Meet the Aquarius Team

Your Premier Pool Building Experts on the Northshore & Across the Gulf Coast

At Aquarius Pools & Spas, we don’t just build pools—we create lasting memories for families.

Our commitment to quality craftsmanship, personalized service, and innovative designs sets us apart as the Gulf South’s top pool builder. When you choose us, you’re not just a client; you’re part of our family.

Ronnie Allen

Ronnie Allen

In 1976 Aquarius Pools was just a dream of Ronnie’s.  Named after the zodiac sign of his wife Debbie, he made is way into the pool industry installing fiberglass pools.  Once he made the decision to move into the gunite pool industry, he didn’t look back.  Ronnie quickly grew Aquarius into a well respected, thriving business in St. Tammany Parish.  Over the next 40 years he was proud to say he constructed 2000 quality pools in South Louisiana.  Ronnie had the pleasure of working side by side with his son Michael for 10 years.  As a family business, his legacy lives on with Michael along with the core values of Aquarius.  As Ronnie always said, “We will give our customers EVERYTHING they have the reasonable right to expect AND THEN SOME”.  Quality pool construction is the number one goal of Aquarius!

Michael Allen

Michael began his career with Aquarius in high school as a runner, assisting with the daily operational needs of construction crews. After earning his Bachelor’s degree from The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, he joined the Aquarius team full-time. He then transitioned to the pool startup division, where he was responsible for initializing pool equipment on newly constructed pools, balancing chemicals, and ensuring all pool components functioned properly. Michael later served as Superintendent of Aquarius for several years, supervising all construction projects from start to completion, working alongside his father, a leading figure in the pool industry, to master the construction techniques for building pools designed to last a lifetime. With 22 years of experience, Michael has developed expertise in every area of the pool construction industry.

Now he still has direct involvement with every single project but also handles all of the sales and design. In your first meeting with Michael,  he will talk in detail about how our pools are constructed and answer any questions or concerns the customer may have.  It is very important to Michael to ensure every customer has the knowledge and understanding of how a pool should properly be constructed.   After the initial meeting Michael will prepare an in office 3D presentation of pool design and layout.  This hands on approach gives the customer the ability to make changes during the meeting if needed, and get a virtual look at what their yard can be transformed into.

Michael Allen
Tristan Pentair-certified warranty technician

Tristan Bryan

Tristan is originally from Mobile, Alabama but has lived in Louisiana since 2013.  He is a proud alumnus of the University of Southern Mississippi where he earned his Bachelors degree.  Tristan joined Aquarius in 2021 as their Superintendent and oversees the pool construction  process from its very beginning stages to its completion.  He prides himself in efficiency and organization.  These attributes are apparent in his work and contribute to the long standing reputation of excellence that has been associated with Aquarius Pools for more then forty years.

Gerard
Certified Pentair Warranty Representative

Gerard is well-known in our Mandeville community as a dedicated full-time fire captain, serving with honor and commitment. Since joining Aquarius in 2020, he has brought that same level of dedication to his role as our in-house certified Pentair warranty representative. Highly meticulous and detail-oriented, Gerard has a proven ability to diagnose and resolve most customer concerns, ensuring every pool system runs at its best. His expertise and problem-solving skills make him a valued resource for both our team and our customers.

Gerard, Certified Pentair Warranty Representative
Certified Pentair Warranty Representative

Winky
Pool School Instructor
& Water Balancing Expert

Winky has been a valued member of the Aquarius team since 2004. A retired school teacher, he brings his love for teaching and clear communication to our customers as our Pool School instructor. Winky specializes in water balancing and pool start-ups, ensuring every new pool is perfectly prepared for years of enjoyment. His knowledge, patience, and friendly approach make learning about pool care an easy and enjoyable experience.

Visit Our Showroom

We are open Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm
You can visit us on Saturdays by appointment only. Please give us a call at 985-626-7652 and we will schedule your appointment.

We look forward to seeing you!