The Many Faces of Anchor Pools
Jeri Lynn Looper is a 1996 graduate of Wren High School. She is a married mother of two beautiful children and has been employed with Anchor Pools for five years. Her hobbies include cooking on the Big Green Egg, reading, and spending time with her family. She is a very friendly and knowledgeable member of our staff and would be glad to assist you with any of your pool needs. Jeri Lynn has gone through Poolife Aquanology training, RITE training, and multiple equipment and parts training schools and is our resident Big Green Egg Expert.
Susan Merritt Howard is a 1998 graduate of Wren High School. Susan is one of the daughters of the founder and a key employee of Anchor Pools. She is a married mother of two beautiful children and has been working at Anchor Pools since she could see over the counter. Her hobbies include camping, cooking, and swimming. Susan has gone through Poolife Aquanology training, RITE training, and multiple equipment and parts training schools and is our inventory controller.
Jane Merritt is a 1996 graduate of Wren High School. She received a Bachelors of Science degree in Business from Lander University in 2001. She is the backbone of Anchor Pools and one of the daughters of the founder. She has been working on pools since she knew the difference between a shovel and a hoe and is the one who has the answers to any of your pool questions. Jane is a huge Tennessee fan-her blood runneth orange- her other hobbies include traveling, American History, and spending time with her family. Jane attends numerous meetings including the biannual Master Pools Guild meetings. She also is a past president for the South Carolina Chapter of the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals.
Miguel Austin is a 2006 graduate of Easley High School and is working towards a culinary arts degree from Greenville Technical College. His hobbies include Clemson sports, avid gamer, and cooking. We are celebrating his second season at Anchor Pools. He has attended numerous equipment training schools and is our warehouse manager.
Mindy Pickard is a 1993 graduate of Wade Hampton High School. She is a married mother of three beautiful children. She enjoys reading, swimming, golfing, and reality TV. Anchor Pools is celebrating her second year here. Mindy just recently attended the International Pool and Spa Expo where she completed 15 hours of training. Mindy is in charge of all things spa related at Anchor Pools.
Jay Bishop is a 2006 graduate of Easley High School. He is an avid gamer and loves all sports but especially the Gamecocks, Steelers, and Celtics. Jay is celebrating his fourth year with us. After completing numerous trainings, he has been promoted and is managing our Seneca location.
J.B. Merritt started Anchor Pools in 1978. He played college football at the University of Tennessee where he met his wife Dionne. He taught school at Wren High School, and while visiting his cousins, he noticed that the next door neighbor was installing a swimming pool. He observed, asked millions of questions, did a lot of research, and decided this was the business he wanted to pursue. He and Dionne started the business while adding three daughters to their family. In his spare time hunting has become a passion. J.B. is the creative force behind our award winning gunite pools and fountains.
Ben Merritt is the older brother of founder J.B. Merritt. He is a graduate of Wren High School, and prior to working at Anchor Pools he worked with the family milk distribution business. He is a founding member of Covenant Presbyterian Church and like his brother has a passion for hunting. Ben has been at Anchor Pools for 30 years and handles vinyl construction, liner, and safety cover installation.
Tony Young has been a member of our Anchor Pools family for 20 years. He is a 1979 graduate of Easley High School where he excelled at sports. He later played baseball at North Greenville College. His hobbies in his spare time include hunting and fishing. He is an integral part of our construction team overseeing that J.B.’s vision is fulfilled, and the process is completed in a timely manner.
