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Step Into Swim Champions Board

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

Cammile Adams
Two-time Olympian
Owner
SafeSplash Swim School
Houston, TX

Rob Butcher

Rob Butcher
President & CEO
Swim Across America
Charlotte, NC
PHTA Board Liaison

Kyle Chaikin

Kyle Chaikin
President
Chaikin Ultimate Pools
Deer Park, NY

Jeff Commings

Jeff Commings
Co-founder
Dolphins of the Desert Swim Academy
Phoenix, AZ

Troy Franzen

Troy Franzen
President
Fluidra
San Diego, CA

Rowdy Gaines

Rowdy Gaines
Olympian
Vice President, Partnerships & Development
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance
Orlando, FL
PHTA Staff Liaison

Rich Gabree

Rich Garbee
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
GLI Pool Products
Youngstown, OH

Sabina Hickman

Sabeena Hickman, CAE
President & CEO
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance
Alexandria, VA
PHTA Staff Liaison

Michael Ledecky

Michael Ledecky
MBA Candidate
Harvard University
Boston, MA

Deep Master

Deep Master
Tax Supervisor
SC&H Group
Washington, DC

Melissa Mishoe

Melissa Mishoe
Philanthropist
Orlando, FL

Stephen Robbins

Stephen Robbins
President & CEO
Bluewater Pool
San Antonio, TX

Jillian Wilkins

Jillian Wilkins
Manager, Step Into Swim
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance
Owner
Lane 4 Swim School
Orlando, FL
PHTA Staff Liaison

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