Harnessing industry knowledge
Andy Slater- 1 week ago
POOLCORP Vice President of Product Management Donna Williams has been appointed as Chairwoman of the 2025 Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Board of Directors to help accomplish key aims by harnessing her extensive industry knowledge.
It has been revealed that Donna’s deep understanding of the pool, spa, and hot tub industry will help guide the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry in fulfilling its mission and developing new initiatives in 2025 and beyond.
In 2019 Donna played a key role in the formation of PHTA, the result of a merger between the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) and the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF). She had previously served on the APSP Board and continued to serve on PHTA’s first Board of Directors.
Through her leadership roles since joining POOLCORP in 2007, Donna has consistently displayed a commitment to growing the industry and enhancing the customer experience with innovation of products and services; while advocating for professionals to engage with the national association and local chapters.
“The 2025 PHTA Board of Directors is an incredible group of knowledgeable professionals who are committed to helping PHTA educate, advocate, and elevate the pool, spa, and hot tub industry,” declared PHTA President and CEO Sabeena Hickman.
“With Donna Williams at the helm, I know the PHTA Board will lead our organization to accomplish great things in the coming year. Congratulations and welcome to all our new board members!”
PHTA has also announced its PHTA Executive Committee for 2025:
Chair-Elect: Scott Frost, from Fluidra
Treasurer: Matt McDermott, from Heritage Pool Supply Group
Secretary: Caley Gibbs, from Gib-San Pool & Landscape Creations
Immediate Past Chair: Joseph Laurino, from Periodic Products, Inc.
PHTA Board Members at Large include:
Steve Stigers, Watkins Wellness
Stuart Baker, Hayward Holdings, Inc.
Kyle Chaikin, The Chaikin Ultimate Group
Mike Church, Cody Pools, Inc.
Gregory Claffey, Pentair
Tim Colon, Pools of Fun
Greg Howard, Carecraft
Ted Lawrence, BioLab / KIK Consumer Products
Kevin Post, Counsilman-Hunsaker
Alan Walker, Anthony & Sylvan Pools
Paul Yates, Teserra Outdoors
