Bill Drakeley, principal and founder, is a third generation pool builder and a leader in the North American concrete construction industry. Bill is the first and only pool builder to sit as a Voting Member on the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Committee 506 Shotcrete. He is also Chairman of the ACI Pool Shotcrete Subcommittee, and is the former president of the American Shotcrete Association. Advocating for high industry standards through education and training, his technical writings have been widely published. Bill has most recently developed and launched Watershape University with colleague David Peterson, P.E. to provide the highest quality of live instruction to students in the watershape industry. Bill holds a Swimming Pool Builder (SPB) license, a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) license, and a Plumbing & Piping Limited Contractor (SP-1) license. He is also a member of the International Watershape Institute (IWI).
Bill is also the managing member of Drakeley Industries, an international consulting firm specializing in shotcrete applications, notably providing training for New York City Metropolitan Transit Authority underground subway tunneling projects, the Washington, DC First Street Tunnel project, and the Hudson River Water Tunnel project.
email. bill@drakeleypools.com
OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM
Billy Drakeley III, CFA, CEO, business strategist, member, ensures efficient operation across all company departments. Billy also assumes the role of financial analyst, identifying future growth opportunities for the firm. He is a CFA charter holder who passed all three levels on the first attempt. Billy has been involved with the firm since he was a teenager but rejoined the company full time in 2018 after his four year tenure as an Investment Analyst at FCI Advisors. He holds both a Master's degree and Bachelor’s degree in finance from Bentley University. Billy is a Watershape University Certified Watershape Foreman.
email. billy@drakeleypools.com
Kerri Schivera, office manager and project manager, joined the firm in 2016. With nearly two decades of executive-level support experience, she provides organizational assistance to the firm's construction and service divisions. Kerri ensures the details of each project are handled with care. She also oversees educational development in conjunction with Watershape University, and coordinates all administrative functions for the consulting firm Drakeley Industries. Kerri holds a Bachelor's degree from Quinnipiac University and a Master's degree from West Virginia University.
email. kerri@drakeleypools.com
Rick Schivera, superintendent, nozzleman, started with the firm’s service department in 2008. Shortly after, he transitioned to the firm’s construction department where he now helps manage our current construction projects. He is responsible for managing onsite crews, communicating with clients on job sites, and ensuring the firm’s office staff has the information they need to effectively coordinate our projects. He is an American Concrete Institute (ACI) certified nozzleman and the company’s lead nozzleman. Rick holds a CT State Swimming Pool Builder (SPB) license, a CDL, and is OSHA 10 certified. He is also a Certified Pool & Spa Building Professional (CBP) and a Watershape University Certified Watershape Foreman.
email. rick@drakeleypools.com
OFFICE TEAM
Allison Cope, P.E., design engineer, handles all construction plan generation for our residential and commercial projects, and for the consulting firm Drakeley Industries. Joining the company in 2022, Allison brings years of design and drafting experience in architectural construction. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Louisville and is a licensed engineer. Allison is a member of the International Watershape Institute (IWI).
email. allison@drakeleypools.com
Lisa Dayton, bookkeeper, maintains all financial records for both Drakeley Pool Company and the consulting firm Drakeley Industries. She joined the firm in 2009 and holds a degree in accounting from Post University.
email. accounting@drakeleypools.com
Anna Drakeley, sales & marketing associate, joined the firm in April 2023. With previous experience as the Marketing Manager for Watershape University, Anna brings a wealth of expertise to her role. She ensures a seamless sales process for clients and manages the company’s social media accounts--ensuring marketing platforms align with the company's brand and mission. Anna holds two Bachelor's degrees in Business and Marketing from Saint Anselm College, where she also played on the Field Hockey Team.
email. anna@drakeleypools.com
Rebecca LoRusso, service manager, joined the firm in early 2018. During her tenure, Rebecca has focused on increasing efficiency and communication within the service department, and increasing customer service offered to our maintenance clients. Prior to joining Drakeley Pool Company, Rebecca attended Porter + Chester Institute.
email. rebecca@drakeleypools.com
Amanda LoRusso, assistant project manager, is a graduate of SUNY Cobleskill. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business Management and an Associate’s degree in Dairy Production and Management. Amanda offers daily administrative support for our firm’s construction department. She also offers in-field assistance, aiding in pool layouts and heavy machinery operation. Amanda joined the firm in 2019, but has been involved with the business for years in an unofficial capacity.
email. amanda@drakeleypools.com
construction TEAM
Daniel Berezueta, laborer, began working for the firm in 2022 as a member of our forming, steel, and shotcrete crew. Daniel is also the crew chief of one of our masonry crews.
Segundo Berezueta, crew chief, joined the firm’s construction department in 2020. He is a member of our excavation, forming, steel, and shotcrete crew and is also a talented mason. Segundo is OSHA 10 certified.
