Nick Lapointe Named to Pool Pro’s 2024 30 Under 40
Nick LaPointe was practically born into the pool industry. His father purchased a pool route in 1990, a time when chlorine gas was still used to treat pools. LaPointe’s mother ran the company out of her home, and LaPointe would help in the summertime and began working on routes when he got his driver’s license.
“Over the years, I have seen new companies come and go, watched the trends and built long-standing relationships,” he says.
After earning a business degree from San Diego State University, LaPointe expanded his education with leadership programs, including the PHTA Executive Leadership and Emerging Leadership courses at Cornell. He is also pursuing certification as a PHTA Certified Master Builder. Though he doesn’t plan to build pools himself, LaPointe sees this as a way to offer clients valuable insights when they undertake construction projects. Additionally, he’s positioning Golden State Pools for the PSATC apprenticeship program, underscoring his commitment to training the next generation of industry professionals…
