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Phoenix Product Company Promotes Courtney Pellett to VP of Operations

Courtney Pellett has been promoted to senior level position, vice president of operations, reporting directly to John Haase, president, being responsible for Phoenix’s day-to-day operations, planning, directions and coordinating activities of Phoenix’s two facilities. With Courtney’s natural talent and aptitude for learning, she knows the ins and outs of customer service and delivering products and services Phoenix offers within its four divisions. She will implement efficiency strategies to support our customers and ensure organizational goals are met.

Pleatco’s Perfect Pool Guys and Gals Near the Finish Line

The finalists for the Pleatco Perfect PoolGuy and PoolGal Award have been announced after much deliberation. They will be on hand for the virtual awards ceremony that begins at 7 p.m. ET on Nov. 19, broadcasted live from Pleatco's brand new production facility in Louisville, Ky. Register for the event here.

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The Home Stretch: Who Will be Crowned Pleatco Royalty?

After months of sorting through online entries, casting votes and deliberation, the finalists for the Pleatco Perfect PoolGuy and PoolGal Award have been announced. The finalists will be on hand for the virtual awards ceremony that begins at 7 p.m. ET on Nov. 19, broadcasted live from Pleatco's brand new production facility in Louisville, Ky. Register for the event here.

National Plasterers Council Names Kent Westfall as Director of Technical Services

The National Plasterers Council (NPC) Board of Directors unanimously elected Kent Westfall of Kent Westfall Pool Inspections in Bermuda Dunes, Calf., as the NPC Director of Technical Services, effective Nov. 1, 2020. "Kent brings a wealth of pool plastering knowledge and experience to this position," says Yvette Gammon, chairperson of the NPC. Mr. Westfall has more than 40 years of experience in the pool industry, mastering nearly every aspect of pool construction, pool plastering and remodeling. He has been licensed with the Contractors State License Board during the past 33 years.Mr. Westfall has been an active NPC member and participant in several NPC programs. Mrs. Gammon continues, "Kent knows the NPC well. He has been an active teacher at NPC Conferences and Certified Start-Up Technician Classes. He has also been a real supporter of our Pool Inspector Program and has worked with our team at headquarters to answer questions from the industry. We are excited to have Kent take this position."NPC's Executive Director Jeff Henderson says, "The NPC created this position five years ago when Greg Garrett took the position. We learned during that time that the industry and NPC members found this to be a very helpful asset to the Council. We are pleased to keep this position in place with someone as knowledgeable and well regarded as Mr. Westfall.""I want to thank the NPC and its leadership for having the confidence in me to take this role," Mr. Westfall says. "The NPC has developed a great deal of information and material for our industry. I am pleased to take that knowledge to the field and help educate and support NPC members across the country."

Team Horner Group Recognized With Cigna Well-Being Award

Cigna has selected Team Horner Group as a recipient of the annual Cigna Well-Being Award for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and well-being of its employees through a workplace wellness program. Team Horner Group’s well-being program, called Color Me Healthy, was noted for its employee teams having the power to choose the well-being initiatives offered. These initiatives address many aspects of well-being and provide support in a variety of ways including one to one coaching for nutrition, stress, fitness, financial concerns and parenting. “At Team Horner Group, the well-being of our 500 employees and their families is a top priority. We are honored to be selected as a recipient of the Cigna Well-Being Award,” says Bill Kent, CEO. “We know psychologically healthy employees are happier, more productive and better engaged with their work, which is good for everyone”. While poor health takes a physical toll on workers, it is also a burden to employers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. employers lose more than $225 billion each year in productivity due to employee health problems. Cigna Well-Being Award applicants are evaluated based on the core components of their wellness program, including leadership engagement, company culture, strategy and goals, implementation and employee engagement. All applications are scored and reviewed by a panel of Cigna health promotion experts.

Business Briefs

VivoAquatics Earns CMAHC Certification

VivoAquatics has achieved Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) Certification for CDC safety standards for its aquatic management platform. At the core of this platform is VivoPoint, a smart technology program that connects commercial pools, spas and water features to chemical automation and real-time monitoring. VivoAquatics’ program delivers increased guest safety while decreasing operating and capital costs for leading hospitality, fitness and real estate brands, including MGM Resorts International, Marriott, The Irvine Company and In-Shape Fitness.

GENESIS Announces New Virtual Training Classes

Elevate your business and participate in one of these upcoming GENESIS virtual trainings.

Marcia Kramer Joins Phoenix Sales & Marketing Team

Phoenix Products Co. is proud to announce Marcia Kramer as their new sales & marketing support manager, reporting to Edward Price, VP of sales & marketing. This newly created role is responsible for supporting the sales team, management and all departments. From creating corporate communications and managing CRM resources, to maximizing product offerings/promotions, marketing designs, and planning to name a few.

Latham Announces Partnership With GLI Pool Products

GLI Pool Products has announced that it has joined the Pamplona Capital Management (“Pamplona”) portfolio of companies. Pamplona is also the majority investor in Latham Pool Products.

This Month in COVID-19

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance continues to focus on state and federal issues, expanded communications and public health outreach. Read the organization's COVID-19 update below:

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Upcoming Genesis Training Opportunities

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance recently announced upcoming training opportunities from Genesis. See the organization's informative press release below.

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