Experts on Inground Pools

Tom Casey
Vice President of Sales
Anthony & Sylvan Pools

Tom Casey has been with Anthony & Sylvan Pools since 1981, when he began his career as a salesman. After many successful years in sales, he was promoted to sales manager for the East Coast and then again to vice president of sales for the nationwide company. Still involved daily in the sale of swimming pools, Tom clearly understands the needs of customers, current trends, and the future of the industry.

Jeff Fausett
President & CEO
Aquatech,® a National Society of Pool-Building & Retailing Professionals

Jeff Fausett joined Aquatech Society in 1999, and his prior experiences made him uniquely qualified to lead this prestigious association of pool-building and retailing professionals. Starting his career as a CPA, then as a CEO in a large international Aerospace company, Jeff also became a certified pool builder during his tenure as president of Aquatech Society.
Stacy Nelson
Director of Marketing
Blue Hawaiian Fiberglass Pools, a division of Viking Pools, LLC

Stacy Nelson joined Viking Pools, LLC, in April 2003 as director of marketing and began marketing the Viking Pools and Composite Pools brands. Over the next few years, Ms. Nelson was instrumental in the creation of additional brands, new options, dealer programs, and marketing initiatives. Today the brands include Blue Hawaiian, Crystal Palace, Liberty, Hydro Zone, Maple Leaf, and Extended Living Spaces.

Dick Covert, Master Pools GuildeDick Covert
Executive Director
Master Pools Guild® Inc.

Dick Covert has been executive director of the Master Pools Guild since 1997. Covert’s career has been primarily in association management, including as executive vice president of the Home Builders Association of Virginia. He was recently honored with the CEO Award of Excellence for 2010 by the Virginia Society of Association Executives.
Tom Straub
President
Viking Pools, LLC


Tom Straub joined Viking Pools, LLC, as vice president of sales and marketing in 2007 where he was responsible for growing an active dealer base prior to assuming the presidency of Viking in 2010. He has over 20 years of progressively responsible senior executive positions, creating a long and successful record of developing excellent sales and service organizations.