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Michael Bowers

Michael Bowers is the Founder and Owner of Pool Pros Inc., a swimming pool company he has led since 2003, serving families across Wisconsin. With nearly 30 years of hands-on experience building, servicing, and renovating pools, Michael has seen just about every pool challenge imaginable and knows how to solve them. He holds multiple PHTA certifications, including Advanced Building Professional, Pool & Spa Professional, and Certified Pool & Spa Operator, and has earned PHTA Gold Awards of Excellence nearly every year since 2007. As a longtime member of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance and a Wisconsin-licensed general contractor, Michael is deeply rooted in the professional pool community. When he's not building pools or mentoring his team, he's passionate about helping families cut through the confusion and make smart, confident decisions about one of the biggest investments in their backyard.

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