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[AquaFinesse Canada]

AquaFinesse Canada

Hello my name is Shaun Casey and i am the Canadian national sales manager for AquaFinesse. I have been in the pool and spa business for over 15 years including senior management positions with Beachcomber, D1 and Hydropool. In my tenure I have also owned my own retail store.

I am lucky enough to be part of AquaFinesse in charge of sales in Canada.

Our product is distributed nationally by Capo Industries. If there are any questions or support i can offer retailer or consumer relative to our products i would be happy to answer them. Please PM me and i will email or call you directly with support.

[Jacuzzi Calgary]

Hi All,

My name is Darren Jordison and although I don't visit this site very often, I think that sites like these can help the serious hot tub shopper and the hot tub enthusiast benefit from the experience and opinions of people who work and breathe and live the hot tub industry everyday.

I have been in the hot tub industry for over 10 years in Calgary, AB, I have been a top performer for Beachcomber Hot Tubs, HotSpring hot Tubs and now- Jacuzzi Hot Tubs (International Distributor of the Year 2009).

My goal is to raise the bar in the hot tub industry and to do the right thing for consumers.

I'm Here To Help!
Darren Jordison G.M.
Jacuzzi Premium Spas of Calgary

[Steve]

Ahhh my buddy Darren above! 

I thought I'd re-type my intro since there has been many changes in my life. I joined this forum way back when as a salesperson for Beachcomber Hot Tubs in Edmonton. I worked there for over a decade and became one of Beachcombers top salepeople worldwide. I left after hitting the ceiling in 2004 and stayed within the industry for a number of years as a rep for Hydropool and another line out of western Canada. I started a business consulting company (which I still own) but have recently taken on the position of Manager for Beachcomber Edmonton after being away for over 6 years. It's good to be "home"!  Both here and Beachcomber!

I'm not sure I'll be back spending as much time as I once did, but I'll do my best! Good to see many of my old friends still around here. I look forward to catching up with many of you very soon.

Steve

[RobertB]

Hi I am RobertB. I have been selling and servicing spas since 1994.
 
I used to post on her quite a bit in the late 90's.
 
Just started posting again and I have noticed that none of my old posts are here anymore.

I guess it is ok since all of the topics are pretty much the same.

I am not here to advertise my services. I am just here to help where I can.

[hottubs2u]

Hi there,

My name is Aymen – a sales manager in a company called Hot Tubs 2U , in which we offer various types of hot tubs and wooden fired hot tubs.

Your feedback is greatly appreciated and thank you in advance .

[TwinCitiesHotSpring]

Hi There

My name is Eric and I work sales for Hot Spring Spas of the Twin Cities (MN), we sell Hot Spring, Limelight and Hot Spot Hot Tubs.  I have been in the pool & spa industry for approx. 11 years now and signed up for this forum so that I can use my knowledge to be of assistance to anyone with questions up in this neck of the woods.

[HotTubWorkscom]

My Name is Jerry and I am part of the hottubworks.com  team which is a leading online hot tub supply company.  We do not sell hot tubs we only keep them happy and healthy.

We staff 7 full time techs for client support, we provide parts and supplies for end users, service companies, and retailers.

Personally I have been in the industry for over 15 years split between working for Sundance and HotTubWorks.com  

Our goal is simply to make hot tub ownership easy as affordable as possible.

[pjohnston]

Hi Micah!

Hope you are doing well!

My name is Peter Johnston. I have been in the spa industry for well over a decade and knowledgeable about these products. If you are planning to buy a new hot tub or swim spa do not hesitate to contact me. I can be reach at pjohnston1970@gmail.com.

Respectfully,
Peter

[Spa_Tech]

After nearly six years of silence, I have returned.

Hello, my name is Craig and I still work in the spa industry.
We were first asked who the ^%#@! we were back on this post dated 2005. (http://www.whatsthebest-hottub.com/forum/index.php/topic,5884.msg68167.html#msg68167)

I conducted my independent spa repair business well after the housing market burst- but late in 2007 ended my run as an independent, unable to make ends meet. In April 2008, I relucantly took up housekeeping with Phoenix Spas as their service manager until their closing in January this year.

Yes- for those of you who are familiar with my previous postings about the company, I did work for them in the earnest hope that I could have some effect on both their product and reputation in the industry. Unfortunately, what I was able to accomplish was not sufficient enough to ensure the companies survival in an increasingly competitive market.

Today, I am rebuilding... in the same manner as the myth of the self-immolating bird, I will be resurrecting an vocation dead nearly three years.

I am happy to help with any questions regarding any product and pleased to render service for Phoenix Spas or any other product in my service territory in northern California. I do not retail any product and have no ties to any manufacturer.

[Darnovi]

Hi,
My name is Darnell and I am a Factory Rep for Hawkeye and Barefoot Spas. I have been in the Spa industry for about 6 years and have traveled the country meeting quite a few dealers and service professionals.
This industry is a lot of fun and because of the constant challenge to create a better product it is never boring.The last 30 months has found me doing a lot of learning on the manufacturing end of the industry. So if you have questions I welcome them and will do my best to provide an answer.
There are quite a few well made spa on the market and a lot of the time it just comes down to being comfortable with who you are buying it from. You will never hear me knock another manufacturers product to make mine look better.
I look forward to perhaps getting to know a lot of you and learning from all! I can be reached at djones@hawkeyemfg.com
Also if you get the time visit barefootfitnessspas.com barefootspas.com hawkeyespas.com

[MileHighSpaTech]

My name is Ed Konarske, I own Everything Hot Tubz in Englewood Colorado and have been in the industry 11 years.  We are a hot tub service company who also sells refurbished hot tubs.

I had a customer doing research and told me this site was helpful so I figured I would join and maybe learn something or beable to help someone with problems or in making a decision.

Not selling new spas (anymore) but having sold almost all brands I hope I can bring a nonbiased view.  Feel free to email me at Ed@EverythingHotTubz.com or checkout our site at everythinghottubz.com. 

[Spacepuppy]

Hello my name is James and I managed /sold Hot Spring, Tiger River, Hot Spot,Dynasty and Caldera spas for about 6 years about 6 years ago. I am no longer in the business but I do own a 97 Hotspring Jetsetter. I have also owned a Nordic spa which was a round hot tub with few ammenities but I loved it anyway. I have no axe to grind and my expierence is limited to my time in the pool and spa  business some 6 years ago.