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Education Advisory Committee

To create our world-class educational conference program, PSP Expo staff works closely with an Education Advisory Committee to design a program that focuses on the latest trends and challenges for pool builders, retailers, service technicians, and more pros from the pool, spa, and patio industry.

Our distinguished Education Advisory Committee is comprised of leaders from all aspects of the pool industry. Each year, the committee members review hundreds of "Call for Presentations" forms to select the best topics for the International Pool Spa Patio Expo conference program.

We want to extend a heartfelt "Thank You" to our Advisory Committee for their time, hard work, and dedication to helping us develop the PSP Expo conference program!



Advisory Committee Members

Advisory Committee Members

Greg Howard (Chair)

CEO, Carecraft

Brett Abbott

Brett Abbott

CEO, Pool Builder Marketing LLC

Steve Barnes

Steve Barnes

Director of Science and Compliance, Aquastar Pool Products

Hunter Gary

Hunter Gary

Owner, H2 Outdoor Living

Sabeena Hickman

Sabeena Hickman

President and CEO, PHTA

Heather Linton

Heather Linton

Managing Member, Integrity Consultants

Jeanne Mendelson

Jeanne Mendelson

VP, Education and Events, PHTA

Javier Payan

Javier Payan

Owner, Payan Pools

Reid Schindler

Reid Schindler

Owner, Schindler Design Co

Alicia Stephens

Alicia Stephens

Director of Training and Education, BioLab

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