We Build Professionals

Celebrating 25 years of excellence in education.

About Us

Background

GENESIS® technical education is the most comprehensive and complete curriculum and establishes the highest standards in the pool and spa industry. Since 1998, GENESIS® has taught thousands of students in best practices governing proper water vessel design, engineering, and construction. The vast curriculum, and adherence to standards, leads to excellence in education. GENESIS® is a company of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance.

Leadership

GENESIS Ambassadors

Skip Phillips Skip Phillips
Co-Founder
GENESIS
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Brian Van Bower Brian Van Bower
Co-Founder
GENESIS
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GENESIS Faculty

Greg Andrews Greg Andrews
Tile Faculty Advisor
Co-founder
National Tile and Stone Authority, Inc.

Paul John Boulifard Paul John Boulifard
Architecture Faculty Advisor
Architect + LEED AP

Terry Brannon Terry Brannon, P.E.
Engineering Faculty Chair
Founder-Emeritus
The Brannon Corporation

Shaun Goldberg Shaun Goldberg
Plaster Construction Faculty Advisor
Plaster Operations Manager
Burkett's Pool Plastering, Inc.

 

Feras Irikat Feras Irikat
Design Faculty Advisor
Director of Design & Marketing
Lunada Bay Tile

Ken Milbery Ken Milbery
Waterproofing & Tile Installation Faculty Advisor
Director of Technical Services
Lunada Bay Tile

Rocky Wisley Rocky Wisley, Master CBP
Construction Faculty Chair
Owner and Operator
Serenity Hardscapes LLC

GENESIS Student Concierge

Lisa Ryckeley Lisa Ryckeley
615-907-1274
lryckeley@phta.org

 

Contact Us

Questions? Please contact us at genesis@phta.org.

PHTA Strategic Partners

  • Fluidra
  • Hayward
  • LOU
  • Lyon Financial
  • MCC
  • Pentair
  • Raypak
  • WatkinsWellness