(Alexandria, Va.) - The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) announced the winners of the 2022 PHTA Chairman's Award. This is a new award developed by PHTA Chairman Charlie Claffey and the PHTA Board of Directors. The winners were honored during the Keynote Presentation at the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo, co-located with Deck Expo (PSP/Deck Expo) on November 15 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Chairman's Award is given to individuals who are leading the way and making amazing contributions to the pool, spa, and hot tub industry as a whole. The award also recognizes the companies who employ the winners, for supporting them in their leadership roles.
The awards were presented jointly by Claffey and PHTA Board Chair-Elect Joseph Laurino, Ph.D.
This year's Chairman's Award winners are:
- Steve Barnes, former Co-Chair of the PHTA Technical Committee and current Chair of the PHTA Standards Policy Committee, and employer Olaf Mjelde, Owner of AquaStar Pool Products.
- Jim Egan, Chair of the PHTA Editorial Review Committee and Member of the PHTA Recreational Water & Air Quality Committee (RWAQC), and employer Scott Amsbaugh, President and CEO of LaMotte.
- Ken Gregory, former Co-Chair of the PHTA Technical Committee, and employer Tony Gonzales, Engineer Services Manager at Pentair.
- Jody O'Grady, Chair of the RWAQC, and employers Andrea Chaney, Brand Development Manager, and Wade Beebe, Vice President and General Manager of Taylor Water Technologies LLC.
"PHTA's mission is to educate, advocate, and elevate. The four inaugural recipients of the Chairman's Award truly embody that mission through their active participation in the industry standards development process," says Claffey, President of Claffey Pools. "Their dedication, commitment, and countless hours put into volunteering and making a positive impact deserve recognition and commendation from the industry as a whole. Congratulations to Steve, Jim, Ken, and Jody!"
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About the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), a non-profit organization with over 3,600 members from around the world, was established in 1956 to support, promote, and protect the common interests of the $36.5B pool, hot tub, and spa industry. PHTA provides education, advocacy, standards development, research, and market growth to increase our members' professionalism, knowledge, and profitability. Additionally, PHTA facilitates the expansion of 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.