Back in 1976, in the Gold Coast glory of Newport Beach, CA, a publisher named Stuart Karl launched Spa and Sauna magazine to fill a niche in the rapidly growing pool and spa market.Â
It began with 3,000 subscribers, most of whom were concentrated in the western United States. Over time, Spa and Sauna evolved into AQUA Magazine, the nationally circulated publication that our readers know and love.
Today, AQUA is proud to serve as the leading educational resource for pool and spa professionals. With an ear to the ground, our tight-knit editorial team stays on the pulse of what truly matters to retailers, builders and service technicians. We strive to curate the most relevant, engaging media in the industry by consistently publishing high-quality information and stories.Â
From cover to cover, AQUA celebrates knowledge, growth and connection — and we’re always trying to create opportunities for others in the industry to do the same. With this in mind, AQUA was excited to launch a national trade show and education conference in October 2022.Â
Meet the Team
Scott Webb, Executive Editor
Chanel joined AQUA Magazine in the second half of 2021. She has previously worked as both a project manager and graphic designer for various Madison-based companies. Originally a Los Angeles native, she found her way to Wisconsin where she quickly earned multiple degrees from both University of Wisconsin and Madison Media Institute. When not working on design projects, Chanel enjoys spending her time creating delicious food or exploring the vast woods of Wisconsin.
Stan Chambers, SalesÂ
Jared Fish, Sales
Yesenia Ramos joined AQUA as an editorial intern in 2023. She's graduating, in just a few months, with a degree in Journalism and Digital Studies from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. When she isn't doing schoolwork, which is most of the time, she enjoys reading, creating digital art and traveling with friends. Her favorite part of traveling? The food!Â
Abigail Carpenter, Managing Editor
Abigail joined AQUA in the summer of 2018. She graduated from Augsburg University in Minneapolis, Minn., with a double major in English Literature, Language and Theory, and Creative Writing as well as a minor in Communications. She is a native of Portage, Wis., where most of her immediate family still resides. Abigail enjoys laughing with her nephew Rowan, visiting historic supper clubs, and spending time in the Northwoods of Wisconsin.
Haley Grace Harris, Assistant Editor Â
Haley Grace Harris joined AQUA Magazine in 2022. She will be graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May of 2023 where she studies Business Marketing and English-Creative Writing. In the summer of 2022, she received a certificate in publishing from New York University. She has experience writing articles for the Daily Cardinal, the Wisconsin Wrestling team and in her previous internship with Rice Lake Weighing Systems. Outside of work and school, Haley Grace enjoys reading fiction, spending time outdoors and watching Wisconsin sports.