Rich GottwaldPresident and CEO of The Association of Pool & Spa ProfessionalsNewsWe Want You...to EscapeUsing the tools provided in the Escape campaign, we can sell more pools, spas and hot tubs.September 10, 2015Organization NewsAPSP News: Letter from Rich GottwaldIn APSP's first update shared in AQUA's e-news, Association President and CEO Rich Gottwald offers his take on the new alliance with AQUA.July 13, 2015Home'Y' We Have MomentumThis industry, having weathered the Great Recession, is due to rebound. Since 2008 we've been told to have patience and hang steady. There's no question it's been a long trudge. Slight upticks have been met with backward slides. But the steady message from research and economists is that we are recovering. Slowly. Here's my outlook on the coming year, why I think pools and hot tubs have momentum and how we are capitalizing on it.May 1, 2013Page 1 of 1Top StoriesBuilderBuilders and Service Professionals Find Common GroundPool builders and service professionals share a common goal, but their working relationship isn't always smooth. Here's how the two trades can prevent costly misunderstandings and create a better experience for customers.Builder2026 Awards of Excellence: Bronze WinnersEducationReading the Room Without Losing YourselfBuilder2026 Awards of Excellence: Silver WinnersSponsored ContentLuvari Above Ground Pools: Helping Independent Dealers Compete Bigger, Sell Smarter, and Grow Faster