Director
Marty Mulgrew
Former HydroApps user as Aquatics Superintendent at The Woodlands, TX who now leads HydroApps with a passion for tech-driven efficiency in aquatics.
Sr. Manager, Sales & Strategic Partnerships
Kate Connell
A passionate aquatics leader, speaker, and inclusion advocate who builds strong client relationships and helps HydroApps users improve operations through accessible, inclusive solutions.
Sr. Manager, Marketing & Sales Operations
Courtney Klein
The only non-aquatics pro on the team, Courtney brings the patron’s perspective while blending our team vision with client needs to drive impact and clarity of our mission.
Our Managing Partners
With decades of combined experience in aquatics, risk management, and recreation, our managing partners guide HydroApps with vision, expertise, and a passion for safer aquatic operations.
Managing Partner
Scott Hester
A seasoned engineer and industry leader who has spent over two decades shaping the future of aquatics through facility design and product innovation. With a passion for modernizing operations, he leads through vision and insight, guiding the development of tools that elevate safety, transparency, and day-to-day excellence across aquatic facilities.
Managing Partner
Doug Cook
A licensed professional engineer with over 25 years of experience designing world-class aquatic facilities across the U.S. and internationally. Known for his calm leadership and thoughtful listening, he blends technical expertise with strategic insight to guide teams and clients toward innovative, community-focused solutions.
HydroApps Story
HydroApps was created by a team of aquatic design and operations professionals who’ve spent years working alongside facility managers across the country. They recognized a need for a better way to manage aquatic facility paperwork: something simple, digital, and built specifically for the unique demands of aquatics.
Since launching in 2017, HydroApps has grown into a comprehensive software suite designed for aquatic facility owners, operators, and service providers. In collaboration with national aquatics leaders, we developed Pool Test, Facility Manager, and Staff Manager (formerly Lifeguard Manager) with compliance to the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) at the forefront. Facility Manager became the first-ever software certified by the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) in 2018. Since then, we’ve continued to grow, adding Schedule Manager, Asset Manager, and powerful new features like custom forms and a cross-platform dashboard.
Today, our team supports HydroApps users with deep industry knowledge and a shared goal:
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Lower Risk – Track every part of your operations and risk management program, from certifications to training to trends, helping prevent incidents before they happen.
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Reduce Costs – Say goodbye to paper and spreadsheets. With everything digital and searchable, HydroApps helps streamline documentation, reduce operational expenses, and boost efficiency.
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Enhance Safety – Support your team’s readiness and performance while improving water safety, minimizing health risks, and simplifying compliance.
HydroApps is available on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. So whether you're on deck, in the office, or checking in remotely, your facility’s information is always at your fingertips.