TUCSON, AZ / AGILITYPR.NEWS / January 13, 2026 / Local business of Tom Giuffrida continues to serve Sierra Vista Community with new access to Master Pools Guild level resources

Pools by Design, Southern Arizona's only Master Pools Guild member and award-winning pool design and construction firm, is pleased to announce the expansion of its services into the Sierra Vista area through its acquisition of Creative Pools & Spas (CP&S). This strategic alignment brings together the deep-rooted personal service delivered by proud Sierra Vistan Tom Giuffrida with the decorated Tucson luxury pool builder’s expanded production capabilities and resources.

For Southeastern Arizonans, this means continuity with a trusted name they know, enhanced by greater design capabilities, faster project timelines, and access to innovative construction methods for both traditional shotcrete pools and the newer fiberglass options.

"Our COO and I have known Tom Giuffrida for several decades, having worked together at previous pool companies and sharing our insights over the years to better our craft. He has built an incredible reputation in the Sierra Vista area through his dedication to understanding each client's unique vision and genuine commitment to the community," said Ken Larison, Founder of Pools by Design. "Our goal is to honor and extend that legacy by providing the clients of CP&S with even more high-quality resources, cutting-edge technology, and the support of our award-winning design and construction teams. Every person from Sierra Vista to Bisbee and Douglas can expect the same personal attention they've always received from CP&S as they join the Pools by Design family."

Tom Giuffrida, who founded Creative Pools & Spas 20 years after moving to Sierra Vista in 1995, brings more than four decades of pool industry experience to Pools by Design’s leadership team. His philosophy of client collaboration is the heart of the Sierra Vista operation and has allowed for world class backyard transformations.

“I'm excited about working with Nick, Ken and the rest of the team, and continuing to build projects in the Sierra Vista area,” said Giuffrida. “I’ll still be able to work with the team that I’ve trusted for years, but I can now explore more design options with clients, deliver faster construction timelines, and gain better access to the latest innovations in pool technology. I’m getting the backing that this community deserves."

The expanded Sierra Vista operation will offer even more comprehensive services in custom pool design and construction, spa installations, as well as pool remodeling and renovation. Clients in the area will benefit from Pools by Design's expanded repertoire of artisan materials and craftsmen paired with industry leading 3D rendering software, allowing homeowners to walk through their future backyard oasis before construction begins.

As Southern Arizona's only Master Pools Guild member—an invitation-only organization for the world's highest quality pool builders—Pools by Design will undoubtedly add their own contributions to the unparalleled craftsmanship standards already present in the Sierra Vista region. The company has earned more than 150 design awards and maintains a reputation built on consistent referral business from satisfied clients and contractor partners.