About Us

Patriarch, founder & mentor, Bob was the oldest son of 10 kids with a Christian faith based dad that had very strong work and family values. Bob ran their Arizona desert family farm and dairy for many years, because of his dads poor health, helping to keep it all together when his younger brothers were called to protect our country. Bob started his own family and moved from Phoenix Az. to California in the early 1960’s bringing his bride and four boys, to a small safe town in central Ca. – still sending money home every month to help his parents raise his younger siblings. In 1967 Bob became an exclusive Anthony pools equipment dealer providing the highest quality and hands on pool build experience available at that time in Tulare Ca. for many local farmers and dairymen that he had much in common with. 

In 1976 Phil Anthony of Anthony Pools offered Bob a dealership in Stockton Ca, and it was time to make the move. Bob’s two oldest sons had entered the military, the third son was in college and Harold had graduated High School. Bob and his son Harold purchased commercial property in Lathrop, Ca. and have stayed in the Tri-Valley area providing thousands of families their dream pool. Bob trained Harold and family members along with many employees the skill of swimming pool construction, treating them all like family, helping them not only learn but helping their families financially. Bob was always focused on doing the job right the first time, and treating every employee or customer as a great friend or family. 

Harold Tapley is a seasoned professional, Master pool builder and innovator with extensive experience in the swimming pool industry, having worked in his family’s pool construction business since 1968. Over the years, Harold has mastered every phase of pool construction, from excavation and plumbing to steelwork, shotcrete application, and finishing. His hands-on expertise has allowed him to develop a deep understanding of the complexities involved in building high-quality pools. In addition to his role as a pool builder, Harold is also a skilled professional cement finisher and designer, bringing both technical precision and artistic vision to every project.

After graduating high school in 1977, Harold became a founding officer of Aquos Pools, playing a pivotal role in its growth and success. As the driving force behind Aquos Pools and Azure Fluidity Systems LLC, he has dedicated his career to pioneering sustainable water management solutions and advancing environmental stewardship in pool construction and maintenance.

Passionate about technology and committed to conservation, Harold spearheaded the development of the Backwash Recycling USA e3POD, a patented and NSF-listed revolutionary reclamation tank that significantly reduces water waste by clearing pool backwash water to drinking water levels. His vision aligns perfectly with the motto, “Don’t lose it – reuse it!”

Beyond his professional endeavors, Harold enjoys building hotrods, reflecting his lifelong enthusiasm for innovation, craftsmanship, and high-performance engineering. With a keen eye on sustainability and an unwavering commitment to excellence, he continues to shape the future of pool water technology, environmental protection, and community education.

From an early childhood ,Shawn Tapley , began learning the swimming pool construction trade. From the shovel to the pen, he has learned and worked on every phase of pool construction. Shawn is a 3rd generation builder striving to follow in grandfather ,Bob Tapley’s and father ,Harold Tapley’s footsteps.

Greg Lewis has been part of the family since his son married Harold’s daughter Joni. He has 40 plus years in the concrete and construction industry. He takes a great deal of pride in doing a good job. Greg’s passion is going to the sand dunes with his family and riding his quad.

Dotty is the daughter of Harold Tapley. She has exceptional customer service skills and is dedicated to her position in the finance department. One of her main focuses is ensuring that customers are always taken care of and are happy. She enjoys spending time with her family, antiquing, and attending concerts.

Jorge Moreno has worked with Harold for OVER 30 PLUS YEARS. He handles operations on equipment and chemical balance. He is a master plumber and knows all phases of pool construction. He keeps communication running smooth with our team. Jorge has always been considered family.

Andrea has been in the customer service field for over 25 years. She is married to Shawn. Andrea has an exceptional way with customers making them feel like they are family. She is always willing to jump in and help no matter the task. Andrea loves to spend time with her family and enjoys camping with her pups.

Sheree has been a friend of the family for over 25 years. She is a graduate of the University of the Pacific and holds a bachelor’s degree in business. In addition to bringing her accounting skills to the office, Sheree also researches properties, provides plans for our construction crews, and navigates the permit process. Sheree has also been able to put her creative side to use and design beautiful pools for our customers. She truly enjoys getting to know our customers and their families so she can design a custom pool fit just for them. She is honored to be a part of the Aquos family and will be for years to come.