Our Team
Meet Our Team of Northeast Pool Industry Experts!
The Northeast is a strong seasonal market. With over 30 years of experience in marketing and strong working relationships with leading Manufacturers, Aqua Quest has become one of the most renowned names for providing superior products, marketing, and professionalism in the Northeast.
We strive to create a partnership with our Dealers, Distributors, and Manufacturers offering full transparency so that you can see firsthand how to penetrate this highly competitive territory and increase your market share.
Put our experience to work for your business. Contact Aqua Quest today to learn top-of-the-line products while achieving consistent long-term growth.
Jim Gillick
Founded Aqua Quest in 1998, combining natural enthusiasm, integrity and respect for hard work. He has over 30 well-balanced years of industry experience (Retail, Construction, Distribution, and representing quality Manufacturers). This allows Aqua Quest to understand our Manufacturer’s and Customer’s needs. Jim enjoys spending quality time with his friends and family.
Scott VanZanten
A graduate of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Scott has been with Aqua Quest since 1999. He has 26 + years of experience as a Manufacturer Representative, developing and implementing successful marketing programs. He has a great skill set for numbers and is very detail-oriented and thus has allowed Scott to develop his markets faster and stronger. Scott enjoys golfing in his spare time.
Sean Page
A graduate from Lyndon State College with a degree in Environmental Science. Sean joined the Aqua Quest Team in 2005. With a great deal of knowledge, industry experience, and strong dealer relationships, Sean has been able to concentrate on Distributor “Pull-Through Sales” throughout his territory. Sean enjoys outdoor activities, classic cars, and family time.
Pete SantaMaria
Pete is a graduate of Gannon University with a degree in Business. He has joined the Aqua Quest Team in 2019 and comes to us with a strong, well-rounded industry background working with Retailers and Distributors. In his free time, Pete enjoys snowboarding and kayaking.
Blake VandeRydt
A graduate from Montclair State University with a bachelor’s in business administration and marketing. Blake’s strong industry experience and insight with the POOLCORP has allowed him to excel in every level from MIT program, Regional Business Development Representative to his excellent Dealer and Manufacturers relationships. Blake enjoys Snowboarding, Golfing and Fishing.
Shane Fox
Graduate from York College of PA with a strong industry background in building and project management with a premier builder in the Baltimore metro area. Shane has established great relationships with local distributors in and around the Baltimore area. Shane enjoys spending time with friends, family, & his golden retriever Jeter, along with golfing, camping, and riding motorcycles.
Kerri Millar
Kerri joined the Aqua Quest Team in 2017 after 23 years in Human Resources and Office Management. She brings with her extensive experience and knowledge that we will continue to utilize in growing our marketing and inside sales departments. Kerri enjoys family time, gardening, and skiing.
Lori Gillick
Lori is responsible for Aqua Quest’s accounting and Employee Benefits programs. She enjoys the beach in her spare time.