Water Design Inc.

Terri joined the Water Design team in 2006 as a project designer and brings extensive swimming pool operational experience with her. She is responsible for providing design, drafting and specifications for swimming pools, spas, fountains and other water features. Terri works closely with architects, contractors, and owners to develop schematic and construction drawings. She also works closely with health department officials to address safety concerns and to assure designs meet health code requirements. Terri uses her extensive experience in aquatic operations to assist new and existing facility operators with staffing, risk management, training, budget analysis and program development. She is currently a certified Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO) and a Certified Pool Operator (CPO).  She holds various certifications from the American Red Cross and teaches many classes for this organization.  She currently is the At Large member of the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) - National Aquatic Branch Board of Directors, and is the 2008 National Aquatic Conference Chair. She is on the NRPA Educational Program Committee and the Conference Planning Committee and will serve as the National Aquatic Management School Chair in 2009.  Terri is also heavily involved with the aquatics section of the Utah Recreation and parks Association. She lectures at several industry events each year.

Prior Professional Experience:

Terri has worked in the field of aquatics for over 20 years.  She has held many positions including lifeguard, swim instructor, swimming and water polo coach, pool manager, aquatic coordinator and assistant facility director.  Terri has been involved with the NRPA - National Aquatic Branch for numerous years, and was the Pacific Southwest Region representative from 2004-2007.   As well as serving on the National level, Terri served at the State level, and was the Utah Recreation and Parks Association Aquatic Representative from 2002-2005. Along with her service on several national committees, Terri has presented at numerous conferences, aquatic retreats, and institutes nationally.  She is the proprietor of the “Vigilance Voice”, a scanning technique for lifeguards that assists with the training and vigilance of lifeguards.  She has trained over 500 lifeguards with this technique and has presented it to many aquatic professionals nationwide.  She wrote an article that was published in the NRPA Parks and Recreation magazine in November, 2006 and continues to provide training to agencies nationwide.
Terri has worked for West Valley City, Utah as their assistant facility director and Aquatic coordinator; Salt Lake County and Salt lake City as aquatic coordinator for the Steiner Aquatics Center and Dimple Dell Recreation Center; and has coached swim teams for Steiner Aquatics Center, Logan High School (Logan, Utah), and Cottonwood High School (Salt Lake City, Utah).

Education: 

University of Utah, Recreation and Leisure (2 years of Study)

Awards, Honors and Certifications:

• Chair-NRPA’s National Aquatic Management School (2009)
• Chair-NRPA’s National Aquatic Conference (2008)
• Board Member-Ogden City Recreation Advisory Board (2006-present)
• Employee of the Month-West Valley City (June 2006)
• Committee Member-NRPA’s Congress Planning Committee (2006-present)
• Committee Member- NRPA’s Aquatic Branch Professional and Educational Committee (2005-present)
• Committee Member-National Aquatic Conference Planning Committee (2005-present)
• Presenter- NRPA’s National Aquatic Conference and Management School (2005-present)
• Pacific Southwest Regional Representative- NRPA’s Aquatic Branch (2004-present)
• Aquatic Representative-Utah Parks and Recreation Association (2003-2005)
• Presenter-Utah Parks and Recreation Association (2002-present)
• Instructor Trainer- American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, CPR/AED/First Aid (2000-present)
• Instructor-American Red Cross Water Safety, Lifeguard Training, CPR/PR, First Aid, Emergency Response, CPR/AED, Babysitter Training (1998-present, various dates)
• Chair-American Red Cross Water Safety Committee (2001-2003)
• AFO Certified (2000-present)
• CPO Certified (1999-2004)
• Outstanding Intern Coach of the Year-U.S. Waterpolo training camp (1998)