SPECIALREPORT

The Power 25

Some of the most powerful people in the industry are not necessarily aquatics professionals. Find out who they are and why they matter to you.


For four years running, we’ve kept you up to date on the latest movers and shakers in the industry with our annual Power 25 issue. The Aquatics International Power 25 is back again, but this year you may notice some less familiar faces on the list. That’s because some of the most powerful people in aquatics are not necessarily aquatics professionals. Over the past year or so, a lot has happened outside the confines of the industry that has profoundly impacted how you may operate. Researchers have unveiled some groundbreaking findings; policy makers have been busier than ever making pools safer; consultants have dramatically shaped some of the latest trends; and industry allies have become even more important. These are just some of the influential leaders you’ll get to know on the next several pages, so jump in and power up!

James Amburgey Craig Barker
Brian Bilbray Ernest 'Chip' Blatchley
Curt Caffey Michael Conaghan
Bob Craycraft Rick D'Aprile
Rick Fedrizzi Doug Flora
Ron Gilbert Linda Golodner
Mark C. Hatchel Bil Kennedy
Judy Lakind Dan Martin
Nelson Migdal Charles Otto
R. Wayne Pierce Linda Quan
Bill Ryan David Sangree
Tom Sheehan Jeffrey Sloan
Debbie Wasserman Schultz


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