Owner: Marcus Edward Sheridan

Born: November 6th, 1977 in Fayettville N.C.

Education:

• Graduated from Nothumberland High School in 1995.
• Attended West Virginia University and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Spanish and a minor in Physical Education.

Interesting Facts:

• Captain of football, wrestling, and baseball teams in high school.
• Served a church mission in Chile from 1997-1999.
• Author of three published self-help books: Heavenly Father's Angels, Stop the Yawns, and Teen Talks to Stop the Yawns.
• Married to high school sweetheart Nikki and has three children: Danielle(5), Joseph(3), and Larsen(0).

Greatest Accomplishments:

"I'd have to say that my greatest accomplishment would be my time spent in Chile as a missionary. Despite having no ability to communicate with the people when I arrived to the country, I was able to become very fluent in their native tongue and witnessed many people's lives change positively through the Christian principles we taught. For those two years, all I worried about was the welfare of other people. My focus was on one thing and one thing only. There was no TV to watch, no football games to attend, no dates to go on. It was truly a rewarding and unforgettable experience, and it established the foundation of the person I am today as well as the rest of my life."

Most enjoyable part of owning River Pools:

"I've enjoyed having a vision for the company and watching that vision come to fruition. It has also been rewarding the friendships I've been able to establish with customers and co-workers."

Hobbies:

All sports, (especially racquetball), reading, writing.

Interests:

WVU football, studying/reading the classics, motivational speaking, human relations, watching the UFC.

Person you most look up to and why:

"While I was in Chile, my mentor was a man named Ted Lyon. This good man was full of love and compassion for others and has lived a life of service and hard work. He helped me to see the potential I have and pushed me to exercise my free agency in life to make a difference."

Marcus Edward Sheridan