Juan Cruz, laborer, serves as an assistant to our excavation, forming, and steel crew. He joined the firm in 2025.
Al Geraldi, laborer, serves as an assistant to our forming and steel crew. He also assists our service department with pool openings and closings. Al joined the firm in 2023.
Tanner Greenlaw, plumbing assistant, began working for the firm in 2023. He assists our master technician on all residential and commercial filter installations. Tanner also works as a member of our forming and steel crew. He is OSHA 10 certified and holds a Certified Maintenance Specialist (CMS) certification.
George Hungerford, crew chief, is a heavy equipment operator in our construction and renovation department, assisting on both residential and commercial projects. George joined the firm in 2015. He holds a CDL and is OSHA 10 certified.
Jake Hungerford is a laborer in our construction department, serving on our excavation, forming, and steel crew. He also offers assistance to our heavy equipment operator on new construction and renovation projects. Jake is OSHA 10 certified and has been with the firm since 2020.
John Illes, Sr. is the company's head mason, and is also a vital member of our shotcrete and steel crew. He joined the firm as a subcontractor in 2000 and has worked on a variety of different masonry projects. John is OSHA 10 certified.
Owen Kane is a laborer in our construction and renovation department. He serves on our forming, steel, plumbing, and shotcrete crew. Owen is OSHA 10 certified and has been with the firm since 2024.
Danny Pindo, laborer, serves as an assistant to our forming, steel, and shotcrete crew. He joined the firm in 2021 and is OSHA 10 certified.
Joffre Pindo is a laborer in our construction department, serving on our forming, steel, and shotcrete crew. He joined the firm in 2024 and is OSHA 10 certified.
Jose Pineda is a laborer on our forming, steel, and shotcrete crew. He also offers assistance to our masonry crew. He joined the firm in 2021 and is OSHA 10 certified.
Brian Woodward, master technician, is the firm's lead plumber. He oversees the installation of all filtration systems, both residential and commercial. He has been with the company since 2000. Brian holds his SP-2 Spa and Pool Journeyman license, is an Advanced Service Technician (AST), Certified Pool/Spa Operator (CPO), and is OSHA 10 certified.
IN LOVING MEMORY
WE REMEMBER Dan LoRusso. We are saddened to announce the passing of Dan LoRusso, Drakeley Pools superintendent of construction. He was central to the success of the company since its founding in 2000. His work and leadership was recognized nationally. Dan’s imparted wisdom lives on with our crew and we strive to honor him with our craft.
We’ll miss you Danny.
service TEAM
Nelson Casco, junior technician, joined the firm in 2025. He assists our opening and closing crews and provides weekly maintenance for our service clients.
Cody Dierks, senior technician, joined the firm in 2021 and is responsible for opening, closing, and providing weekly maintenance for our service clients’ pools. Cody is a Certified Maintenance Specialist (CMS).
John Illes Jr., senior technician, is a Certified Maintenance Specialist (CMS), a National Plasterers Council (NPC) Start Up Technician, and is OSHA 10 certified. He joined the firm in 2016 and currently serves as crew chief for one of our opening and closing crews. John is well-versed in filter equipment troubleshooting and repair, and also provides assistance to our company’s lead mason when needed.
Jamie Pieger, senior technician, has been with the firm since 2006. Jamie's involvement with our service and maintenance division ensures that each of our clients receive a personal level of care. He also assists our construction crew as concrete pump operator. Jamie's credentials include Advanced Service Technician (AST), Certified Maintenance Specialist (CMS), National Plasterers Council (NPC) Start Up Technician, and OSHA 10. He is a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University.
Rob Rende, junior technician, joined the firm in 2025. He provides weekly maintenance for our service clients’ pools and serves on one of our opening and closing crews.
Austin Scarpone, senior technician, is a crew chief for one of our opening and closing crews. He also provides weekly maintenance for our service clients’ pools. Austin joined the firm in 2024 and holds a Certified Maintenance Specialist (CMS) certification.
Brian Stewart, head technician, is responsible for the care of all service accounts (residential and commercial) as well as overseeing the continued education of our service crews. He has been with the firm since 2009. Brian's credentials include Advanced Service Technician (AST), Certified Pool/Spa Operator (CPO), Certified Maintenance Specialist (CMS), and OSHA 10. Brian is also a certified National Plasterers Council (NPC) Start Up Technician. Brian is our resident automation expert and provides installation, troubleshooting, and training services for all clients with Pentair Intellitouch systems installed on their pools. He has attended multiple training sessions provided by Pentair and performs daily monitoring of each client’s system to ensure its proper functionality. Brian holds a mathematics degree from University of Connecticut.
Liam Stewart serves an apprentice in our service department, offering assistance to our head technician. Liam serves on one of our opening and closing crews and has been with the firm since 2025.