The Florida Swimming Pool Association has hired its CEO to replace Elizabeth McMurray, who departed the organization in January.
The group chose to hire from within the industry, selecting Lyndsey Shock, who took over the post May 5. She was chosen from among 200 applicants.
She has held several positions at Florida Water Products, including as an owner. She also owned a small business outside the pool industry, and has experience working as a sales representative for Gorman Company.
For FSPA, Shock has served as the Tampa Bay chapter coordinator and as a member of the Board of Directors in the past.
“We were looking for someone with a background in our industry, and who knew about associations, because associations are different to govern than a business,” said FSPA President Deidre Bedford. “What we found in Lyndsey was basically everything. There’s just so much involved in the industry that knowing it like Lyndsey does, she’ll be up very quickly.”
As Shock takes over the helm, the organization’s priorities will center on growing membership beyond its current 800, Bedford said.
“We have been slowly but surely growing it,” she said. “But there’s about 4,000 builders in Florida, probably 2,000 pool cleaners or more. We want to reach all of Florida. Growing our membership will make us stronger.”
She expressed confidence in the incoming CEO.
“The years of experience Lyndsey has in the pool industry gives her an understanding and leg up in entering this role,” Bedford said. “We are confident good things will come from her leadership and implementation of FSPA’s goals.”
