NESPA Welcomes New Board Members for 2024-25

HAMILTON, NJ – NESPA proudly inducted its 2024-2025 Board of Directors during the Association’s Annual Membership Meeting earlier this month.

Newly elected Board President Rob Romano expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “I am thrilled to take on the role of President and collaborate with the Board this year. This dedicated team is eager to support and elevate our industry and its members. NESPA continually seeks innovative ways to help our members succeed, and we are committed to furthering the Association’s accomplishments.”

The following individuals were sworn into the Executive Committee:

• President: Rob Romano, David Cooke Plaster Co., LLC, Norwalk, Connecticut
• Vice President: Isaac Keselman, Aqua Doctor, Inc., East Hanover, New Jersey
• Treasurer: Robert Blanda, Mill Bergen Pool Center, Brooklyn, New York
• Secretary: Sean Bishop, The Pool Experts, Inc., Somerdale, New Jersey
• Past President: Kyle Chaikin, The Chaikin Ultimate Group, Deer Park, New York

The Board also includes representatives from NESPA’s four Chapters and Directors at Large:

Directors At Large:

• Adam Skelly, Penn Valley Pools, LLC
• Jeff McGalliard, Premier Pools & Spas
• Amy Rullo, BioLab
• Michael Todd, Rainbow Pools & Living Art Design
• George Kazdin, Kazdin Pools & Spas

Connecticut Chapter:

• Bill Drakeley, Drakeley Pool Company, LLC
• Bob Russell, Glengate Company

Long Island Chapter:

• Barbara Rizzi, Torts Group
• John Lochren, Coversafe, Inc.
• Ken Barthman, Dunrite Leisure Pools

Metro NY-NJ Chapter:

• Robert Blanda, Mill Bergen Pool Center
• Isaac Keselman, Aqua Doctor, Inc.
• John Migliaccio, retired

Penn-Jersey Chapter:

• Sean Bishop, The Pool Experts, Inc.
• Sarah Garrahan, Blithe Sales Company, LLC
• Jeremy Hasbrouck, Hasbrouck Pool and Spa, Inc.

If you’re interested in becoming more involved with NESPA and our industry, please reach out to our office at info@nespapool.org or call 609-689-9111 to explore volunteer opportunities.