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Pool Brain hires Eric Knight to help revolutionize pool industry technology and education

Industry veteran joins Pool Brain to accelerate innovation, elevate education ...

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Pool Brain hires Eric Knight to help revolutionize pool industry technology and education

August 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

Industry veteran joins Pool Brain to accelerate innovation, elevate education and help shape the future of pool service technology. Pool Brain has announced it has hired Eric Knight, in a strategic move to accelerate delivery of game changing education and software tools in the swimming pool industry. As part of this ...

ACA President and CEO Mike Ireland announces retirement

February 11, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

The launch of the industry’s Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality and the association’s rebranding were accomplished during his tenure. Mike Ireland, who has served as president and CEO of the American Cement Association (ACA) for the past eight years, has announced his retirement. A search committee has been established to identify a ...