Perfect Pool Girl 2021: Kristen Melo!

This year, (2021) Kristen Melo of Preserve Pools, Summerville, SC, won the prestigious title. In response to winning the award, Kristen stated, “I am overwhelmed with gratitude to have been selected to receive the Pleatco Perfect Pool Professional 2021 Award.

I never would have thought I could be selected for something so honorable. I am so humbled and shocked to have my work recognized in this way by so many in the pool industry!

Many hours went into building my business and learning as much as I have,and it means so much to me that the work that I am so passionate about also resonates with others.”

Kristen continued by saying “I didn't get to the point I have without help. I would like to thank, Erik Knight with Orenda, my parents for their non-stop support, my children for their love and last, but not least, all ofmy loyal customers whom I absolutely would not be here without. I hope that this recognition of my work can serve as an inspiration to others in the field.”

PRESERVE POOLS, LLC

Preserve Pools, LLC is a Residential and Commercial Pool Maintenance, Repair and Service Company. We are a family owned business located in the heart of Summerville, South Carolina. The Owners are a Husband and Wife Team with over 25 years experience in residential & commercial pools. At Preserve Pools we set ourselves above the rest because of our Experience, Quality Management, Honesty, Affordability, and we are ALWAYS on-time! We are Nationally Certified Pool Chemists, Members of the PHTA & NPC Certified, BBB Accredited and Fully Licensed and Insured.

Pool maintenance can be a hassle, time consuming, and expensive. Especially when you don't have professional help. We have experience in both chlorinated and salt water systems and can perform new installs as well as upgrades. We are also able to work with both older, and state-of-the-art pool equipment based on our years of education and experience.

Abigail Crosby ~ Pool Girl Of The Year 2023!!!

Abby started out with our company about three years ago and when she started, she impressed me from the very beginning with her need for knowledge. She was my only employee whoever decided not to come out of training and took an extra two weeks to make sure that she knew everything and knew it 100% before going in the field. Once in the field, Abby became a superpower. She was able to troubleshoot, solve problems and run a service route better than anyone I had ever seen. Soon after she decided to take her skills and start learning the maintenance and repair end of things. She was a natural. It wasn’t long after that, we opened our first retail location. Naturally, Abby has taken over, running it fully. She is not there at all trying to push products, but she is there helping people learn about their pools and understand a new way of solving problems. Abby holds multiple certifications in the field. She also has become my right hand and handles everything from phone calls to accounting to payroll. She is always ready to go and handle the field when needed. My other technicians can count on her to answer the phone for questions they may have and she will help walk them through any situation. At the incredibly young age of 23, being barely 21 when she came to us, she has shown that she truly is a diamond for this industry. I’ve had other companies try to poach her to which she has politely turned them down. Abby is loyal. She’s a hard worker, highly educated, and someone I depend on every day. There is no person more deserving of a perfect POOL girl award than Abigail Crosby.

~Kristen Melo
Co-Owner of Preserve Pools LLC