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Smart Pool Services Launch Poolcare Platform In Ground-Breaking Multi-Million-Dollar Partnership With Crystal Clear Pools & Spas
AUSTIN, TEXAS– Smart Pool Services (“SPS”), a rapidly-growing poolcare platform focused on backing and supporting leading pool companies – have partnered with Crystal Clear Pools & Spas (“Crystal Clear”) in a multi-million-dollar partnership. This partnership represents the first investment in the pool industry by SPS, which will strategically partner with – and grow – other key pool companies across The Sun Belt region of the United States.
Join the best – shoulder-to-shoulder
Smart Pool Services supports its partners by taking care of everything from hiring and chemical shortages – to providing centralized marketing, payroll, insurance, accounting, fleet management, and employee training and benefits – as well as improving customer service by reducing wait-times across all touchpoints and implementing the latest technologies. SPS is also able to drive down the cost of chemicals, parts, trucks, and much more, through its purchasing power and strong corporate relationships. By providing tools and resources, SPS empowers its partners to elevate, grow, and focus on what they do best: keeping customers happy and in their pools.
Crystal Clear Pools & Spas joins the team
As a heritage brand, Crystal Clear is widely-recognized as one of the nation’s leading operators – and since its establishment 36 years ago by Jimmy Harvey – its A+ team has grown it into one of the largest. Crystal Clear sets the gold standard in service for its customers, and provides absolute poolcare to both residential and commercial pools throughout Austin and the neighboring communities. Under the new partnership, Crystal Clear’s Founder, Jimmy Harvey, will assume the title of Partner, Texas Operations, and Crystal Clear’s experienced team of professionals will also join the Smart Pool family – continuing to provide customers with the high-quality service they have come to expect. Now, with the enhancements and support that SPS bring to the table, Jimmy and his team are excited to take Crystal Clear to the next level.
Jimmy Harvey, Industry Legend – Partner, Texas Operations
“When you’ve built something up over a long period of time like I have, you’re never going to partner with just anybody.” Says Jimmy Harvey, Founder of Crystal Clear. “What resonated with me in terms of what the Smart Pool team is doing – on top of their phenomenal support – is that they invite you into the room. You’re dealing with the people who make the decisions. In fact, you become one of the decision makers. That’s one of the big attractions for me.
“With Smart Pool, it really is the best of both worlds. You not only become part of the team, you have the opportunity to become one of the investors in the bigger business. I get to continue watching my business grow, and now I have the resources and backing to take it beyond my wildest dreams.”
Fraser Ramseyer, Founder and CEO of Smart Pool Services
“We couldn’t think of a better partner to launch our Smart Pool platform alongside than industry-veteran, Jimmy Harvey,” added Fraser Ramseyer, Founder and CEO of Smart Pool Services. “Crystal Clear is one of the country’s premier poolcare companies, and Jimmy’s undoubtedly among the industry’s best operators. He’s built his business over 30-years into what it is today, and in that time, he’s cultivated a world-class team, and has also become a highly-recognizable leader. The great news for Smart Pool is, Jimmy’s now a senior member of our team who’s already providing tremendous value. We look forward to him driving growth in Austin and bettering our operations at large.”
About Smart Pool Services
Smart Pool Services is an innovative full-service poolcare business that’s rapidly growing across The Sun Belt. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, SPS is backed by significant resources and best-in-class professionals. SPS invests in pure-play pool companies, with proven track records, strategic locations, and impressive growth trajectories. Smart Pool also seeks to actively partner with high-quality management teams, facilitate operational improvements, and provide capital for growth initiatives.
Read more: smartpoolservices.com
About Crystal Clear Pools & Spas
Founded in 1985 by Jimmy Harvey and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Crystal Clear Pools & Spas specialize in supporting both residential and commercial pools. As one of the largest operators in the US, Crystal Clear cares for customers across all of Austin and its neighboring communities – providing expertise in everything from pool cleaning and maintenance, to repair, renovation and construction.
Read more: poolrelief.com
About Storr Capital
Storr Capital is a platform-specialist investment firm headquartered in Austin, Texas. Storr’s mission is to positively impact fragmented industries and drive innovation for all founders, employees and customers. It achieves this by supporting, enhancing and empowering key operators with the tools and resources required to grow into game-changing, market-leading companies.
Read more: storrcapital.com
Contacts
Smart Pool Services
Fraser Ramseyer Fraser@smartpoolservices.com (512) 924-2264
Lucas Dorrell – Business Development – join the team today! Lucas@smartpoolservices.com (512) 994-9646
Crystal Clear Pools & Spas
Jimmy Harvey Jimmy@poolrelief.com
Storr Capital
Fraser Ramseyer Fraser@storrcapital.com (512) 924-2264