The Step Into Swim Champions Board is a distinguished group of athletes, industry professionals, and philanthropists who are committed to drowning prevention. The Champions Board is the philanthropic arm of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance and is responsible for raising awareness and funds to make a difference across the country.
Cammile Adams
Two-time Olympian
Owner
SafeSplash Swim School
Houston, TX
Rob Butcher
President & CEO
Swim Across America
Charlotte, NC
PHTA Board Liaison
Kyle Chaikin
President
Chaikin Ultimate Pools
Deer Park, NY
Jeff Commings
Co-founder
Dolphins of the Desert Swim Academy
Phoenix, AZ
Troy Franzen
President
Fluidra
San Diego, CA
Rowdy Gaines
Olympian
Vice President, Partnerships & Development
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance
Orlando, FL
PHTA Staff Liaison
Rich Garbee
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
GLI Pool Products
Youngstown, OH
Sabeena Hickman, CAE
President & CEO
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance
Alexandria, VA
PHTA Staff Liaison
Michael Ledecky
MBA Candidate
Harvard University
Boston, MA
Deep Master
Tax Supervisor
SC&H Group
Washington, DC
Melissa Mishoe
Philanthropist
Orlando, FL
Stephen Robbins
President & CEO
Bluewater Pool
San Antonio, TX
Jillian Wilkins
Manager, Step Into Swim
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance
Owner
Lane 4 Swim School
Orlando, FL
PHTA Staff Liaison