A Different Approach To Pool Service
Founders
Name: Austin Gardiner
Hometown: Santee, CA
About: Austin’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is solving tricky problems and seeing our team members thrive. He also is a second generation pool service professional. To really get Austin talking ask him about deep sea kayak fishing or his family!
Austin Gardiner – CEO
Name: Kyle Lobe
Hometown: Bremerton, WA
About: Kyle’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is working with and supporting our team; it’s a special group! He also lived in Puerto Rico for two years. To really get Kyle talking ask him about his kids, he has 4 of ’em!
Kyle Lobe – CFO
Startups
Name: Justin Noel
Hometown: Little Rock, AR
About: Justin’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is utilizing his mind and body. He also is certified in water chemistry. To really get Justin talking ask him about his ducks and cat!
Justin Noel – Startup Supervisor
Name: Jeremy Arns
Hometown: San Marcos, CA
About: Jeremy’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is the great sense of family and community; plus getting to work outside! He also likes to cook and play guitar. To really get Jeremy talking ask him about aquariums and fishkeeping.
Jeremy Arns – Startup Specialist
Name: Keaton Barrow
Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT
About: Keaton’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is working outside and being busy all day! She also owns a Great Dane. To really get Keaton talking ask her about music festivals.
Keaton Barrow – Startup Specialist
Account Management
Name: Kristin Gardiner
Hometown: Lakeside, CA
About: Kristin’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is the people; we have a great team who she genuinely loves being around. She also used to have a mini goat farm and would milk goats every day. To really get Kristin talking ask her about her two amazing daughters.
Kristin Gardiner – Administrative Manager
Name: Gabriela Serra
Hometown: Sao Paulo, BR
About: Gabi’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is the family, integrity, and growth culture. She also speaks Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian. To really get Gabi talking ask her about her travels.
Gabriela Serra – Account Manager
Name: Jordan Mysliwiec
Hometown: Wildomar, CA
About: Jordan’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is the family culture and amazing co-workers! He also has built multiple guitars and an ukulele. To really get Jordan talking ask him about his vinyl collection.
Jordan Mysliwiec – Account Manager
Name: Natalie Magers
Hometown: San Diego, CA
About: Natalie’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is the family atmosphere and growth opportunities. She also loves animals and is married to a rockstar. To really get Natalie talking ask her about her best thrift store find!
Natalie Magers – Account Manager
Name: Lisa Morris
Hometown: San Diego, CA
About: Lisa’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is her GL Family and the sense of community we have here. She also is always smiling. To really get Lisa talking ask her about crafts.
Lisa Morris – Account Manager
Name: Ryan Abramson
Hometown: Livermore, CA
About: Ryan’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is the positive work environment and sense of community. He also has two miniature dachshunds, Bella and Lady. To really get Ryan talking ask him about fishing, sports, or his two children.
Ryan Abramson – Account Manager
Repair
Name: Brock Bass
Hometown: Santee, CA
About: Brock’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is helping clients enjoy their pool and backyard. He also has never won a fantasy football league, but is often runner-up. To really get Brock talking ask him about local Tiki Bars.
Brock Bass – Repair Manager
Name: Cheng Khang
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
About: Cheng’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is getting to help clients enjoy their backyard oasis. He also has taught dance. To really get Cheng talking ask him about working on cars.
Cheng Khang – Repair Technician
Name: Ken Hirsh
Hometown: Oceanside, CA
About: Ken’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is the comradery within the workplace and that everyone has everyone’s back. He also likes to drive around the country with his wife once a year. To really get Ken talking ask him about any concerns or questions about the status of your pool or equipment.
Ken Hirsh – Repair Technician
Name: Matt Duvall
Hometown: SeaTac, WA
About: Matt’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is building relationships with clients and ensuring they can enjoy their pool whenever they desire. He also likes to play the drums. To really get Matt talking ask him about sports, music, and his dog.
Matt Duvall – Repair Technician
Name: Gage Belchamber
Hometown: Fletcher Hills, CA
About: Gage’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is the family friendly atmosphere. He also can climb a 100ft palm tree. To really get Gage talking ask him about anything you would like to talk about; he loves to meet new people!
Gage Belchamber – Repair Technician
Name: Aaron Campbell
Hometown: Vista, CA
About: Aaron’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is seeing the amazing pools look crystal clear! He also loves animals and sports. To really get Aaron talking ask him about fishing.
