cedar Works Spa and Sauna
Eugene, Oregon
The Sister Bosses
Melissa Deverell & Becky Smith
Cambridge Pool LeisureScapes
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
The Customer Service Director
JaimeLee Wright
Dream Maker Spas
Lake Mary, Florida
The Office Manager
Tracy Sheriff
Atlanta Hot Tub Center
Roswell, Georgia
The Innovator
Angie Pettro
Spazazz
Spanish Fork, Utah
The Role Model
Sabeena Hickman
Pool and Hot Tub Alliance
Alexandria, Virginia