Text Box: Chris began work in the swimming pool business in 1989 while studying business administration at CSU Sacramento.  While attending school, Chris managed the service department of Geremia Pools, a leading swimming pool company in Sacramento, for 4 years. In 1994, after establishing himself as a valuable employee and possessing a combination of swimming pool experience and strong business acumen, Chris was promoted to manage the Commercial Construction Department for Geremia Pools.  Over the next five years, Chris developed and utilized the skills and relationships necessary to complete over $6 million in profitable commercial swimming pool projects for Geremia Pools. In 1999, Chris left Geremia Pools under amicable terms and took the position as Senior Estimator with Western Water Features, the largest commercial swimming pool contractor in Northern California.  Chris’ responsibilities quickly expanded to include both estimation and project management for all of Western Water Feature’s Northern California operations.  While further refining his skills as an estimator and project manager over the next three years, Chris completed dozens of successful projects and over $12 million in sales. In 2002, Chris came to Pool Scene, Inc. as the Vice President of Operations.  Chris is responsible for new business development, estimating, and daily management of operations.