David Harvey

Dave grew up as a swim team member in the Triangle Swim Association (TSA) and later as a lifeguard at community pools in the Triangle. Dave founded Pool Professionals in 1990 and has overseen the company’s growth one pool at a time ever since. Dave’s passion is community involvement, specifically as an avid supporter of local swim teams, as a champion of safety in the aquatics industry, as a mentor to Pool Professionals employees and as a facilitator to the Delta Sigma Phi Leadership Institute.

Dave holds a BA in Aquatic Relations and Economics from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was born and raised in North Carolina. Dave is a CPO (Certified Pool Operator) Instructor and an American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard.

Dave is the adoring uncle of three wonderful nieces.

With over 30 years in the aquatics industry Dave enjoys sharing his experience with clients to help improve their swimming pool operations.