Darren Bevard serves as President and Chief Operating Officer at Counsilman-Hunsaker, where he leads the design and engineering teams and oversees the processes that enhance the firm’s operational efficiency. With over 20 years of experience in the commercial aquatic industry, Darren is known for delivering practical, cost-effective, and efficient solutions in designing aquatic facilities for […]
With decades of experience, Chris leads the Business Studio supporting all corporate operations of Counsilman-Hunsaker. Her role as Studio Director incorporates various aspects of the business including financial performance reporting, human resources, corporate structure and registration, information technology as well as other general business administration. In addition, Chris oversees the functions of the administrative team.
As Principal and Studio Director, Carl’s efforts focus on aquatic facilities in the Northeast. Additionally, Carl represents Counsilman-Hunsaker as a member on the Board of Directors for the Model Aquatic Health Code, an organization aimed at developing a more scientific and data-driven approach to the rules and regulations of the aquatic design industry. Carl graduated […]
Shovels often go into the ground after Labor Day, that way the new pool is ready for swimmers on Memorial Day. Whether the timetable will be maintained depends on a host of factors, the most variable of which is weather. Except in extreme conditions, pool construction can proceed as long as precautionary measures are taken […]
Talk about energy efficiency! A geothermal system uses neighboring Lake Andrea in Pleasant Prairie, WI, to heat the 50-meter pool and cool the air in the 305,000-square-foot municipal RecPlex. The energy-efficient equipment added about a half-million dollars in project costs, but annual energy expenses were halved. Joe Bush provide a nice summary of energy saving […]
The best way to immerse guests into a theme is to pay attention to all the details, large and small. Gina Kellogg presents a case study in Resort and Recreation Magazine of Evergreen Wings & Waves Water Odyssey adjacent to Evergreen Museum in McMinnville, OR, welcomes guests to the aircraft-themed waterpark with a retired Boeing […]
During the run up to the Final Four several weeks ago, one of the TV networks did a segment on Pat Summit, the coach of the woman’s basketball team at the University of Tennessee. She has the most wins among the coaches in woman’s basketball and her team finally lost in the semi-finals of the […]
The CDC posted the Ventilation Model Aquatic Health Code Module for public comment on April 13, 2011. The Counsilman – Hunsaker team posted a group response in support of the public comment requirements. This response can be viewed at the below link. Counsilman – Hunsaker Response
Last Saturday I had the privilege of visiting a friend who operates a shop that repairs and restores old slot machines. In twenty minutes, he showed me through his inventory of these vintage gambling devices which were interesting to look at as well as hearing their stories. The oldest slot machine in his collection was […]
Donald Trump wrote a book called Art of the Deal, which underscores my belief that there is more art in our work than science. “Art” is somewhat synonymous with years of experience, i.e. past experience which has influenced the response by CHA to two similar, but different, recent situations.
