Robert Sparks
CPO, RAIL, RAICL
Director Of Commercial & Service Operations
Gold Medal Pools
Supplier
Original Join Date: 2025
Professional Bio
Robert Sparks is a business development leader in the commercial pool maintenance and repair industry, known for blending technical expertise with strong client relationship skills. With a background in engineering, product development, and service-company ownership, he brings a uniquely analytical approach to supporting commercial properties, HOAs, hospitality groups, and multifamily portfolios.
Robert began his career at Sanden Vendo America as a Project Engineer, where he managed cross-functional design initiatives, presented updates to executive leadership, collaborated with suppliers, and led major cost-reduction projects. His contributions earned him an International Business Contribution Award.
In 2013, he founded Pool Referees, LLC, building the company from the ground up into a highly rated service provider with a 4.8-star reputation in the North DFW market. Robert oversaw operations, trained technicians, established quality and safety protocols, and ultimately negotiated a successful sale of the business after a decade of growth.
Today, Robert focuses on commercial business development, specializing in identifying property needs, improving equipment reliability, optimizing maintenance programs, and providing clear, data-driven solutions for complex pool systems. He is known for his professionalism, strong communication, and ability to position service teams as trusted advisors to large property groups.
Robert’s foundation in Six Sigma, mechanical design, and project management—combined with real-world operational leadership—gives him a practical and strategic edge in driving commercial service growth.
Robert began his career at Sanden Vendo America as a Project Engineer, where he managed cross-functional design initiatives, presented updates to executive leadership, collaborated with suppliers, and led major cost-reduction projects. His contributions earned him an International Business Contribution Award.
In 2013, he founded Pool Referees, LLC, building the company from the ground up into a highly rated service provider with a 4.8-star reputation in the North DFW market. Robert oversaw operations, trained technicians, established quality and safety protocols, and ultimately negotiated a successful sale of the business after a decade of growth.
Today, Robert focuses on commercial business development, specializing in identifying property needs, improving equipment reliability, optimizing maintenance programs, and providing clear, data-driven solutions for complex pool systems. He is known for his professionalism, strong communication, and ability to position service teams as trusted advisors to large property groups.
Robert’s foundation in Six Sigma, mechanical design, and project management—combined with real-world operational leadership—gives him a practical and strategic edge in driving commercial service growth.
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