About Us
SwimEx is the industry leader in the aquatic exercise and rehabilitation industry, improving lives through the power of water.
Our mission
Our mission is to provide superior hydrotherapy pools, swim spas, and plunge pools that exceed customer expectations through technologically advanced design and manufacturing.
Expertise
The SwimEx team comprises experts in the design, manufacture, installation, and operation of an aquatic space for both the residential and commercial markets.
SwimEx pools are handcrafted and built factory-direct. The dedicated technicians who build our pools pay strict attention to detail and are experts in their craft. Leaders in their industry, many have been with the company for more than 20 years.
SwimEx values
Focused
We are devoted to improving the quality of life through the power of water.
Rooted in history
We are steadfast in our loyalty to the SwimEx legacy.
Innovative
We are committed to testing the boundaries of aquatic function and design.
Setting the standard
We are relentless in sustaining exceptional quality.
Unsurpassed service
We are dedicated to exceeding customer expectations.
Our team
The SwimEx team is dedicated to making every step of purchasing and installing your customized swim spa as easy as possible.
SUZANNE VAUGHAN
President, Owner
Suzanne Vaughan has stood at the helm of adventure many times in her life. The daughter of SwimEx founder Everett Pearson, Suzanne has been part of the company in one way or another since its inception in 1986. Now, as the president and majority owner of SwimEx, she’s steering this ship with tremendous success.
A Colby College graduate, Suzanne began her career as a loan officer at Fleet Bank, but was drawn back to the family business in 1989. Her love of creating superior products, satisfying customers, and working with the dedicated SwimEx team is as important to Suzanne as her ability to maximize productivity and profitability.
This mom of three is a devoted team player herself. Suzanne can be found during off-hours on the tennis court playing competitively. She also enjoys golfing, biking, and reading, and is an active council member of her church.
SHELLY BEAN
Senior Account Executive
Shelly Bean joined SwimEx as a commercial account executive in 2018, bringing over 20 years of experience in sales and account management. With her can-do attitude and customer-oriented approach, Shelly builds lasting client relationships that lead to positive outcomes.
Before SwimEx, Shelly worked as a senior packaging specialist for Taylor Box Company, developing new business opportunities and working with current customers to create custom packaging solutions. She has also worked extensively in the paper industry as a specification sales representative, where she helped guide clients to the right paper to meet their marketing goals.
Shelly earned a bachelor of arts degree in materials and logistics management from Michigan State University. She is a strong advocate of yoga and loves hiking, the beach, and cooking. On summer weekends you will likely find her “digging in the dirt” in her garden.
SARI PELOQUIN
Account Executive
Sari Peloquin joined SwimEx in 2015 and works as an account executive for residential business. Sari has a master of science degree in kinesiology from the University of Toledo and a bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Clarion University/California University of Pennsylvania. While at Clarion, she was a four-year member of the women’s swimming team.
Prior to joining SwimEx, Sari was a physician extender at Advanced Orthopaedics in Richmond, VA. Her other experience includes working for Bon Secours Health System as the head athletic trainer at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, VA, and as graduate assistant athletic trainer for the University of Toledo at Maumee Valley Country Day School. As an athletic trainer, Sari worked with aquatic therapy and saw the benefits of SwimEx first hand while attending California University. The university has a SwimEx 600T DW, and the athletic trainers use the pool to condition and rehabilitate their athletes.
When she’s not working at SwimEx, Sari enjoys spending time with her husband Steve, daughters Reese and Reagan, and Cavapoo Hank. She likes running, the beach, being outside, and teaching the girls how to swim.
JON SWANSON
Account Executive
Jon recently joined the SwimEx team, bringing over 30 years of experience in sales and business development with a strong entrepreneurial mindset. Known for his customer-centric approach, Jon has built his career on fostering long-term, mutually beneficial relationships, both personally and professionally.
Before joining SwimEx, Jon ran a successful executive recruiting firm for more than two decades, specializing in Communications, Advertising, Social Media, E-Commerce, and Digital Marketing. He began his career in the Boston area as a commissioned salesman for Carter Rice Paper, a division of International Paper, where he enjoyed a successful 12-year run.
Jon holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Finance from the University of Connecticut, where he was also a member of the varsity baseball team, a member of the SAE fraternity, and acted as a head teaching assistant for a popular Children’s Literature class.
Outside of work, Jon enjoys fly fishing, golfing, skiing, biking, gardening, and tackling DIY projects. He also loves spending time with family and friends and has been known to spoil his niece and nephew whenever possible. He has also served as a Board Member for the Charlestown Y for over 12 years.
