A pool & outdoor living industry educational outreach initiative teaching core pool & outdoor living industry fundamentals

WHY WE EXIST

To ELEVATE aspiring leaders in the pool and outdoor living industry

Elevate was created to fill the knowledge gap in the pool and outdoor living industry — where most learn only through experience, often without a structured foundation. We exist to make professional education accessible, affordable, and inspiring for everyone — from builders and designers to service pros and business owners.

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To INSPIRE

Confidence in industry skills.

To EDUCATE

And fill core knowledge gaps.

To GROW

Career advancement

Who are our students?

  • Independent Contractors
  • Pool & Landscape Designers
  • Landscape Architects
  • Large Pool Companies
  • Onboarding New Employees
  • Cross-Train Employees
  • Specialty Sub-Contractors
  • Adjacent Industry Pros
  • Manufacturer Reps / Sales
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WHY ELEVATE?

Accessible

With online training and live online events, Elevate is industry education YOUR way and according to YOUR schedule.

Affordable

Classes are priced at rates with YOU in mind. It is an investment into your future, but one that is obtainable from the start!

Engaging

Classes are interesting and informative! We teach foundational principles by analogy and with humor along the way.

Advocates

Talent is everywhere. We look to better our students by building confidence and providing YOU a voice in the industry.

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MEET THE OWNERS

Jason Brownlee, ASLA, IWI

Landscape Architect & International Watershape Designer


Founder & Creative Director at The J.Brownlee Desgin Group - Nashville, TN

Creates distinctive & personalized outdoor spaces worldwide.

Professional engineering for commercial & residential watershape environments


Co-Founder & Educational Chair at Elevate Education


Watershape University

Educational committee & Leadership Team


Industry Consultant / Educator / Mentor

Chad Christenson, IWI

Chad is a 22-year verteran of the swimming pool construction industry


Bachalor of Science in Construction Sciences Degree - Kansas State University


Commercial Construction Estimator at Turner Construction, Inc.

Atlanta & Miami


Founded Watermark Pools in Florida & Tennessee

Develop Luxury Residential Outdoor Living Experiences on Florida's Emerald Coast & Nashville, TN


Co-Founder at Elevate Education

INSTRUCTORS HERE TO ELEVATE YOU

Jason Brownlee

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Chad Christenson

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Dakota Wyatt

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Rebecca Neves

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Will Gillis

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Sponsors

Who believe in ELEVATING your career