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Power Panels

Returning in 2023!

Join the most accomplished industry professionals as they share their insights on:

  • The current state of the industry
  • Emerging technologies
  • Economic trends,
  • Future growth 
  • ...and more

During these fast-paced, interactive sessions, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and hear the panel offer real solutions for tackling today’s toughest issues. Bring your whole team to maximize your company's future output.

Who Should Attend:
The Power Panels cover the latest information for each major
segment of the industry: 

  • Builders
  • Service Pros
  • Retailers
  • Decking Pros

How to Attend:
The Builder, Service, and Retail Power Panel are included with a Super Pass. The Decking Power Panel is a show floor session and open to all registration types. 

Builder Power Panel

Monday, November 13 | 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Session ID: ME04

Moderator: Brett Abbott, CEO and Chief Marketing Guru, Pool Builder Marketing LLC

Panelists: Charlie Claffey, Owner, Claffey Pools; Mike Church, Cody Pools; Tony Campbell, Campbell's Pools.

Service Power Panel

Wednesday, November 15 | 9:15 am – 10:15 am

Session ID: WE12

Moderator: Steve Barnes, Director of Science and Compliance, AquaStar Pool Products

Panelists: Edgar De Jesus, Founder of Pool Nation; Javier Payan, Owner, Payan Pools

Retail Power Panel

Tuesday, November 14 | 9:15 am – 10:15 am

Session ID: TU11

Moderator: Matt Gohlke, President at Gohlke Pools

Panelists: Ted Lawrence, Vice President at BioLab; Mallory Bjekich, Owner, Toolbox for Excellence; Travis Hogan, Fiesta Pools

Decking Power Panel - Show Floor Session!

Monday, November 13 | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Session ID: D02

Moderator: Chuck Casey, Director of Sales, Deck Specialist magazine

Panelists: Andy Henley, Owner at Hen-House Decks; Brendan Casey, Owner at Casey Fence & Deck; Clint Webb, Owner at Webb Decks; John Lea, Owner at Deck South; Mike Mitchell, Owner at Mitchell Construction.