Chris Volk, IWI

General Manager

My father-in-law Randy Budd taught me to learn the pool and spa business by getting my hands dirty. It’s a path I continue to follow.

I began in 1997 as an Associate Service Technician. Over the years, Randy saw to it that I had experience working alongside engineers, planners, cement and installation experts, service techs, sales, water testing, and parts employees.

I value my hands-on work. I enjoy consulting with customers and sharing my knowledge. I love working at new customer sites, taking part in the continuous practice, the craftsmanship, the care that transforms our work into art, the pleasure of working with people who love their work.

Sean Gaffney

Landscape Architect & Construction Supervisor

Sean Gaffney’s work starts with developing designs, landscapes, and building plans. He then goes on-site, where he participates in building your project.

“Good communication between designers and builders,” Sean says, “turns good plans into great results.”

Sean’s example of hands-on cross-function participation demonstrates why we call these connections “the glue that holds our Design/Build/Maintain teams together.”

Chas Bogardus

General Service Manager

Chas Bogardus doesn’t want to just clean your pool and fix what’s broken.

“Our job is to provide consistent care for your water and pool equipment,” he says. “We keep water safe for people and gentle on pool surfaces.”

Like water care, he says pool maintenance needs to be consistent and trustworthy. “Both water care and equipment maintenance depend on getting expert advice from a company you trust to do good work.”

Tom Martino

Sales Manager

Tom Martino sees to it customers get the support they need. His own expertise encompasses products and services where guidance is especially important, such as Hot Tubs, safety pool covers, pool equipment, and water care services.

Order a hot tub, and he’ll schedule an orientation prior to delivery. If it’s a replacement or upgrade of your pool heater, or new service contract, he’ll explain your options.

“I don’t want to sell you anything,” Tom says. “My job is to explain your choices, and you decide.”

Phil Travis

Concrete Renovation Manager

Phil Travis is your guide for renovating your shotcrete or gunite pool.

“Whether it’s a full renovation or just a re-plaster, don’t wait until your issues become harder to fix,” he says. “You’ll save time and money when you schedule a free evaluation early,”

Phill will do a thorough inspection, answer questions, and show you all your options. “We can help you explore all the possibilities,” he says, “from restore, to upgrade, or even reimagining your pool and its surroundings.”

Dave Reissman

Vinyl Renovation Manager

Our vinyl pool expert Dave Reissman recommends a free evaluation when your vinyl liner reaches 10 to 12 years.

“When your liner starts showing wear,” he says, “get advice before a leak develops and damages the pool structure.”

Dave will show you all your options. “You can make your pool look like Gunite at a fraction of the cost. You can even add a sun shelf, patio, deck or landscaping for a complete outdoor living experience.”

Paul Johnson

Operations Manager

Paul Johnson makes a complex operation seen simple. As manager of purchasing, and warehouse operations, he’s the one that stocks the parts and gets them on our service trucks.

“It’s my job to make sure we have the things our service people need when they go on-site,” Paul says. “I can’t let supply chain issues get in the way of completing the work we’re doing for you.”

Bryan Stingle

CFO

You can’t run a growing business without a financial expert who provides the right information and helps make the right decisions. “It’s all about financial integrity,” Bryan Stingle says, “and listening to what the numbers are saying.”

Bryan sees taking care of the business as his role in taking care of employees and customers. “Keeping finances in order, managing HR and IT—taking care of those administrative functions lets everyone focus on delivering value to our customers.”

Don Dunnington

Marketing Manager

It’s Don Dunnington’s mission to tell the Budd Pools & Spas story.

“Marketing at Budd is educating,” he says. “It’s serving the information needs of the homeowners, architects, and builders we reach.”

Like the pools Budd designs, builds, and maintains, it’s a slow and painstaking process to craft original and useful content. “We write and rewrite stories, capture authentic images, produce original videos, and respect the time of those who choose to watch, listen or read.”