GlobeNewswire·Jan 12, 2026, 4:05 PM ET

Pool Corporation Announces the Retirement of Kenneth G. St. Romain and the Appointment of John B. Watwood

Pool Corporation announced Senior Vice President Kenneth "Kenny" G. St. Romain will retire in 2026.
John B. Watwood joined Pool Corporation as Executive Vice President to report to President & CEO Peter D. Arvan.
Watwood will lead North American swimming pool operations & oversee digital & technology initiatives.
St. Romain will remain in his role until later this year to assist with the transition.
Arvan credited St. Romain with 40 years of leadership & pivotal contributions to the company's culture & growth.
Prior to joining Pool Corporation, Watwood held various management roles at Motion Industries, Inc. since 2008, most recently as Senior Vice President of Sales & Operations for the US & Canada.
Arvan noted Watwood's extensive distribution experience & alignment with POOLCORP's values of customer focus, growth, & collaboration.
Pool Corporation operates approximately 455 sales centers across North America, Europe, & Australia.
The company distributes over 200,000 products to roughly 125,000 wholesale customers.