Maryanne Larison is a graduate from California Polytechnic University, Pomona with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics. Maryanne finds great satisfaction in the design process and seeing the look on her client’s face once their backyard has transformed from an idea into reality. Maryanne enjoys working on new ideas and technologies and developing designs that complement the needs, desires, and unique spaces of each individual client. Maryanne grew up always wanting a beautiful backyard with a swimming pool so working in this industry is truly a dream come true.

Candis is a graduate from Cal State Fullerton with a Bachelor of Science degree. Candis has been working with Ken since Pools by Design started and followed him from two other companies bringing over 13 years of experience to the team. Candis enjoys working with people and creating a pleasant experience while going through the process of building their dream backyard. Candis is happily married with three sons,one daughter, and Patch Adams, their dog. Candis enjoys running and has completed three marathons and many half marathons.

Nick studied English and American Literature at the University of Arizona and joins Pools by Design with 10 years of experience and over 400 pools completed. Nick’s goal is to bring integrity, experience, and creative vision to every phase of the process from design to completion, helping you bring your dreams to reality. Nick finds satisfaction in making a family proud after helping them turn their backyard into their dream. He designs pools to satisfy his creative itch but really loves his job because he gets to build something from concept to completion and have a long lasting impact on people’s lives. Nick grew up in Tucson and has been around pools his whole life, remembering Summers filled with laughter and fun with family and friends around the pool. He is looking to return that joy knowing that he is making this world a little happier one pool at a time.

Todd Michaelson is a graduate of Washington State University with a Professional degree of bachelor of Landscape Architecture.  Todd sees the pool as an integral part of the garden and designs the outdoor environment through a comprehensive lens.  Having worked in landscape architecture firms for the past fifteen years, he draws on his experience with projects across the country, from St. Louis to Seattle, San Francisco to the Southwest.  Todd enjoys the personable nature of the design process and the intimacy of customizing an outdoor space to his client’s needs and style.