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AquaStar Hires Michael Krause As Brand Manager
Krause brings extensive pool industry experience and digital savvy to new marketing position.
VENTURA, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 12, 2024 — AquaStar Pool Products, Inc. has hired
Michael Krause to fill the newly created role of Brand Manager for the company. Krause has
worked in the pool industry since he was a teenager and was most recently the owner of First
Response Pool Service in Simi Valley, California.
In 2022, Krause was selected for Pool Pro magazine’s 30 Under 40 list that recognizes young
talent in the pool industry. He was also a panelist for AQUA magazine’s October 2023 Industry
Watchlist: Change of Shift article that featured perspectives from young professionals that are
driving change in the industry by embracing technology and sharing knowledge. In his new
role as Brand Manager, Krause is looking forward to creating content that helps pool
professionals grow their businesses. “AquaStar is giving me the opportunity to combine my
technical skills as a pool professional and my ability to create compelling digital content. It’s a
dream job for me,” said Krause.
“We are so excited to welcome Michael to the AquaStar family. Not only does he understand
the challenges pool service pros face daily, he also has impressive digital marketing skills.
Michael will play a key role in developing content and expanding our social media presence,”
said Todd Pieri, President of AquaStar Pool Products.
Michael Krause’s position is effective immediately. He can be reached at (805) 813‑4369,
email [email protected].
ABOUT AQUASTAR POOL PRODUCTS
AquaStar Pool Products is a global leader in safety, dependability, and innovation in swimming pool technology. Known for its industry leading VGBA compliant drain covers and more recently the launch of their new innovative line of Pipeline pumps and filters. AquaStar is dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and assembling their products in the USA to assure the highest level of quality.
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AquatiCare™: Proactive Pool Maintenance You Can Count On
AquatiCare™ is Landmark Aquatic’s newly enhanced preventative-maintenance program, built to keep your water safe, your systems reliable, and your downtime low. Customized service plans align with each facility’s unique needs, covering equipment inspections, routine maintenance, and precise chemical care. Water is your business; staying on top of it is ours. We get ahead of issues before they surface, so your water is ready for anyone, anytime.
With AquatiCare™ facilities get technicians that are factory trained, Certified Pool Operators (CPOs) that also receive continuous, certified training so technicians stay current on industry standards, safety protocols, and the latest technological advancements. AquatiCare™ also offers in-depth maintenance of chemical, deck and mechanical items to help extends equipment life, optimize water consumption, and create a more sustainable operation. AquatiCare™ packages are fully customizable, with maintenance visits scheduled to align with a facility’s specific needs.
Landmark Aquatic is a premier provider of commercial aquatic facility design, construction, and maintenance, with more than six decades of industry leadership. Serving clients nationwide, Landmark delivers construction-led solutions supported by its CPO-certified AquatiCare maintenance team, ensuring excellence “for the life of your pool.” Committed to the full lifecycle of every facility, Landmark prioritizes long-term partnerships while adapting to client needs through exceptional service, operational excellence, and forward-thinking solutions.
For more about Landmark Aquatic visit www.landmarkaquatic.com
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RB Retail & Service Solutions adds DocuSign to Software
RB Retail & Service Solutions now offers DocuSign as an integrated feature in their pool and spa industry business software. This electronic signature and agreement platform lets you send, sign, and manage documents securely online, instead of using paper contracts. Integrated directly within the RB system so staff can work with contracts and request signatures without exiting the POS software. Allows users to send contracts (e.g., sales agreements, financing forms, service waivers), track status, send reminders and easily pull signed contracts attached directly to the customer. Provides security and compliance with encrypted documents and detailed audit trail.
RB Retail & Service Solutions provides point of sale and business management solutions for pool & spa and chimney & hearth retailers. The software was specifically designed with those industries in mind, taking into consideration the features that would be of most importance to those business owners. RB is a highly experienced and trusted authority in the industry and its software boosts profitability, competitiveness, work/life balance of owners and employees, efficiency, and the ability to make more informed, data-driven decisions about their business.
RB Retail & Service Solutions software was created over 20 years ago by a pool and spa professional to handle the diversity and complexity of the pool and spa retail, service, and construction business. Our software is continually enhanced, and further developed with suggestions and input from hundreds of pool and spa dealers throughout the United States and Canada. Call to schedule a demo.
To learn more or to schedule an online demo, call or visit their website:
(866) 933-9099
Monroeville, PA
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BSquared offers New Free Standing Sunledge
BSquared Pools offers a new freestanding sunledge that can be added to any outdoor living space! The new Free Standing Sunledge is a patent-pending product that gives consumers the benefits of a sunledge without the need for having a pool! Manufactured from the same pool-strength polypropylene panels used in its pool kits, this ‘plug-n-play’ solution can be used independent-of or in-combination-with a pool. Interior measures 72” x 82” with 235 gallons of water. Gentle overflow waterfall. Accommodates various pool loungers. Made in USA.
419-708-9631
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