
During the holiday season, the industry lost two prominent figures.
Mike Ramey, pictured left, was president of one of the largest manufacturers rep firms -- Blake Sales Associates. He passed way Jan. 9, nearing 20 years as head of the firm.
Bil Kennedy, seen right, was the founder and CEO of PK Data, a marketing research and data firm that has served the pool/spa industry for nearly 30 years. He died the day after Christmas.
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