Alves Joins Horizon

Derek Alves has joined Tucson, Ariz.-based Horizon Spa & Pool Parts Inc. as an outside sales representative for the Arizona replacement parts market. Prior to this post, he most recently served as territory sales manager at Oreq Corp., a manufacturer of pool and spa chemicals, maintenance and cleaning tools, and waterfeatures. Alves also previously served as vice president of sales, marketing and manufacturing at Waterco USA.

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Joanne McClain

Joanne McClain is editor-in-chief of Pool & Spa News and Aquatics International magazines. She was born and raised in Hawaii, where she grew to appreciate the beauty and safety of swimming pools after a hair-raising encounter with a moray eel while snorkeling as a child. Joanne lives in Los Angeles with her husband and son.