Soake Pools, the plunge pool manufacturer based in New England, announces four new hires in the first quarter of 2026. The new appointments to the Marketing, Facilities and Sales teams will continue to advance Soake Pools’ mission to provide creative and custom plunge pool solutions nationwide.
Above: Stephen Rivard, West Coast Territory Manager (top left); Heather Kimball, New York and Fairfield County, CT Territory Manager (top right); Chelsea Owen, Content Creator & Social Media Manager (bottom left); Brendan Russell, Warehouse Associate (bottom right)
“Bringing four new team members on board marks an exciting next chapter for Soake Pools and reflects the momentum we’ve built over more than a decade in business,” says Karen Larson, co-founder of Soake Pools. “These hires strengthen our ability to grow thoughtfully, expand into new territories, and amplify our social presence with fresh energy and storytelling that reflects who we are today. With demand rising and brand awareness at an all-time high, now is the right moment to invest in people who will help carry Soake into its next phase of growth.”
Each with their respective expertise, the new team members will help broaden industry awareness of Soake Pools’ expanding product capabilities, supporting homeowners, designers, builders, and developers in residential and commercial projects. Some additional information on each new hire is below:
Stephen Rivard, West Coast Territory Manager. Stephen’s passion for landscape design is a big part of his personal life, as well as his work at Soake. As the new West Coast Territory Manager, Stephen is entrusted with the pivotal role of expanding the territory and cultivating new partnerships to propel the company’s upward trajectory in California, Oregon, and Washington State. His love for travelling – having visited 34 of the 50 U.S. states – and penchant for curating picture-perfect layouts in his New England garden will aid in his duty to grow Soake Pools’ presence in the West.
Heather Kimball, New York City and Fairfield County, CT Territory Manager. Heather joins Soake Pools as the new Territory Manager for New York City and Fairfield County, Connecticut, and is responsible for growing Soake Pools’ presence in her local and nearby communities. New York’s deep roots in the architecture and design and real estate spaces provide Heather – who is located in Brooklyn – ample opportunities for establishing new relationships with prospective clients through meetings, networking events, and industry/trade shows. Heather is an avid indoor plant collector and currently has over 100 indoor plants that keep her busy, along with her husband and two pugs.
Chelsea Owen, Content Creator & Social Media Manager. Chelsea brings a background in graphic design and a love for photography to Soake. As Content Creator, Chelsea will manage Soake Pools’ social media accounts, online presence, and SEO efforts. Her main roles include strategically crafting engaging content across all channels and ensuring the brand’s website and digital materials are optimized for visibility and growth. Chelsea is responsible for telling the story of the brand through photography, videos, and customer testimonials; capturing the Soake Pools lifestyle and translating it across various digital formats. In her free time, Chelsea enjoys golfing, spending time with her husband, daughter, dog, and friends, and soaking up everything summer has to offer.
Brendan Russell, Warehouse Associate. Brendan joins the Soake Pools team as a Warehouse Associate, where he helps keep Soake Pools’ production facility operating efficiently and smoothly from a logistics standpoint. He is responsible for moving pools through Soake’s rigorous quality control process and packing crates with the proper pool equipment to maintain projected lead times. In his free time, Brendan loves to play basketball and billiards. He is also a field artillery veteran and was stationed in Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
