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Our Team
Our Team
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Management Team
Sam Pizzo
Sam founded Avree Custom Pools after spending many years in the residential and commercial pool-building industries. Having sold and…
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…built hundreds of pools, Sam had a vision for how he could improve his client’s experience and build a better pool. Avree Custom Pools was born.
Sam’s vast construction and sales knowledge makes him an excellent leader and mentor to the entire team. He likes to get to know our clients personally and takes great pride in the feedback, positive and negative, he receives from our clients to continuously improve and make Avree Custom Pools a great company. Of course, Sam is also one of our Certified Builder Professionals (CBP) by the Pool & Hot Tub Association (PHTA).
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Bill Zupon
Bill comes to Avree after a long career in the industrial automation engineering and real estate industries. Bill brings a wealth of…
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…systems development and operational strategy implementation knowledge to the Avree team.
Being a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), his passion for developing processes and procedures for both project execution and company operations ensures the Avree team will always strive to find better and more positive ways to enhance our working environment and our client’s Avree experience.
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Design Team
Walker Draeger
Staff Designer
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…his client’s vision into amazing backyard designs. He has recently complete Genesis;’ Master Designer Methods and Dale Carnegie Sales Training to further improve his client’s experience. His outstanding communication skills coupled with his eye for design and knowledge of pool construction makes him a valued part of our clients Avree Custom Pools experience.(PHTA).
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Roy Murphy
Staff Designer
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…and sales. He has held multiple roles in throughout his career, including designer, sales manager, and sales trainer. With over 1400 pools designed and sold; Roy continues to create amazing designs for our clients here at Avree.
He currently holds a Journeyman certificate by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and is pursuing his Texas Master Electrical License. Mike is also a Certified Builder Professional (CBP) by the Pool & Hot Tub Association (PHTA).
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Halston Draeger
Staff Designer
Throughout Halston‘s professional and academic career, he believes that communication and honesty are the two pillars in any business transaction!
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Halston strives for excellence in every aspect of your pool build from the initial meeting to the final cleanup. He believes the pool process should be fun and desires your family to create memories that will last a lifetime.
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Construction Team
Jared Bellar
Construction Manager
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…techniques. He has personally managed 100’s of projects, making him one of the most experienced pool construction professionals in the industry today. In addition to his hands on experience, he also holds several professional certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) by the Project Management Institute (PMI), Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt by the International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC), Certified Builder Professional (CBP) by the Pool & Hot Tub Association (PHTA).
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Mike Ancherani
Project Manager
Mike is a current project manager on our team. Prior to joining the Avree team, Mike was employed as a project manager and…
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He currently holds a Journeyman certificate by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and is pursuing his Texas Master Electrical License. Mike is also a Certified Builder Professional (CBP) by the Pool & Hot Tub Association (PHTA).
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Mark Wagner
Project Manager
Mark is employed as a project manager here at Avree. Mark’s construction experience dates back over 20 years.
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Over those years, he has been employed in a variety of construction industry related roles and responsibilities. Mark is well known for his exceptional tile installation abilities. Mark is also a Certified Builder Professional (CBP) by the Pool & Hot Tub Association (PHTA).
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Johnny Petterson
Construction Project Manager
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manager. With over 12 years of experience as a senior pool technician, John has a knack for making sure everything about your pool functions properly. He has been a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) since 2011 by the Pool and Hot tub Association (PHTA) and is licensed for Residential Appliance Installations (RAIL) by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR).
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Outdoor Living
Leo Diaz
Project Partner
Leo is part of the project management team at Avree Custom Pools, he has been around the construction seen since a very young age.
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He studied Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) while working as a framer at a young age to drafting and detailing commercial foundation drawings to over 15 years of industrial construction where Leo crafted and trained people on building outdoor structures.
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Pool Service Team
Andrew Legro
Managing Partner
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He has a background in Finance and got his start in the pool industry while growing up in South Florida. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge in troubleshooting and pool chemistry while leading the Solutions team in planning and execution of maintaining every pool to be healthy and clean. His customer service focus and drive to exceed customer expectations has led to satisfied customers and continued growth.
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Trey Abbott
Service Technician
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He was born and raised in the Clear Lake area. He prides himself on his attention to detail and exceeding our customers’ expectations.
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Elijah Turner
Service Technician
Elijah is a part of our pool service team as a service technician.
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Elijah is a former high school football player and currently enrolled in San Jacinto College furthering his academic career. He takes pride in his work and enjoys helping the company grow.
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Support Staff
Deanna Keefer
Material Selection Specialist
Deanna started her career at Avree after many years as a schoolteacher. She holds a master’s degree in Education Administration, but her real passion is for design and organization.
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Using her excellent interpersonal and communication skills, she assists our client through the pool build experience. From first contact, to assisting with material selections, and throughout the entire construction process, Deanna is always there to help enhance our client’s Avree experience.
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Delinda Honeycutt
Project Coordinator
Delinda is a versatile project coordinator with a background of successfully executing diverse project tasks to meet deadlines for over 20 years.
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Skilled at communicating with colleagues, monitoring status, and achieving key milestones. Enthusiastic problem solver and talented team player with superior planning and decision-making skills offering over 2 decades of experience in cultivating lasting partnerships. Determined, reliable, and dedicated to team success. She is a professional project management specialist with experience working with her team to accomplish short-term and long-term project goals by utilizing her interpersonal and excellent time management skills.
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1314 FM 646 Suite 24B
Dickinson, TX 77539
21350 FM 529 #300
Cypress Texas 77433