Summary:
Chuck Baumann was interviewed by Andree Hurst in March, 2024. He came to Lafayette in 1955 at age 6 when his father relocated the family to this growing community to establish and run a company that built swimming pools. He discusses growing up in the community with great schools and social activities and he worked for his dad from a young age. Two of Chuck’s uncles also ran pool companies, and he worked for them until he founded his own firm in 1977. Soon the Jacuzzi family gave him the opportunity to build the first combination pool and heated spa in Upper Happy Valley. When he eventually retired his son took over the business.
Dan Terry Sr. says
Chuck is the coolest guy I know~!
🙂
Deidre Lingenfelter says
Wonderful interview from my long time friend, Chuck. I was lucky to have had him build a pool for me. His work speaks for itself and he is a stellar guy as you can see in this interview. Blessed to have had a lifetime friendship with him.
Great job, my friend.
Deidre