Aaron Campbell – Maintenance Technician
Name: Jon Owen
Hometown: Milton, WA
About: Jon’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is all the new dogs to pet. He also likes to work on cars. To really get Jon talking ask him about hiking, fishing, and video games.
Jon Owen – Maintenance Technician
Service
Name: Chris Naples
Hometown: San Diego, CA
About: Chris’ favorite part of working at GL Pools is working and collaborating with our incredible team. He also makes a mean grilled cheese sandwich. To really get Chris talking ask him about all the cool things that GL is doing to provide excellent service.
Chris Naples – Service Manager
Name: Christiana Scheevel
Hometown: San Diego, CA
About: Christiana’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is being outside all day; rain or shine. She also is fluent in American Sign Language. To really get Christiana talking ask her about her dog, Indiana, who is amazing.
Christiana Scheevel – Service Supervisor
Name: Kevin Bautista
Hometown: San Diego, CA
About: Kevin’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is helping new team members develop as service technicians. He also enjoys archery, 3D printing, and working on cars. To really get Kevin talking ask him about anything related to maintaining your pool.
Kevin Bautista – Service Supervisor
Name: Rob Thorson
Hometown: Spokane, WA
About: Rob’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is working with great people. He also honeymooned in the town where “Harry and the Hendersons” was filmed. To really get Rob talking ask him about refurbishing vintage Sting-Ray bikes.
Rob Thorson – Service Supervisor
Name: Jakob Patino
Hometown: Lakeside, CA
About: Jakob’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is meeting all of our clients’ nice dogs! He also enjoys camping, hiking, and adventuring. To really get Jakob talking ask him about anything related to music or guitars.
Jakob Patino – Commercial Lead
Name: Brian Johnson
Hometown: Vancouver, WA
About: Brian’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is working outside. He also enjoys gardening and stained glass. To really get Brian talking ask him about different types of plants or Star Trek.
Brian Johnson – Service Technician
Name: Gabriel Griffis
Hometown: San Diego, CA
About: Gabe’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is working outside. He also has arrested twenty-two people. To really get Gabe talking ask him about sports or his daughter.
Gabriel Griffis – Service Technician
Name: Jack Barnes
Hometown: San Diego, CA
About: Jack’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is working outside and seeing different parts of San Diego. He also is told he looks like a better version of Post Malone. To really get Jack talking ask him about blowing glass.
Jack Barnes – Service Technician
Name: Chris Webster
Hometown: Fairfax, VA
About: Chris’ favorite part of working at GL Pools is working outside. He also was published in Highlights. To really get Chris talking ask him about his Frenchie.
Chris Webster – Service Technician
Name: Jeff Lapp
Hometown: San Diego, CA
About: Jeff’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is the atmosphere. He also has summited Mt. Hood and Mt. Whitney. To really get Jeff talking ask him about most things outdoors.
Jeff Lapp – Service Technician
Name: Brian Paquin
Hometown: Santee, CA
About: Brian’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is working with a team of cheerful and competent pool care professionals. He also is a huge music nerd. To really get Brian talking ask him about biking and hiking.
Brian Paquin – Service Technician
Name: Ethan Johnson
Hometown: Twentynine Palms, CA
About: Ethan’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is the awesome team and watching a dirty pool turn into one that’s crystal-clear clean. He also loves to play guitar. To really get Ethan talking ask him about his favorite music, NFL team, or his background in the Marine Corps!
Ethan Johnson – Service Technician
Name: Nathan Magers
Hometown: San Diego, CA
About: Nathan’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is the family atmosphere in the company. He also plays three instruments. To really get Nathan talking ask him about music.
Nathan Magers – Service Technician
Name: Joe Johnson
Hometown: San Diego, CA
About: Joe’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is working in a great environment with great people! He also is a Steelers fan for life. To really get Joe talking ask him about why he thinks GL Pools is the best pool company in San Diego.
Joe Johnson – Service Technician
Name: Bo Pfitzner
Hometown: San Diego, CA
About: Bo’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is the great family environment. He also has been in the pool service industry for over twenty years. To really get Bo talking ask him about anything about pools.
Bo Pfitzner – Service Technician
Name: Chris Brown
Hometown: USA
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Chris Brown – Service Technician
Name: Josh Campbell
Hometown: Oceanside, CA
About: Josh’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is seeing new pools and meeting new clients. He also was on the water polo and swim team in high school. To really get Josh talking ask him about Anime.
