[LONDON, February 17, 2026] — The Pentair Pool Pro Awards recognize standout pool professionals who go above and beyond to keep pools safe and enjoyable. This year’s theme, “The Backyard Legends,” nods to the industry professionals who help bring memory-making poolside experiences to life in backyards across North America. The 2025 Premier Pool Pro winners exemplify customer-first service, hands-on leadership, and a passion for growing the industry. Though we were able to honor them with a champagne toast in the Pentair Pool booth and some one-of-a-kind experiences at the Atlantic City Pool and Spa Show, we’re pleased to have the opportunity to shine the spotlight on them further. Their stories are well worth hearing!

Premier Pool Pro Award Winner: Jena Beach

Service Manager, Coastal Pools | Grasonville, Maryland

“What excites me about coming to work every day is being able to help customers enjoy their pools without worrying about the behind-the-scenes challenges,” Jena Beach says.
Beach leads with empathy, approaching each customer’s pool as if it were her own. She prioritizes making sure homeowners feel comfortable and informed about their water chemistry, equipment, and automation. Her commitment to service often means going above and beyond. During recent storms, Beach personally checked on customers’ homes to help protect their pool equipment while providing real-time updates. “I went out myself over the weekend just to make sure everything was safe and operating properly. Keeping customers informed and protected is always the priority.”

Technology has also become a key part of Beach’s ability to deliver exceptional service. With remote monitoring for the IntelliCenter® Pool Control System, she can quickly troubleshoot and resolve many customer concerns without an onsite visit. “Being able to remotely access a customer’s system and fix issues in real time is a game changer. It allows us to respond faster and provide a better overall experience.”

Winning the Premier Pool Pro Award is especially meaningful to Beach, who remains focused on supporting both her customers and her team. “I’m incredibly grateful for the recognition,” she says. “It motivates me to keep growing, improving, and delivering the best service possible.”

Premier Pool Pro Award Winner: Nick Lehman

Service Tech/Manager, Pinch-A-Penny | Temple Terrace, Florida

“This has basically been my entire life,” says Nick Lehman, whose parents owned the store where he first dipped his toes into the pool and spa industry. “The biggest thing that brings me into work every day is the relationships I’ve built with customers… I love to put a smile on everybody’s face and make their life easier.”

Lehman’s customer-first mindset means working within real budgets. “Not everybody has the budget to do everything all at once. I always focus on trying to find a solution to make their pool swimmable now while saving money so they can come back later. I always try to put the customer first.”

He’s also known for being accessible, whether he’s on the job or relaxing in his free time. “My phone’s always on… I’m here to help them whenever I can,” he says, whether that means providing automation support via remote monitoring or coming in on a day off to finish a job.

On remote monitoring, Lehman notes, “I can log in remotely, fix the problem, and save the customer money without even having to go out.”

Winning the award, he says, reflects something bigger. “It just shows me how much the community cares about me — and that makes me feel great.”

Also recognized: the 2025 Pentair Pool Pro Award winners

Alongside the two Premier Pool Pro Awards, Pentair also recognized Lifetime Achievement, Unsung Hero, Safety Advocate, and Advancing Automation winners as part of the 2025 slate.

Visit www.pentair.com/pool-pro-awards to hear all the winners’ stories.

Landmark Aquatic is pleased to share that three of its employees won awards from their partner Paddock Pool Equipment Company. These three members of the Landmark Aquatic team were recognized for their outstanding performance and partnership. The awards were given to acknowledge the highest sales of Paddock main drains, bulkheads and decks drains sold. The Awards were presented to Ben Fuchs, Regional Operations Manager, Steven Asher, Director of Renovation, and Sam Blake, Director of Business Development for Landmark Aquatic. Paddock Pool Equipment is committed to American-made quality, safety, and sustainable aquatic systems which aligns closely with the mission of Landmark Aquatic. “This was a proud moment for our team and our partners,” notes J.Ryan Casserly, CEO of Landmark Aquatic. “We’re grateful for the partnership and proud of the results our teams continue to deliver together, for the life of the pool.”

For more about Landmark Aquatic visit www.landmarkaquatic.com.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (September 17, 2025) — On Saturday, September 13, 2025, the Every Child a Swimmer team was honored to be part of the International Swimming Hall of Fame’s 2025 Aquatic & Specialty Awards and 2024 Masters Induction Ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

The evening was both inspiring and humbling—celebrating athletes and leaders whose lives were forever shaped by the water. As Casey McGovern, Executive Director of Every Child a Swimmer (ECAS), shared:

“If these honorees had never learned to swim, they would not have excelled in their specific area. That is why the work we’re doing with Every Child a Swimmer is so important.”

Two incredible champions of water safety were recognized for their impact:

Barry Goldwater, Jr. received the Judge G. Harold Martin Every Child a Swimmer Award for his leadership in helping pass ECAS legislation in Arizona—an essential step in ensuring every child has access to life-saving swim lessons.

Lisa Zarda, Executive Director of the United States Swim School Association, received the 2025 International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) Aquatic Award for Water Safety for her dedication to expanding swim education nationwide.

ECAS is deeply grateful to ISHOF for shining a spotlight on water safety and to all their partners, sponsors, and advocates who make their mission possible. Together, we are creating a future where every child has the opportunity to be a swimmer.

And the momentum is growing: New York and California have now adopted the ECAS legislation—awaiting only the governors’ signatures to become law. This brings ECAS one step closer to their goal of nationwide adoption.

Questions, please contact Casey McGovern at [email protected] or by calling (954) 275-9035.