The All Aqua Pools Team

Nils Erickson - All Aqua PoolsNils Erickson

Owner, License Holder, Design & Engineering Consultant

Nils Erickson Sr. started his career in the pool industry in 1977. Working as a pool subcontractor performing pool layout, excavation, rebar install, tile, plumbing and decking, all phases of pool construction. In 1987, Mr. Erickson obtained his Florida Swimming pool contractor’s license and founded Erickson Pools and Spas in Winter Park, Florida. Over the next twenty years, Erickson Pools expanded its business to five locations and built over 5,000 swimming pools, eventually becoming one of the top 50 pool builders in the country as listed by Pool and Spa News.

The next phase of Nils’ career was spent in the Commercial Swimming Pool Sector working for Weller Pools in Apopka, Florida. Weller Pools is known for projects such as Aquatica at Orlando Sea World, Georgia Tech Olympic Games Swimming & Diving Pools, and Disney World Orlando. He held the position of head of marketing and sales director, traveling around the Southeastern USA on their behalf.

In 2011, Mr. Erickson joined his son Chad Erickson as Design Engineering Consultant at All Aqua Pools Inc. A position he considers the most rewarding of his career, as Chad shares his father’s passion and reputation for building top quality swimming pools.

Nils Erickson Commercial Pool License (CPC 1456455)

Rich Wood

Rich Wood, Design Consultant 

Rich Wood started his career designing swimming pools at Erickson Custom Pools in 2004.  He has designed and built hundreds of custom swimming pools in Volusia County and the surrounding areas over the years and has extensive knowledge of city and county requirements and regulations. It is his belief that swimming pools should be aesthetically pleasing, easy to maintain and fun for the whole family. If you are looking for the ultimate custom show pool or an easy to maintain family fun pool he will make sure the process is easy and you end up with what you want, at the best possible price point.

Scott Lyster - All Aqua PoolsScott Lyster, Construction Supervisor & Project Manager

Scott has 25 years of pool building experience in the Volusia county market and is one of the most knowledgeable pool tradesmen in the industry. Scott has an extensive background in all phases of pool construction, including, but not limited to, pool layout and form, excavation, pre-plumbing and rebar installation, final plumbing, custom tile work, and decking. Scott prioritizes on time construction, top notch craftsmanship, and keeping jobs within budget. Scott meets with each client prior to pool construction and sees the construction process through from start to finish. If you ask any of All Aqua Pools clients, they will tell you Scott is calm, cool and really cares about his work product. He can always be reached on his company cell phone. All Aqua Pools is very happy to have Scott as our lead in the field.

Makayla Manuppelli - All Aqua PoolsMakayla Manuppelli, Office Manager

Makayla grew up in Rhode Island and moved to Florida in 2013. She graduated from high school in 2019, and shortly afterward gave birth to her beautiful daughter Skye. Makayla is very mature for her age, and is extremely focused on gaining business and industry knowledge in order to excel in her career. Makayla’s duties include putting together contracts, submitting permits and inspections, and general administrative items. She plays an integral role in the day to day operations of the business, and we are very lucky to have her as a member of the All Aqua Pools team.