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PHTA Committees
PHTA Committees develop and manage many critical programs and initiatives that advance the organization's mission and success. These industry leaders explore vital technical issues that affect our industry and advance the professional practices of PHTA members.
For more information or to join a committee, email PHTA's Senior Director of Member Programs and Services Seth Ewing at sewing@phta.org.
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The Audit Committee acts on behalf of the boards of directors and oversees all material aspects of PHTA financial reporting, internal control, and audit functions. The committee coordinates with other board committees and maintains a strong, positive working relationship with management, external auditors, finance staff, counsel, and other committee advisors.
The Code Action Committee (CAC) develops and maintains authoritative information regarding the International Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), other pool codes, and external (non-PHTA) standards. The committee uses authoritative scientific data and research and sound engineering practices in the development of all information, and evaluates research for technical accuracy. The CAC assists in answering industry technical questions about codes, and presents technical education programs for the pool, spa, and hot tub industry, as well as for public health and other industry-related professions.
Chair:
Wendy Purser
purserwendy@gmail.com
The Editorial Review Committee (ERC) is responsible for reviewing the technical content of publications produced by PHTA, including, but not limited to, consumer safety brochures, fact sheets, resource guides, FAQs, and educational materials (such as manuals, online content, workbooks, and presentations), to promote consistency with PHTA standards and codes.
Chair:
Jim Egan, PhD
Members of the Education Committee have a direct impact on the PHTA education platform. They are responsible for reviewing speaker proposals and presentations and play an integral role in developing education provided to PHTA members.
Chair:
Chris Forman
chris.forman@pentair.com
The Finance Committee is responsible for budgeting, financial reporting, contingency planning, investment policy, reserve policy, and the financial effect of employee benefits. The committee prepares monthly reports to the Executive Committees and assists other committees and staff, including the Planning Committee.
The IHTA Strategic Leadership Team are portable spa and hot tub manufacturers and retailers that advise key industry leaders on issues surrounding portable spa and hot tub standards, codes, and laws impacting the industry.
Chair:
Amanda Annis
amannis@ohiopools.com
The Membership Committee promotes the benefits and programs to the pool and hot tub industry by developing messaging strategies and ensuring the relevance and resonance of those strategies through constant evaluation. Additionally, they develop strategies to increase membership recruitment and retention.
Chair:
Andy Levinson
andrew.levinson@poolcorp.com
The PHTA Recreational Water & Air Quality Committee (RWAQC) is an invaluable authority in assisting the PHTA in the development and maintenance of authoritative information regarding chemical products, processes, and devices that affect water quality maintenance in the swimming pool, spa, and hot tub industry. Through its efforts, the RWAQC advances the business image and welfare of PHTA members by providing technical expertise on water quality and treatment.
Chair:
Jody O'Grady
jody@taylortechnologies.com
PHTA supports the following Standard Writing Committees:
- PHTA-1 Standard Writing Committee (SWC) for Public Pool and Spa Design, Construction and Installation
- PHTA-2 SWC for Public Pool and Spa Operations and Maintenance
- PHTA-3 SWC for Permanently Installed Residential Spas and Swim Spas
- PHTA-4 SWC for Aboveground/Onground Residential Swimming Pools
- PHTA-5 SWC for Residential Inground Swimming Pools
- PHTA-6 SWC for Residential Portable Spas and Swim Spas
- PHTA-7 SWC for Suction Entrapment Avoidance In Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Catch Basins
- PHTA-8 SWC for Model Barrier Code for Residential Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs
- PHTA-9 SWC for Aquatic Recreation Facilities
- PHTA-11 SWC for Water Quality in Public Pools and Spas
- PHTA-12 SWC for the Plastering of Swimming Pools and Spas
- PHTA-13 SWC for Water Conservation Efficiency in Residential and Public Pools, Spas, Portable Spas and Swim Spas
- PHTA-14 SWC for Portable Electric Spa Energy Efficiency
- PHTA-15 SWC for Residential Swimming Pool and Spa Energy Efficiency
- PHTA-16 SWC for Suction Outlet Fitting Assemblies (SOFA) for Use in Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs
PHTA has reaccredited its procedures with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as a Standards Developing Organization. In doing so, PHTA has created the PHTA Standards Consensus Committee (SCC) in accordance with ANSI essential requirements and due process requirements for American National Standards (ANS). The SCC is responsible for the consensus review of all ANS activities including the approval, maintenance, revision, reaffirmation, adoption, and withdrawal of an ANS for swimming pools, spas, swim spas and portable hot tubs. The activities of the SCC are performed in accordance with PHTA’s ANSI Accredited Procedures for Development of American National Standards and ANSI’s Essential Requirements: Due process requirements for American National Standards.
The SCC comprises a balance of individuals, companies or organizations from each of the following interest categories:
- Producer: Manufacturer, builder, or installer of swimming pools, spas, swim spas and hot tubs or components.
- User-Government: Federal, state, or local regulatory agencies or departments for public safety or others who have responsibility of regulating or monitoring swimming pools, spas, swim spas, or hot tubs.
- User-Consumer: Any individual/entity that uses swimming pools, spas, swim spas and hot tubs or components. This includes but is not limited to homeowners, owners or operators of, or service professionals engaged with swimming pools, spas, swim spas, or hot tubs, or members of consumer and public safety advocate organizations.
- General Interest: An entity or individual with expertise in swimming pools, but neither produces nor uses them directly. This category includes but is not limited to consultants, academia, insurance companies, testing laboratories (that test or certify pool and spa components against standards), public interest organizations and “not-for-profits” having an interest in pools, spas/hot tubs.
The Standards Process Committee (SPC) coordinates the PHTA Standards process, including supporting Standard Writing Committee (SWC) review of existing standards and development of new standards. The committee works with the Code Action Committee (CAC) and Technical Advisory Council (TAC) to ensure PHTA Standards are up-to-date and technically accurate and useful.
Chair:
Steve Barnes
steveb@aquastarpoolproducts.com
The WAVE Steering Committee guides and recommends activities for the PHTA young association professionals that build community and learning opportunities that are relevant to young association professionals today. It helps create a foundation for PHTA young professionals by working together with PHTA volunteer leaders and staff.
Chair:
Allen Jerabeck
ajerabeck.asc@gmail.com