TRACY ROBIN
Business Development Representative
Tracy Robin originally joined the SwimEx team in 2009 as an Inside Sales Representative, serving both residential and commercial clients. Although she loved her time on the team, she moved to South Portland, Maine in 2012 to focus on her growing family and her husband’s new career. In February 2025 her love of the SwimEx product line, her stong sales and customer service skills, and her ability to identify and aquire new business opportunities, brought her back to SwimEx as a Business Development Representative. She looks forward to implementing strategies to cultivate new client relationships and promote sales growth!
Prior to this recent role with SwimEx, Tracy worked in the textile industry as a National Sales Manager for New Harbour, Inc., and most recently as a Partnership Development Coordinator for Northeastern University where she established, developed, and sustained relationships with organizations for sponsorship of project-based experiential opportunities in students’ courses.
When not working, Tracy enjoys spending time with her husband Drew, son Jacob, daughter Emily, and mini goldendoodle Milo. She loves all that Maine has to offer with lake swimming and boating in the summer, and skiing at Pleasant Mountain in the winter.
DYLAN MALONE
Product Engineer
Dylan Malone joined the SwimEx team in 2023 as an industrial designer, responsible for drafting custom pools, designing in AutoCAD and SolidWorks, and preparing shop drawings. He enjoys seeing projects come to life, watching pools progress from designs to fully manufactured products.
Prior to joining SwimEx, Dylan earned his bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design from Rochester Institute of Technology. He also spent time at Saltbox Custom Homes where he learned architectural principles and guidelines. With technical knowledge from RIT mixed with real world experience at Saltbox he is ready to take on any design project at SwimEx.
When not at work, Dylan loves hiking, skiing, and going to the beach. He also enjoys creating furniture, working on home construction projects, and spending time with family.
RYAN PACHECO
Technical Service Advisor
Ryan Pacheco joined SwimEx as a Technical Service Advisor in 2024, bringing with him a wealth of technical expertise and a solutions-oriented approach. With a diverse background in both hands-on and managerial roles within the manufacturing industry, Ryan has developed a strong foundation in technical problem-solving and operational efficiency.
Ryan’s role involves providing comprehensive support to clients, leveraging his broad skill set to deliver exceptional service and resolve technical challenges. His commitment to excellence, coupled with his deep understanding of client needs, ensures that SwimEx customers receive the highest level of service and satisfaction.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Ryan is an avid golfer, enjoys spending quality time with his family, and takes great pride in maintaining and improving his home. His strong work ethic, paired with his passion for continuous improvement, makes him a valued member of the SwimEx team.
CAROLINE MITCHELL
Project Manager
As project manager at SwimEx, Caroline oversees post-sale activities. She works closely with our SwimEx team, clients, architects and engineers to ensure successful and on-time delivery of our pools.
Caroline was born and raised in the Netherlands. She has worked for various international companies as an executive assistant/office manager while living in Europe. Since moving to the U.S., Caroline has coordinated several moves with her family while also working as a professional home stager and manager of a dental practice. Organization is in her DNA!
When Caroline isn’t working at SwimEx, she enjoys walking her family’s new puppy, home decoration, and renovation projects and gardening. Caroline is an avid reader who also loves spending time with family and friends, biking, and golfing.
SANDRA MARSTON
Strategic Alliance Manager
Sandra Marston‘s job title at SwimEx is strategic alliance coordinator, but she wears lots of hats and makes our lives easier! Among her many responsibilities are sales support, marketing/social media, administrative work, and light accounting.
Sandra joined SwimEx in 2022 after moving back to her home state of Rhode Island from Albany, NY, where she was the manager of a physical therapy practice for 18 years and also raised her children. Originally an RI native, Sandra got her B.A. from Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota. She then taught at a boarding school in MA for six years before moving to Albany. We’re glad to have her back and working at SwimEx!
When she’s not working, you can find Sandra playing tennis, painting, taking photographs, and sailing.
CANINE COMPANIONS
Office Paw-trol
Rory is the youngest of the crew and a mini Golden Doodle. She works from home most days, but she bounds around trying to distract Sophie from napping on in-office days. She loves chasing rabbits and squirrels in the fenced-in backyard – without ever catching one!
Hank is a Cavapoo. He also mainly works from home, however when his car turns onto Airport Rd., we can almost hear his excitement from inside the factory! His favorite activity is sneaking into the breakroom and begging for food.
Sophie is our elder stateswoman and comes into the office every day. She tolerates us waking her up from naps, as long as we give her treats and rub her belly. However, she manages lunchtime rounds to say hello to everyone. She loves to ride in the car with the windows down!