Our People

Craig acquired the business in 2018 jointly with co-owner and Director Vince.

A newcomer to the pool industry, after 30 years in the Corporate world working with mainly multinationals, much of it overseas developing and growing NZ business interests. 

When not working, Craig loves spending time with his family and is a keen supporter of all NZ sporting teams.

Jack is General Manager who assumes direct responsibility for the operation of the Poolquip business-including supply chain, administration, distribution, warehousing and export sales, as well as working closely with the Directors on business development initiatives.

A proud Cantabrian and Crusaders fan, Jack originally joined our Christchurch based team after completing his postgraduate Chemistry degree in 2013. Jack has wide experience in system design and general engineering, as well as equipment service and installation.

When he’s not at work, Jack enjoys working on his own design projects, as well as enjoying life in his adopted city of Auckland.  

Pat has 25 years industry experience including
swimming pool construction, project management, specialist plumbing and
filtration installations, and has refined skills in pool chemistry, servicing
repairs and maintenance of pool equipment.

Often referred to by his peers as the King of the South, Pat is our South Island Manager and if
you hadn’t guessed, a passionate ‘Mainlander’.

Pat likes to spend his down time with family and exceling in his chosen pursuits, including
winding up his North Island colleagues.

Jason has over 6 years in the pool industry with a broad range of skills including pool installations, maintenance and servicing, training, education, and sales. Jason is a recent welcome addition to the team responsible for North Island Trade sales. 

A mad cyclist.

Mark has over twenty years in depth experience in the pool industry in a variety of roles. Mark manages our Lunn Avenue, Auckland retail and trade store.

A keen follower of the New Zealand cricket team.

Brendon joined us in 2019, as inaugural Branch Manager of Paramount's newest store in Tauranga. He has over 20 years’ experience in front line sales ranging from Mercedes-Benz cars to Elevated Work Platforms  to print and on-line advertising, including 10 years in the concrete pool industry in Australia which taught him a lot in regards to construction and maintenance.

He is a seasoned sales professional who has achieved outstanding results over the years. 

A keen follower of Rugby, Cricket, Sailing and loves the beach.

Gary had been working at the Tauranga branch before becoming the Branch manager at Lunn Avenue, Auckland.

Steve has twenty-six years of experience in the spa and pool industry mainly in the South Island.  He specializes in the spa pool industry in New Zealand and Australia as well as being involved with the swimming pool side from design and build to valet work for regular customers.

A keen supporter of rugby (although I might be a little one eyed)

In his spare time,  Steve enjoys fishing and getting out on my motor bike exploring the countryside