The Georgia Chapter Was Recognized as
“Chapter Of The Year” in 2016 and 2018.
About the Georgia Chaper of The PHTA
Rooted in tradition and driven by innovation, the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, Georgia Chapter has been a cornerstone of the aquatic industry in our state since 1985. We bring together professionals from every corner of Georgia, uniting builders, service technicians, retailers, and manufacturers who are passionate about elevating the pool and spa experience.
What sets Georgia apart is our commitment to progress. We have worked hand in hand with local communities and state agencies to help develop safety codes and building standards that protect families and raise the bar for quality across the board. Whether it is advocating at the Capitol or working with a small town to improve pool safety, we show up, speak up, and make a difference.
Beyond advocacy, we are deeply involved in community outreach and education. From promoting water safety to supporting the next generation of industry leaders, our chapter is passionate about giving back and creating meaningful impact where it counts.
About The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA)
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) is the world’s oldest and largest association representing swimming pool, spa, and hot tub manufacturers, manufacturers’ agents, builders, designers, distributors, suppliers, installers, retailers, and service technicians. For more than half a century, PHTA has been serving members and the public with critical industry knowledge that ranges from sound regulatory practice to industry trends and consumer attitudes. Since 1983, PHTA is the only industry organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute as the recognized Standards Development Organization to promote and develop the nation’s standards for swimming pools and hot tubs.
PHTA enhances the business success of its member professionals and ensures consumer safety through:Contact Us
- Adherence to the PHTA Code of Ethics.
- Education and PHTA Certification of pool and spa professionals.
- Authoritative leadership in Standards writing.
- Regulatory and legislative representation.
- A shared commitment to professional, reliable service, and consumer education and public safety.
- PHTA members lead the industry in knowledge, skill, ethical service, and competitive business practices.
- A shared commitment to professional, reliable service, and consumer education and public safety.
- PHTA members lead the industry in knowledge, skill, ethical service, and competitive business practices.
PHTA Code of Ethics
All members of The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance agree to be dedicated to and to comply with the following ethical principles and policies:
- To contribute to the health, safety, and welfare of the public in the design, manufacture, installation, maintenance, and operation of swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs by complying with all applicable laws, ordinances, or regulations and refraining from engaging in fraudulent or deceptive acts or practices.
- To hold all necessary federal, state, and local licenses, registrations, and permits.
- To hold legally required liability insurance, workers’ compensation insurance, and bonding.
- To respect and not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others and to refrain from using the property of others without their prior, written consent.
- To advertise products, services, and prices truthfully and consistently with all federal, state, and local advertising practices requirements.
- To establish prices in a manner that does not involve collusion with a competitor and to clearly communicate such prices to potential customers or clients prior to providing such products or services.
- To provide written sales agreements when such are requested by customers or required by law.
- To comply with the terms of all agreements, oral or written, regarding the provision of products or services.
- To respond to any consumer complaints made to any governmental authority, Better Business Bureau, or equivalent nongovernmental authority.
- To exclude from company ownership or senior management any person or entity who or which, within the past three (3) years, has been convicted of or pleaded no contest (or its equivalent) to any felony or other crime involving business or financial practices.
- To use the PHTA name, logo, and other intellectual property only when and as permitted by PHTA, and to cease all such use upon suspension from or termination of membership in PHTA.
- To file a complaint with PHTA regarding a potential violation of this Code of Ethics only when in possession of credible evidence of such potential violation.
- To cooperate fully with any PHTA investigation of a potential violation of this Code of Ethics.
- To encourage utilization of PHTA educational offerings as a means of enhancing the professional skills and business integrity of PHTA members and their employees.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Phone | Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Beckwith | President | kimberly@arcfp.com | 404-274-6484 | Architectural Fountains & Pools, Inc |
| Paul Alewine | Vice President | Thepoolman12@hotmail.com | 706-825-1667 | Pete Alewine Pool Co |
| Leslie Peterson | Secretary | leslie@aquaramapools.com | 404-788-8625 | Aquarama Pools & Spas |
| Mike Echols | Immediate Past President | mechols@mcewenindustries.com | 770-301-5072 | McEwen Industries |
| Mark Thompson | Board Member | comarka@bellsouth.net | 678-898-1220 | Absolute Pool & Spa Care, Inc. |
| Steve Morgan | Board Member | smorgan@sunbeltpoolsofgeorgia.com | 770-455-7770 | Sunbelt Pools |
| Craig Sears | Board Member | craig@searspool.com | 770-310-7665 | Sears Pool Management Consultants, Inc. |
| Steve Sheppard | Board Member | Steven.sheppard@poolcorp.com | 770-480-6757 | Pool Corp |
| Steve Selak | Board Member | steves@rwbsales.com | 404-229-9418 | RWB Sales |
| Tim Rogers | Board Member | tim.rogers@brownspools.com | 678-488-5867 | Brown’s Pools |
| Tim Bolden | Board Member | tim@thepoolbutler.net | 770-527-0447 | The Pool Butler |