Pool Corporation Announces Director Appointment

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Pool Corporation announced the appointment of Martha “Marty” Gervasi as a new director, effective May 24, 2021. Her tenure will last until the 2022 annual shareholder meeting, where she will be up for election. Gervasi brings over 30 years of experience in human capital leadership, including her role as Chief Human Resources Officer at The Hartford. Chairman John E. Stokely emphasized that her expertise in human capital strategies will enhance the board's decision-making process for the benefit of the company and its shareholders.

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• Martha Gervasi appointed as director, bringing 30+ years of human capital leadership experience.
• Her background in modernizing human capital strategies is seen as beneficial for the board.

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COVINGTON, La., May 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pool Corporation (Nasdaq/GSM:POOL) announced today that its Board of Directors (the Board) appointed Martha “Marty” Gervasi to serve as a director upon recommendation of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The Board appointed her to serve effective May 24, 2021, until the 2022 annual meeting of shareholders, at which time she will stand for election by Pool Corporation's shareholders. Ms. Gervasi brings with her more than 30 years of human capital leadership, including 8 years as the Chief Human Resources Officer for The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

John E. Stokely, Chairman of the Board, commented, “Marty's background in modernizing human capital strategies, along with her vast public company board exposure, provides a valuable perspective to complement the skills and experiences of our board members. We look forward to her contributions as we make decisions in the best interests of Pool Corporation, its employees and its shareholders.”

Pool Corporation is the world’s largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool and related backyard products.   POOLCORP operates approximately 400 sales centers in North America, Europe and Australia through which it distributes more than 200,000 national brand and private label products to roughly 120,000 wholesale customers.   For more information about POOLCORP, please visit www.poolcorp.com.

CONTACT:

Curtis J. Scheel
Director of Investor Relations
985.801.5341
curtis.scheel@poolcorp.com

FAQ

Who was appointed to the Board of Pool Corporation on May 24, 2021?

Martha 'Marty' Gervasi was appointed to the Board of Pool Corporation.

What role did Martha Gervasi have before joining Pool Corporation's Board?

She served as Chief Human Resources Officer for The Hartford Financial Services Group.

How long will Martha Gervasi serve on Pool Corporation's Board before standing for election?

She will serve until the 2022 annual meeting of shareholders.

What is the main business focus of Pool Corporation?

Pool Corporation is the largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool and related backyard products.

How many sales centers does Pool Corporation operate globally?

Pool Corporation operates approximately 400 sales centers in North America, Europe, and Australia.