Everyone could use a bit more time right now!  We know you are busy, so we are giving you more time to submit your entries for the 2020 Outstanding Achievement Awards.  All entries must be in by Wednesday, October 28^th.

Keeping track of your continuing education credits is as easy as logging into NESPA's new website.  Our redesigned website and member portal allow you to view your CEUs from The Pool & Spa Show, NESPA courses, and training offered by your local...

Get to know fellow NESPA members and leaders in a new light! Each month we will put the spotlight on a member of the NESPA community.   Know someone we should profile or interested in being profiled? Email Kelly McKelvey at kmckelvey@nespapool.org.  Deanna...

Keep your skills sharp with online certification courses offered by NESPA.  Online learning provides the flexibility to learn at your own pace, and at times that work best for your schedule. Each of the certification courses from the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance is...

NESPA New Members

 

No more zooms or endless webinars! Get ready to experience something new at the 2021 Pool & Spa Show Experience.  Using innovative content delivery platforms and new ways of connecting, kick off the upcoming season at this unique learning and networking event....

Every year NESPA volunteers come together to attend the Congress of Committees, a meeting where our most engaged members come together to collaborate on chapter and board leadership and strategic planning for NESPA committees. Due to safety guidelines and to follow meeting...

 Get to know fellow NESPA members and leaders in a new light! Each month we will put the spotlight on a member of the NESPA community.   Know someone we should profile or interested in being profiled? Email Kelly McKelvey at kmckelvey@nespapool.org. How...

Keep your skills sharp with online certification courses offered by NESPA.  Online learning provides the flexibility to learn at your own pace and at times that work best for your schedule. Each of the certification courses from the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance is...

Did you know that The Edge Magazine is available online to members?  Not only can you read the latest edition, but you can search the entire archive of the magazine for specific topics or authors. Are you interested in sharing water chemistry tips with your...

Don't forget to check our online calendar of events to get up to speed on events taking place around our region and online.  Each of our chapters is hosting various education and networking opportunities to help you stay connected to the industry!

NESPA New Members

 

Being thankful is always on our minds come November, but this feeling means even more to us as 2020 draws to a close.  Professionally, I'm thankful for my staff and colleagues at Scott Payne Custom Pools for stepping up and delivering for our customers this year....

I know we are all looking forward to ringing in a new year in a few days.  Closing the book on 2020 will feel great, and making plans for the upcoming year has me feeling optimistic about what's to come. Santa has come a little early this year and has delivered a...

Helping us deliver the best possible EXPERIENCE at our Show this year are 4 Industry Partners who have stepped up in a big way - Bel-Aqua Pool Supply, LOOP-LOC Swimming Pool Products, Hayward Pool Products, and Pentair. 

Have you been in the pool & spa industry for 25 years or more?  Volunteered for NESPA, PHTA, or your local chapter for at least five years? If the answer is YES, you are eligible to be a part of the Quarter Century Club!

In October, NESPA hosted our two-day, virtual Congress of Committees. With over 50 volunteers in attendance, NESPA was able to layout the 2021 strategic planning framework and align it with our chapter and committee goals.

What was your first industry job?  When Blue Wave hired me, I came in once a week to work on their email outreach and internal system organization.  I basically started as their IT professional. How long have you worked in the pool & spa industry? One...

Recently, the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announced the winners of their 2020 awards program.  Including in the honorees were several NESPA Members:  Julie Kazdin, Larry Biscornet, and Bob Baron. Julie Kazdin was selected as PHTA's Young Professional of the...

Blue Sea Pool and Spa Services LLC, Naugatuck, CT – Conspa

Flamingo Pools II, Inc., Stony Point, NY – Metro

Mr. Poolman, Oak Ridge, NJ - Metro

How long have you worked in the pool & spa industry? About fifteen years. I had a unique experience growing up around the industry, as I would always accompany my father and grandparents to work in the office and job sites. I have spent almost every summer working...

Getting the opportunity to be part of the live events at the Pool & Spa Show EXPERIENCE this year is something I’ll never forget.  We have all gotten used to being in Atlantic City in January, and it was nice to bring a little of that same experience to...

The Northeast Spa & Pool Association (NESPA) is proud to announce the 2020 Outstanding Achievement Awards – Builders and Service Competitions winners.    The award winners were announced at the industry's largest celebration, the 2021 Pool & Spa...

This Spring NESPA's will offer several training courses!  These classes will help every member of your team, from new hires to seasoned veterans. In addition to the hands-on courses offered at NESPA Headquarters in Hamilton, there is a full calendar of events hosted...

NESPA is pleased to announce that Sheryl Heather has been awarded The Paulette Pitrak "Above & Beyond" Award. This is NESPA's highest volunteer recognition honoring members who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to our association through their...

NESPA's Quarter Century Club recognizes its' members who have been in the pool and spa industry for 25 years or more and have volunteered for NESPA, PHTA, or their local chapter for at least five years. At the Pool & Spa Show EXPERIENCE, Quarter Century Club...

Member Spotlight: Lisa Segen
Lisa Segen
Pool Corp

How long have you worked in the pool & spa industry?
This is my 21st season

This year’s Pool & Spa Show was reimagined to create an online platform that connected all aspects of the industry to learn, share ideas, and have some fun. Unlike any other virtual industry event over the last year, The Pool & Spa EXPERIENCE brought together...

This month, we are kicking off our new video podcast – New Depths.  The podcast will feature conversations with industry pros from around our region.  It will be a chance to get to know each other better and learn from each other.

Member Spotlight: Ben Basch Ben Basch American Pool How long have you worked in the pool & spa industry? I started in the industry as a lifeguard thirty-five years ago. I began working full-time in the swimming pool service after college, and that was 26 years...

Are you interested in sharing water chemistry tips with your staff? Want to find an article written by a speaker from last year's Pool & Spa Show or this year's EXPERIENCE? It is just a few clicks away.

Suspect a contractor is working without the necessary license? Let NESPA Know!  This year again, NESPA will provide an anonymous way for our members to report suspected companies operating without the required licenses needed throughout our region.

Episode 2: Team Work Makes the Dream Work

Sean Bishop
The Pool Experts

We know the season is n full swing.

Episode 4: Kids Today-The Next Generation of Pool Pros

In this episode, we talk to Ben Basch from American Pool Management.

DOE Dedicated Purpose Pool Pump Rule: Through PHTA's work with the Department of Energy, effective July 19, 2021, one national energy efficiency standard for dedicated purpose pool pumps will be the law of the land, eliminating the patchwork of regulations that currently...

CJ Del Vaglio East End Pool King How long have you worked in the pool & spa industry? 19 years What is your favorite pool project that you have worked on, and why? All of our pool construction and/or renovation projects. There is always something new to learn...

The passing of Al Rizzo earlier this month has reminded us all of the vast contributions Al made to our industry as a whole and our association specifically. We want to take a moment to reflect on the vital role Al played in the pool and spa industry here in the Northeast....

Episode 6: Keeping Customers from Going Off the Edge

In Episode 6, we talk with Thomas Flint, owner of Thomas Flint Landscape Design & Development, about how his company is continuing to deliver high-quality pools, 

Now is the time to start thinking about the projects you want to enter into the 2021 Outstanding Achievement Awards!  Having a plan will make the process even easier when the competition opens in July.

​Sarah Garrahan

Blithe Sales

How long have you worked in the pool & spa industry?

Nine years this November