membership
Member Profile: Dan McManus
- How long have you been a member of PHTA?
Several years, for sure! We were members pre-merger and it's been great to see visibility of the industry's top association continue to grow.
- Why did you join PHTA?
We wanted to give back to the industry that helped build our business.
- What committee/council/chapter do you currently volunteer with?
Retail Council. It's a natural as we make POS software and work with hundreds of retailers across North America.
- What do you enjoy most about volunteering?
I love to help others, so any opportunity to provide guidance and best practices lights me up!
- What is your current occupation? How long have you been in the pool and hot tub industry?
CEO at Evosus. Since 2003 and still learning more every day.
- What do you love most about the pool and hot tub industry?
The ripple effect (no pun intended) to millions of people that have a pool / hot tub / spa / body of water. They all need help in some way.
- How do you define success?
That very same ripple effect ^ and positive impact on others.
- Who inspires you?
Entrepreneurial spirit. Owners that aren't afraid to grab a pole and do the work if needed. Very inspiring.
- If you could choose anyone as a mentor, who would you choose? Why?
Anyone who's not afraid to get their hands dirty. One thing we require at Evosus is knowing "a day in the life" of industry professionals.
- What's one thing - either industry-related or not - you learned in the last month?
The Noravax vaccine is due out 4Q of this year, does not include mRNA, and is 90.4% effective at knocking out this stinking virus.
- What’s something about you (a fun fact) that not many people know?
Wow . . . OK - I went to college on a cross country / track scholarship. Since then, I avoid running anywhere.
- What’s the last book you read?
A pacific northwest gardening guide. Outside of work, my passion is organic landscaping.
- What’s the first concert you ever attended?
Guns & Roses opened for Aerosmith. Orange County Speedway, Middletown, NY. My hair was long and my thoughts were short.
- If you had to eat one meal every day for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Oatmeal with nuts and berries. I actually do eat that every morning.