Josh Campbell – Service Technician
Name: Brendon Cooney
Hometown: San Clemente, CA
About: Brendon’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is getting to enjoy that sweet California weather everyday! He also is skilled at bird identification. To really get Brendon talking ask him about rock climbing, snowboarding, or science fiction.
Brendon Cooney – Service Technician
Name: Connor Campbell
Hometown: Oceanside, CA
About: Connor’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is meeting new people and new dogs. He also is a certified scuba diver. To really get Connor talking ask him about building model kits and video games.
Connor Campbell – Service Technician
Name: Warren Dayacap
Hometown: San Diego, CA
About: Warren’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is the first rate, unmatched work ethic of all the people in our GL family! He also is a great listener. To really get Warren talking ask him about his experience in the pool industry.
Warren Dayacap – Service Technician
Name: Tarah Mecucci
Hometown: Escondido, CA
About: Tarah’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is that the family atmosphere at GL makes working here an absolute joy! She also is a certified scuba diver; she loves the water! To really get Tarah talking ask her about anything; she loves making a personal connection.
Tarah Mecucci – Service Technician
Name: Devin Shean
Hometown: Escondido, CA
About: Devin’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is being part of a family; everyone is so caring for one another it’s a super welcoming place to work. He also has two dogs and loves animals of all kinds. To really get Devin talking ask him about almost anything UFC; his brain is like an MMA almanac.
Devin Shean – Service Technician
Name: Paul Huggins
Hometown: Memphis, TN
About: Paul’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is the culture of support and genuine shared desire to see each other succeed; it really feels like a second family. He also loves BBQ and can smoke a mean rack of ribs. To really get Paul talking ask him about how your pool is doing.
Paul Huggins – Service Technician
Name: Marc Brown
Hometown: Palm Springs, CA
About: Marc’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is the excellent employee care at GL, which fosters a positive work environment and raises the standard of the industry. He also co-piloted a single-engine plane over the Rocky Mountains on a trip from California to Wyoming. To really get Marc talking ask him about golf, surfing, or his daughter’s last swim meet!
Marc Brown – Service Technician
Name: Emmett Esquivel
Hometown: Tucson, AZ
About: Emmett’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is working outside and seeing more of the city. He also is the third generation Emmett in his family. To really get Emmett talking ask him about his daughter or old trucks and cars.
Emmett Esquivel – Service Technician
Name: Logan James
Hometown: Santee, CA
About: Logan’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is waking up early. He also can twirl frisbees upside down in both hands at the same time. To really get Logan talking ask him about anything frisbee.
Logan James – Service Technician
Name: Cody Morales
Hometown: Vista, CA
About: Cody’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is delivering quality services to great customers. He also loves being outdoors and in nature. To really get Cody talking ask him about anything and everything!
Cody Morales – Service Technician
Name: Levi Caldwell
Hometown: Lemon Grove, CA
About: Levi’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is getting to meet and visit all of our clients’ dogs. He also loves cats. To really get Levi talking ask him about his animals.
Levi Caldwell – Service Technician
Name: Colton Ryniec
Hometown: Tarentum, PA
About: Colton’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is the satisfaction of cleaning a pool. He also is extremely adaptable. To really get Colton talking ask him about growing plants or gourmet mushrooms.
Colton Ryniec – Service Technician
Name: Sophia Alm
Hometown: San Diego, CA
About: Sophia’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is the technical challenge of working with a pool’s equipment and chemistry. She also hiked through all the villages in Cinque Terre, Italy; in one day. To really get Sophia talking ask her about recommendations for vegan recipes… and of course your pool!
Sophia Alm – Service Technician
Name: Justin Salas
Hometown: Scripps Ranch, CA
About: Justin’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is a constant change of scenery and being outdoors. He also was born in Japan. To really get Justin talking ask him about DJing techno music or lacrosse.
Justin Salas – Service Technician
Name: Tyler Dresser
Hometown: Oceanside, CA
About: Tyler’s favorite part of working at GL Pools is waking up early to get to work! He also has played soccer for over twenty years. To really get Tyler talking ask him about golf, soccer, or the car-soccer video game Rocket League.
Tyler Dresser – Service Technician
Name: Alan Leyva
Hometown: USA, USA
About: Check back soon!
Alan Leyva – Service Technician