Meet the 2018 Top 50 Builders' MVPs

Cody Sutton, Customer Service Technician, Cody Pools
Cody is a prime example of the hard work, professionalism, teamwork and customer service that allow Cody Pools to maintain a high level of excellence. He takes great pride in what he does every day and goes above and beyond to share knowledge with others on his team.

Bridget Letizia, Executive Assistant, Presidential Pools Spas Patio
Bridget's range of skills makes her the consummate utility player. She helps our executive team with special projects and helps manage our sales team. She coordinates activities from our Pool School to facility tours. She is a great ambassador and instrumental in building our brand.

Will Parrot, Licensed Landscape Architect, Keith Zars Pools
Will recently celebrated 28 years at Keith Zars Pools. A graduate of Louisiana State University, he's designed more than 30,000 pools. With ongoing training and versatility, he adapts to trends and buyer preferences. He has a keen eye for precision and detail, along with a steadfast demeanor.

Will Chrisman, Fleet Maintenance Manager, Shasta Pools
Will’s dedication and drive to ensure Shasta’s fleet of over 100 vehicles are operational plays a significant role. Vehicles range from small portable generators to CDL-rated dump, finish and transport trucks. We have a fleet of 14 service vans. Will manages all this with the help of two mechanics.

Joshua Turnbull, Project Manager, California Pools and Landscape
Joshua Turnbull has excelled in both design and project management and is a top performer. He helped develop numerous internal streamlined processes, and has been instrumental in helping develop training material and processes to introduce new talent to our company and industry.

Erik Llanos, Warehouse Administrator, Claffey Pools
Erik embraces his job everyday, illustrating Claffey core values to their fullest. He works diligently, creating a clean, safe and tight warehouse. He always has a smile and treats everyone like family. He displays the most positive attitude. Of the 100 times he is approached each day for assistance, he has never said no.

Shelby Ternan, Director of Construction, Riverbend Sandler Pools
Shelby has been in the industry since 1993. A graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University, he joined Riverbend Sandler in 2001 and has been project manager, design consultant and sales manager. He has a wide range of expertise in pool/spa construction and exemplifies our core values.

Julie Leventon, Head Scheduler, Premier Pools and Spas of Sacramento
Julie was with us when we built more than 1,000 pools in one year, and we could never have done it without her and her support team. We can’t figure how she does it and we are so fortunate to have her. She is very team oriented, cares deeply about our company and is a loved member of our Premier family.

Enrique Sanchez, Warehouse Helper, Platinum Pools
We all agree that Enrique is our choice. He is invaluable as our in-house go-to guy. He does the project not everyone wants to do, with a smile on his face. When there is an internal contest for a job well done, he often wins. We call this the “Big Splash.” We gladly support his dreams to grow with Platinum.

Stephen Ade, Director of Design, Seasonal World
Our company is better because of Stephen. Honest, hardworking. friendly and reliable, he understands that a customer is top priority. Amazingly creative, he has an unbelievable eye for small details that make a big difference. He can perform highly important, difficult tasks and make them look routine.

Peter Friis, Chief Operating Officer, Gib-San Pools
Peter continues to develop his Project Management team with a hands-on approach to education and training. He is admired for his dedication to our company every day. His client-centric attitude and emphasis on professionalism are an example to the entire industry.

Andrew Fluty, Sales Manager, Pulliam Aquatech Pools
Andrew started his career with Pulliam as a teen, and has excelled and worked his way to sales manager. He is a true asset and handles things in many areas from sales, management and construction. He has a keen eye for design and treats the company as if it were his own.

Ricky Young, Warranty Manager, Cox Pools
Ricky started as a construction helper and moved up in his 13 years. His favorite part of the job is making customers happy. He takes our employee motto, “No is not an option,” to heart. He is noted as the hardest-working, and for his attention to detail, expertise, and willingness to go over and beyond.

Mason Guarino, Vice President, South Shore Gunite Pools and Spas
Mason started by learning to install rebar during summer, and he dedicated his free time in high school and college to contribute and learn to build pools well. After graduating college with a Bachelors in construction management, he has become a leader in the company. He is always up for any challenge.

Melanie Murphy, Accounting Assistant, Coast to Coast Pools
Melanie has been with us just under two years and has made a huge impact. Our accounting department was overwhelmed when she came in to help. She exceeded expectations and strives to make multiple departments run smoother. She has implemented systems and programs that help our company run more efficiently.

Robert Van Kirk, General Manager, Van Kirk and Sons
Robert has been employed over 15 years. He’s in charge of day-to-day operations and implementation of residential construction, permitting and scheduling of the various phases. He works extremely close with employees in all departments. He is an incredible asset to our company and held in the utmost regard.

Steven Garcia, Sales Manager, Premier Pools and Spas of Houston
Steven has been with us 7 years and took over as sales manager after being top salesman in the nation. He developed a training program that mimics his talents, and he has turned out some of the industry's most talented salesmen. His social media skills brought us into the 21st century.

Steve Smith, Sales Team Manager, All Seasons Pools, Spas and Outdoor Living
Steve was recently promoted because of his dedication to providing the best client experience possible. He combines an ability to win over customers with a desire to help coworkers. A leader by example, he always goes above and beyond. In 2017, his sales represented almost 25% of company sales!

Brent Hansen and Chris Barnett, Excavators, Concord Pools and Spas
Brent and Chris have stepped up in heroic fashion to fill the shoes of Jeffery Fitzgerald, the director of our excavation and fiberglass pool divisions, who tragically passed away at 41. Jeffrey was their mentor and very dear friend for 20 years at Concord. We know he would be so proud of them.

PJ Bailey, Project Manager, Regal Pools
PJ is the definition of Regal Pools. He comes to work early and leaves late. All his clients love him as you can see on our Google reviews. He is not afraid to learn new things. He consistently outdoes himself and gets better with each pool he constructs. We are happy to have him with the Regal family.

Dave Huiberts, General Manager, Alan Smith Pools
Dave's lifelong commitment has helped create a team atmosphere and culture of doing things right the first time. His work ethic and integrity make him an excellent example. His solutions-driven attitude creates an environment where people try to fix things rather than complain and point blame.

Carol Wheiles, Office Manager, Texas Pools and Patios
Carol is a tremendous asset. She is our first contact with customers, from lead generation to customer service. She can handle any situation with professionalism and has great presence when communicating with clients. She understands how to direct clients to the right department.

Deb Giannamore-Madden, Vice President - Pool Designer, Aqua Pool and Patio
Years ago, when Debbie (gently) demanded an opportunity in design/sales, our industry was even more male-oriented than it is today. She had to earn her stripes. Now we rely on her to train designers, while her own creations win countless awards. She is a dedicated, hardworking member of our team.

Meet the Company's MVP - 2018

We asked each CEO to name the employee whose contributions directly impacted their firm's success.

Lynsey Ori, Chief of Operations, Rosebrook Pools
Lynsey never hesitates to take on any challenge or difficult task such as working with our clientele, other contractors, designers and suppliers. She makes sure projects are completed on time and alleviates the stress from our clients. She epitomizes all the positive aspects of our company.