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Jason Hughes, Advanced CBP

Co-Founder, River Pools and Spas
Co-Owner, River Pools Virginia
President, River Pools Franchising, LLC
Warsaw, VA

(888) 358-7665

Jason Hughes began his career in pool construction during high school and college, eventually co-founding River Pools in 2001. The company quickly became a leading fiberglass pool installer in Central Virginia. In the wake of the 2008 recession, River Pools embraced digital marketing strategies that helped the brand gain national visibility, with features in The New York Times and Forbes.

In 2014, River Pools expanded into fiberglass pool manufacturing. That operation was later acquired by close friends and long-time industry partners at Thursday Pools. Today, Jason serves as President of River Pools Franchising, LLC, supporting a network of franchisees across the country alongside his partners.

He is also a co-owner of River Pools Virginia and teaches C260: GENESIS® Construction School: Vinyl Liner/Fiberglass Pools, helping to advance the industry's knowledge base. His insights on fiberglass pool construction have been featured in Pool & Spa News and AQUA Magazine.

Jason Hughes

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