ST. PETERSBURG, FL ‒ We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership between AquaCal AutoPilot, Inc. and Devin Cahn Associates (DCA)—a highly respected sales agency with deep roots in the pool and spa industry.

Beginning next month, DCA will represent AquaCal and AutoPilot products in key markets across the U.S. Their team brings trusted relationships, real-world experience, and a hands-on approach that aligns with how we do business.

Founded by Devin Cahn, a long-time leader in the pool and spa space with over 40 years of industry experience, DCA has grown into a national team of professional reps focused on building strong relationships and driving results.
👉 Learn more about DCA

Please join us in welcoming the DCA team to the AquaCal AutoPilot family. 
We’re looking forward to a strong partnership built on shared values, expert support, and continued growth.

Media Contact:

Michiko Prussing

Product Manager AquaCal AutoPilot, Inc.

[email protected]

MONROEVILLE, PA – RB Retail & Service Solutions software, supplier of business software designed specifically for the pool and spa industry, is pleased to announce it has hired Taylor Sleeman as the company’s new Business Sales Consultant. In this new role, Sleeman partners with pool and spa companies to help them modernize and grown their business operations. “I take a consultative approach to sales by focusing on understanding each company’s challenges and aligning these needs with the RB Retail & Service software tools to improve efficiency and profitability for pool and spa businesses,” says Sleeman who has over 10 years of sales experience and a proven track record of helping businesses adopt technology that drives measurable growth.  

“We are very pleased to have Taylor on our team as she has already connected with many pool and spa businesses to help adopt and implement our industry-specific software for the 2026 season,” says Rachael Pritz, Vice President for the company.  “She is already an invaluable asset to our company.”  To contact Taylor and learn more about how RB Retail & Service Solutions software can help your pool and spa business this coming season, email [email protected].

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Monroeville, PA

(Alexandria, Va.) – The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is pleased to announce that Scott Frost has been appointed as Chairman of the Board for 2026. Frost is President of Heritage Pool Supply Group, the fastest growing pool supplies distributor in the industry.

Frost has more than 30 years of experience in the pool, spa, and hot tub industry and has been a member of the PHTA Board of Directors since the unification in 2019. He previously served as Board Treasurer from 2022-2024.

Frost joined Heritage Pool Supply Group in 2025 after more than three decades with Zodiac Pool Systems and Fluidra North America. He is known for driving growth, strengthening partnerships, and leading top-performing sales and marketing teams. Frost is now leading Heritage’s expansion and innovation with a focus on delivering long-term value for the company’s team, partners, and customers. As Chair of the PHTA Board of Directors, Frost is committed to fulfilling the association’s core pillars to educate, advocate, and elevate the pool, spa, and hot tub industry.

PHTA is also pleased to announce its Executive Committee for 2026:

•. Chair-Elect: Gregory Claffey, Pentair Pool
•. Treasurer: Stuart Baker, Hayward Holdings, Inc.
•. Secretary: Caley Golding, Gib-San Pool & Landscape Creations
•. Immediate Past Chair: Donna Williams, POOLCORP

PHTA’s Board Members at Large include:

•. Kyle Chaikin, The Chaikin Ultimate Group
•. Tim Colon, Pools of Fun
•. Greg Howard, Carecraft
•. Joe Laurino, Ph.D., Periodic Products, Inc.
•. Ted Lawrence, BioLab / KIK Consumer Products
•. Matthew McDermott, Heritage Pool Supply Group
•. Kevin Post, Counsilman-Hunsaker
•. Steve Stigers, Watkins Wellness
•. Jon Viner, Fluidra
•. Alan Walker, Anthony & Sylvan Pools
•. Paul Yates, Teserra Outdoors

“The professionals serving on the 2026 PHTA Board of Directors are known leaders who inspire those around them to excel,” says Sabeena Hickman, CAE, President and CEO of PHTA. “Scott Frost’s vast experience in the industry overall and with PHTA specifically means that he deeply understands the needs of our members. I know he will guide the organization with passion and enthusiasm, and I am excited for everything to come in 2026.”

For more information, please contact Amy Willer, PHTA’s Director of Content and Communications, at [email protected] or 703-838-0083, ext. 121. 

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About the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), a non-profit organization with over 4,000 members from around the world, was established in 1956 to support, promote, and protect the common interests of the $62B pool, hot tub, and spa industry. PHTA provides education, advocacy, standards development, research, and market growth initiatives to increase our members’ professionalism, knowledge, and profitability. Additionally, PHTA promotes the use of pools by expanding swimming, water safety, and related research and outreach activities aimed at introducing more people to swimming, making swimming environments safer, and keeping pools open to serve communities. For more information, visit www.phta.org.