AOAP 12th Annual Conference and Exposition 2023 | Association of Aquatic Professionals | 13 February 2023 | The Broadmoor, 1 Lake Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA

Join aquatic professionals from all over the world to learn about the latest trends, legislation, and issues facing our industry. The education, networking, and professional development opportunities offered during the conference are one of a kind. The conference delivers content covering important topics such as safety and risk management, leadership and executive development, facility management, staff training, maintenance, and programming. Sessions are presented by experts and association colleagues who provide knowledge and support on important aquatics-related issues. The AOAP Exhibit Hall offers opportunities for networking and business relationship building. Make professional contacts and friendships that will assist you in the future and last a lifetime.

2023 Sponsors

Adam Katchmarchi
Executive Director, National Drowning Prevention Alliance

Ailene Tisser
Swim Angelfish

Alissa Magrum
Executive Director, Colin's Hope

Andrea Velazquez
Recreation Supervisor, Yonkers Parks, Recreation and Conservation

Andrea Velazquez
SAF AQUA® Drums Vibes™, Indigo Aquatics

Andrew Roberts
Northeast Regional Account Executive, Paddock Pool Equipment Company

Angela Beale-Tawfeeq
Associate Professor, Rowan University

Anna Capps
Owner, Deep Blue Aquatics

Ashley Wolfe
Owner / CEO, ALIVE Solutions

Becky Kirk
Aquatics Supervisor, City of Phoenix

Becky Kuiper
City of Chandler Recreation Division

Bill O'Melia
Co-founder, Drennen's Dreams Foundation

Bob Bradley
Owner, Aquatic Consulting & Educational Services LLC

Bob Phillips
Vice President Sales, Dehumidified Air Solutions (DAS)

Brittany Kartchner
Triton Management Solutions

Christian Peck
Aquatics Coordinator, City of Peoria

Connan Campbell
Regional Sales Manager, ProMinent Fluid Controls

Connie Harvey
Director, Aquatic Centennial Initiatives, American Red Cross

Cory Hilderbrand
Community Services Manager, City of Irvine

Courtney Kline
Owner & Founder, Swim4Life Colorado

Courtni Anderson
Aquatics Manager, City of Arlington

Craig Sears
President, Sears Pool Management Consultants, Inc.

Dan Berzansky
President/CEO, Premier Aquatics/OneTeam360

Dana Vollmer

David Dyjack
Executive Director, NEHA

Debbie Brunn
FOR Families Supervisor, City of Irvine

Dewey Case
Technical Director, CMAHC

Donita Grinde-Houtman
Aquatic Director, Derby Recreation Commission

Dr Regina Lewis
Faculty/Facilitator, ReginaSpeaking LLC

Dylan Evans
Chief Organizational Officer, Triton Management Solutions

Frank Perez
General Manager, NRH2O Family Water Park

Gareth Hedges
General Manager, US, Lynxight

Irene Pluim Mentz
Turbulence Training, Indigo Aquatics

James Wheeler
Owner, Total Aquatic Management

Jenn Foreman
Aquatics Facilities Supervisor, Buffalo Grove Park District

Jenn Huang
Owner, Technical / Regulatory Director, Consultant, ApothaQuali Solutions LLC

Jill White
Using Flotation in Swim Lesson Programs: The Good, Bad, and Ugly, Starfish Aquatics Institute

Jody O'Grady
Director of Product Management & Customer Programs, Taylor Water Technologies LLC

Joe Stefanyak
Senior Director, Ellis & Associates

Joey LaNeve
Aquatics Supervisor, Town of Queen Creek

Jonathan Keller
CEO and Co-Founder of Life Floor, Life Floor

Katie Todd
Aquatics & Facilities Coordinator, Iowa State University

Kelly Martinez
Just Blow Your Whistle: Why good guards fail to recognize, City of Phoenix

Kevin Goodrich
Recreation Supervisor, Town of Marana

Kevin Post
Principal, Cousilman-Hunsaker

Kim Shults
Learn-to-swim Specialist, Face In Water

Kirsten Barnes
Director of HydroApps, HydroApps

Knolan Rawlins, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator, Delaware State University

Kristie Riester
Executive Director, Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC)

Kyle Rieger
Managing Partner, NINJACROSS™ Systems

Lake White
Senior Faculty, Starfish Aquatics Institute

Linda Bolger
FAST Swim Founder / Master Instructor, Fast Swim Program

Lori Sherlock
Associate Professor, West Virginia University

Lori A. Hoffner
Professional Speaker, Trainer and Consultant, Supporting CommUnity, Inc.

