Oil and water did mix for one area businessman.
Despite the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and the economic recession, Destin-based America’s Swimming Pool Company saw immense growth in sales in the past year.
“I turned it into a positive by promoting to resorts whose pools would become their No. 1,†said Ryan Eiland, co-owner and manager of America’s Swimming Pool Company.
Eiland was recently recognized for his work when he was named 2010 Franchisee of the Year at the annual corporate meeting in Macon, Ga.
Located at 59 LongLake Drive, the franchise provides comprehensive swimming pool services along the Emerald Coast from Panama City Beach to Fort Walton Beach. Services include pool maintenance, pool cleaning, swimming pool equipment installation, repair and full service swimming pool renovation.
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