The Design Philosphy at USAquatics, Inc. is centered and focused on the facility owner. This means that the owner becomes an integral part of the design team, working with the designers to determine the best possible design and specifications.
USAquatics, Inc. provides aquatic design and consulting services for both public and private entities. We provide services that range from conceptual to completed construction projects. If you are a city manager, developer, engineer, or architect, we understand your aquatic needs and execute them in a client-centric environment. USAquatics, Inc. has developed an Integrated Aquatic Operating System approach. We thoroughly evaluate all design aspects to ensure that all pieces of the operating system work in unison with each other. It is important to us that each and every part of the system is placed with every other piece in mind to maximize the productivity and efficiency of the whole. “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.”
Thomas R. Schaffer
President & Aquatic Consultant
Tom is a graduate of North Dakota State University with a degree in architecture and has been in the aquatic arena since 1974. His experience includes construction operation and consulting for a wide range of aquatic facilities. Tom is a strong advocate for close owner-client relationships and proper training of operators. These beliefs help create the exact facility an owner is after and the operators to maintain them properly. Tom holds a certified pool operator instructor certificate. Read moreClose
Rick Schaffer
Senior Project Manager & Aquatic Facility Design
Rick has been in the aquatic industry since 1992, joining his father in an effort to grow an aquatic design and consulting firm. Drawing on prior construction experience, Rick started in technical design with a focus on construction detail. Rick’s experience has expanded to fill many aspects of the aquatics industry from early design and assessment to project management. Read moreClose
Jeff Huber, P.E.
Engineering & Design
Jeff is a graduate of the University of Utah with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in water resources. His experience includes engineering design for a wide range of water system application from mining to hydrologic and hydraulic systems. Although Jeff has been with USAquatics, Inc. for just over a year, he has demonstrated his abilities and strong attention to detail. He has already been involved in over 50 different renovation and new projects. As Design Engineer, Jeff is responsible for overseeing the design of the aquatics projects. His past engineering experience in similar industries and fresh eyes view of the aquatic industry has allowed him to provide a different approach and push innovation in the design of aquatic facilities. Read moreClose
Dan Roseman, P.E.
Engineering & Design
Dan graduated from The Missouri University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering. Dan began designing commercial buildings, bridges and structural forensics. Eventually, Dan found his calling for aquatics and has since provided design for twelve waterslide manufacturers, four water feature manufacturers, a skate park manufacturer and a roller coaster manufacturer. With over 16 years of design and project management experience, Dan also has an extensive background designing a variety of pools, spas, aquatic facilities and recreation facilities. Dan has a strong emphasis in structural and hydraulic engineering, a comprehensive knowledge of construction practices and a thorough understanding of construction materials such as structural steel, fiberglass, structural concrete, foundation systems, masonry, wood and timber. These qualities give Dan the ability to merge a great appreciation for structural integrity with the understanding for economical, efficient aquatic design. Read moreClose
Carey Olson
Lead Drafter & Design Drafter
Carey is a graduate of Northwest Technical Institute with a degree in Computer-aided Drafting and Design. Carey has been in the aquatics industry for over 9 years. He often draws on his experience to compile a very detailed set of building plans, that result in more accurate bidding. Carey has also proven to be an asset taking on Revit drafting as a better way to coordinate between trades and prevent and identify potential areas of conflict. In addition to drafting and design, Carey works directly with the project team on marketing, budget estimates and timelines, to ensure each project has layers with multiple people capable of helping should a question arise. Read moreClose
Evan Schmelzer
Design Drafter & Detailer
Evan graduated from The College of Design at Iowa State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Community and Regional Planning. After working in the aquatics industry as a facility manager for several years, he decided to pursue a degree in Architectural Technologies. Combining his previous knowledge of facility operations with his drafting background, Evan’s main responsibilities are the creation of detailed drawing sets throughout the stages of a project. Read moreClose