Chad Nikkel, founder of Aquaman Pools in Scottsdale, recently merged his company with National Pool Partners, which is a newly-launched pool service company.

NPP has focused on partnering with regional pool service owner-operators to provide them with capital and expertise to accelerate its growth, according to a press release.

Nikkel, a longtime entrepreneur who has successfully owned and operated Aquaman Pools for more than a decade, built the brand to become one of the largest pool service companies in Scottsdale.

As founding partner of NPP, he will focus on expanding the Arizona market through acquisition and partnerships with other leading local brands, the release said.

“By partnering with NPP we have a tremendous opportunity to elevate the pool service industry,” states Nikkel in the release.

“We are already investing in systems, equipment and technology to make our teammates’ lives easier and improve the customer experience.”

Actively involved in the local business community, Nikkel is a longtime member of the Entrepreneurs Organization, including serving the on the board as Learning Chair, which requires him to seek nationwide speakers to the state, to support the organization’s membership base of Arizona entrepreneurs, and help them grow their businesses while living more fulfilling lives.

“I credit my involvement in the Entrepreneurs Organization for helping me grow a great business to a significant scale and ultimately help get to the point to be able to merge with and sell to National Pool Partners,” says Nikkel.

“This merger will take us to the next level and allow me to serve as president and founding partner of National Pool Partners in Arizona.”

NPP, the release noted, aspires to be the largest pool service company by leveling up the customer service aspect of the business and putting people first — including helping peers in the industry and creating lifelong customers.