Manda Groff
Recreation Manager, Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation

Mark Abdo
Founder & Trustee, Florida Aquatics Council

Mark Foote
Senior Project Manager, Mesa Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities

Mark Hines
V.P. Sales and Marketing, Paddock Pool Equipment Company

Matt Haynes
Strategic Accounts Manager, The American Red Cross

Matthew Reeves
Manager, Training Services Quality Assurance and Compliance, American Red Cross

Melissa Davis
Aquatics Supervisor, City of Temecula

Michael Debrecht
Assistant Director, City of Arlington

Michael Scheetz
Regional Manager, American Pool Enterprise

Michele Hlavsa
epidemiologist, CDC

Mick Nelson
Owner, Total Aquatic Programming LLC

Mikaela Bagley
Director of Operations, Swim Possible

Mike Dopson
Recreation & Community Services Director, Cosumnes Community Services District

Mike Espino

Miklos Valdez
Director, Counsilman-Hunsaker

Mitchell Brown
Environmental Health Services Supervisor, Jefferson County Public Health

Motti Eliyahu
Director, American Aquatics & Safety Training

Natalie Livingston
Owner / President, ALIVE Solutions

Nathalie V Martin
Founder, The Swim Global Project

Paul Macias
Aquatics Manager, City of Farmers Branch

Richard Young
General Manager, Aquatic Commercial Consulting

Robert Kappel
Director of Sales- Recreational Water, Prominent Fluid Controls

Robin Cousins
Chief Executive Officer, Triton Management Solutions

Rory Grigull
Facility Operations Manager, Pikes Peak Athletics Training Center

Rosie DeVito
Program and Operations Manager, NEHA

Roy Vore
President, Founder, Owner, CEO, Senior Consultant; to give co-presentation with Jenn Huang, Vore & Associates LLC

Ruby Newell-Legner
Guest Experience Expert, 7 Star Service

Rudy Stankowitz
Aquatic Consultant, Educator, Author, Columnist, Influencer, Aquatic Facility Training & Consultants

Ruth Sova
Owner and Founder, ATRI

Ryan Nachreiner
Water Technology, Inc.

Sandi Tindal
Aqua Yoga Specialist, Dallas Aqua Yoga

Shawn Derosa
Owner, DeRosa Aquatic Consulting

Shelby Wood
Aquatics Coordinator, University of South Carolina, Campus Recreation

Simon Percy
VP Malmsten Inc, Malmsten

SJ Idel
Client Partner, StarGuard ELITE

Stacey Hoaglund
President, Autism Society of Florida

Stephanie Darimont
Senior Manager, Instructor Capacity Development & Aquatic Program Fulfillment, The American Red Cross

Stephanie Hee-Johnston
Assistant General Manager, NRH2O Family Water Park

Stephanie Shook
Senior Manager, Aquatics & Instructors, American National Red Cross

Steve Prosise
Senior Environmental Health Specialist, Summit County Public Health

Sue Nelson
Aquatic Specialist / Owner, Total Aquatic Programming LLC

Tammy Ebert
CEO & Visionary, Feel The Water Inc dba SwimPossible

Tara Eggleston Stewart
Division Chief Aquatics and Athletic Facilities, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC)

Timothy DeLucia
Aquatics Safety & Compliance Specialist, Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission

Tina Dittmar
Aquatics Supervisor, Laguna Niguel Aquatics Center

Todd Roth
Aquatics Supervisor, Centre Region Parks and Recreation

Tracy Graf
CEO, Fuse - Igniting Communication

Tracy Stayton
Recreation Services Manager, City of Encinitas

Wess Long
President, StarGuard ELITE

Willa Suter
Regional Manager, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

William Drakeley
Co-Founder, Watershape University

William D. Ramos
Associate Professor, Indiana University School of Public Health

2023 Sponsors and Partners

MAIN CONFERENCE SPONSORS:
• American Lifeguard and Safety Training
• American Red Cross Training Services
• Lincoln Aquatics
• Paddock Pool Equiptment Company
• Prominent Fluid Controls

GENERAL SPONSORS:
• BioOx
• Colorado Time Systems
• Competitor Swim
• Spectrum Aquatics
• Xinsurance

MARKETING AND COLLABORATION PARTNERS:
• Aquatics International
• Athletic Business
• Counsilman Hunsaker
• HydroApps
• Recreation Management

SPONSORS:
• Malmsten
• Recreation Management
• Recreonics, Inc
• Ruth Lee Ltd
• Starfish Aquatics Institute