Tampa, FL
813-962-0374

Leadership

Chuck Foster : President

Chuck started in the pool business in 1968 and has worked in virtually every aspect of the industry. In 1979 he earned his state certified residential pool builder certification (CPC # 013686). Patio Pools was started that same year. Chuck is responsible for overseeing and guiding an organization that has built more than 5,600 residential swimming pools. Throughout his career he has taken a leadership role in the residential pool construction industry. Some of his more prominent involvement includes:

  • 2004 to Present: Elected Board of Directors - United Pool and Spa Assoc. and State Vice President in 2006
  • Appointed by Board of County Commissioners to serve on the Hillsborough County Building Board of Adjustments, Appeals, and Examiners 1982, 1984, 1987, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004
  • Served as President, Tampa Bay Chapter, NSPI. 1984, Member of Board of Directors, NSPI, Region VII, Member of Insurance Trust, Region VII, NSPI
  • Served as Vice-President, Tampa Bay Chapter, National Spa and Pool Institute 1983. Member of Board of Directors, Region VII, NSPI

Chuck has lived in Tampa since 1951 and the family roots are deep in the Tampa Bay area. He graduated from USF in 1969 with a degree in French & German and HB Plant High School in 1964. He is an avid world traveler having traveled enough to circle the globe twice. He has also been on safari in Africa 3 times and has a special love for the Caribbean and Jimmy Buffet music. These experiences have helped inspire what is now the concept for the Island Time brand.


Gina Schrader : Vice President

Gina has worked for Patio since 1981 and has been exposed to every facet of the business. Her responsibilities encompass marketing, human resources, financing, accounting, IT and general administration of Patio Pools operations. She has both managed and purchased for the retail operation. Gina has served as Secretary of the NSPI and was Chapter "Director of the Year" in 1995. She is a Certified Pool and Operator for residential and commercial swimming pools. She has served as a member of the BioGuard Dealer Council and has completed several BioGuard certification and management courses. A Tampa native, Gina has attended Hillsborough Community College and graduated from Chamberlain High in 1986. Gina is the proud mother of 3 children.


Robert Foster : Vice President

Robert has worked at Patio Pools since 1992 working in all areas from retail to construction overseeing the scheduling and supervision of the layout thru pre-grade phases of pool construction. In 2001 he earned a Registered Residential Swimming Pool Contractor license. (RP0067337)  He currently oversees the construction and warranty operations for Patio Pools. Robert has also graduated from BioGuard chemical and management courses. A Tampa native, Robert graduated from Chamberlain High. He enjoys boating, fishing and wake boarding when he gets some free time. Robert is the proud father of a beautiful daughter.