About our CPO Course
Investing in professional training shouldn't mean sitting through a dry, textbook-reading seminar. Our CPO® courses combine rigorous industry standards with dynamic, engaging instruction that brings real-world field expertise into the classroom. We foster a supportive, high-level learning environment where technical questions are solved through practical application. We don't just teach to the test; we build elite, knowledgeable operators who are ready to safeguard your pool infrastructure from day one.
About our Pool Services
At Spick & Span Pools, we bridge the gap between elite industry education and premium field execution. As an intentionally boutique, specialized operation, we value absolute consistency just as much as flawless results. While massive corporate pool companies in San Antonio rely on high-turnover staff and rotating technicians, we maintain a tightly concentrated local service route managed by dedicated, highly trained professionals. In fact, our field standard is so high that we are trusted to train the industry itself—hosting official PHTA CPO® Certification courses for facilities managers and pool professionals across the country. Whether we are certifying a commercial maintenance team or personally balancing your backyard water chemistry, we bring an uncompromising commitment to compliance, technical expertise, and direct, transparent communication every step of the way.
Get to know the Team!
Lead Instructor & Certified Public Speaker
Tim Goerges
Tim is the owner, lead CPO® instructor, and a certified public speaker with over a decade of hands-on experience in the commercial and residential pool industry. Having managed an extensive range of aquatic systems, Tim brings a wealth of real-world, field-tested knowledge into the classroom that goes far beyond standard textbook theory.
Leveraging his background as a certified public speaker, Tim is highly regarded for his ability to transform dense regulatory compliance codes and complex chemical calculations into engaging, high-impact presentations. As a trilingual professional fluent in three languages, Tim brings exceptional communication agility and cultural awareness to his instruction—allowing him to connect effortlessly with today’s highly diverse facility and corporate maintenance workforces. His mission extends well beyond helping students pass their certification exam; he ensures every operator leaves with the absolute confidence, technical mastery, and communication skills required to manage safe and efficient facilities.
Lead pool tech
Oliver Flatt
Oliver is a valued member of the team and our lead pool service technician, known for his kind nature, dependability, and strong work ethic. With a thoughtful and detail-oriented approach, he takes pride in maintaining each pool to the highest standard, ensuring everything is clean, safe, and running exactly as it should. His hands-on experience allow him to quickly identify and address issues, while his honest and easygoing personality makes him someone clients naturally trust and feel comfortable with. Whether he’s servicing a routine visit or handling a more complex situation, Oliver approaches every job with consistency, care, and a calm confidence.
Course Manager & Operations Specialist
Shannon Goerges
As the Operations Manager and Course Coordinator, Shannon is dedicated to delivering a seamless, highly organized, and professional experience for every student from enrollment to certification. Backed by active, hands-on experience in pool operations, she possesses a deep structural understanding of the pool industry. This unique operational background allows her to manage class scheduling, corporate compliance coordination, and student communications with elite precision. Shannon takes immense pride in removing administrative friction for facility departments—ensuring the entire registration and certification process is clear, streamlined, and completely stress-free for both managers and their teams.
