Beneath The Surface | An A&G Concrete Pools Podcast

In this episode of Beneath the Surface, host Luke Hannon sits down with Adam Zuccaro , Lieutenant of the St. Lucie County Fire District and President of the St. Lucie County Firefighters Surfers for Autism chapter, for a conversation on service, community, and the healing power of the ocean. Adam shares his journey from a childhood dream of becoming a firefighter to founding a local Surfers for Au...

In this episode of Beneath the Surface , host Luke Hannon sits down with Lauren DeAcetis , Director of Sales and Corporate Partnerships for the Florida Operations of the New York Mets , for a conversation on baseball, community, and the unique experience of working in minor league sports. Lauren shares her journey from Toledo, Ohio to the Treasure Coast, where a leap of faith at the 2012 Winter Me...

In the second episode of Season 2 of Beneath the Surface , host Luke Hannon sits down with Shannon Glendenning , Director of Development, and Nukhet Hendricks , Executive Director of the Humane Society of St. Lucie County , for a conversation on community, compassion, and the evolving role of animal welfare. Shannon and Nukhet share their individual paths to the organization and the philosophy dri...

In the Season 2 premiere of Beneath the Surface , host Luke Hannon sits down with Josh Steppling , owner of TreasureCoast.com , for a conversation on community, entrepreneurship, and the stories that define where we live. Josh shares his journey from Treasure Coast native to digital media entrepreneur, including the serendipitous acquisition of TreasureCoast.com and the vision behind building a pl...

In the thirteenth episode of Beneath the Surface, Marketing Director and host Luke Hannon sits down with David French , Laurie Boyer , and Travis Leonard from Christmas 4 Kids of St. Lucie County for a heartfelt conversation on service, generosity, and the true spirit of the holiday season. Our guests share how Christmas 4 Kids — established in 2007 through the St. Lucie County Fire District — has...

In the twelfth episode of Beneath the Surface, Marketing Director and host Luke Hannon sits down with Will Armstead , CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County, for a meaningful conversation on leadership, opportunity, and the profound impact of investing in our youth. Will shares how the Boys & Girls Clubs provide more than a safe environment — they create pathways for young peopl...

In the tenth episode of Beneath the Surface , Marketing Director and host Luke Hannon is joined by Michael Moreton , President of Byrd Moreton & Associates, and Tim Sherry , Central & North Florida Sales Representative of Byrd Moreton & Associates, for a wide-ranging discussion on innovation, partnership, and the evolving world of pool heating technology. Together, Michael and Tim shar...

In the eleventh episode of Beneath the Surface , Marketing Director and host Luke Hannon sits down with Ray Desmangles , Co-Owner of Optimal Planning Group and President & Founder of BraveHeart Inspired, for a thoughtful conversation about purpose, partnership, and the pursuit of both local and global impact. Ray shares his journey from his first introduction to A&G Concrete Pools and Trav...

In the ninth episode of Beneath the Surface , Marketing Director and host Luke Hannon sits down with Bob Hochstetter , Vice President of Sales and Co-Owner of Artistry In Mosaics , for a conversation that celebrates craftsmanship, creativity, and legacy in design. Together, Luke and Bob explore the intricate world of mosaic artistry — from the technical precision required in fabrication to the tim...

In the eighth episode of Beneath the Surface , Marketing Director and host Luke Hannon is joined by O’Neil German , Territory Service Manager of Fluidra, and Eric Berger , Territory Sales Manager of Fluidra, for a wide-ranging conversation on innovation, resilience, and the evolving landscape of swimming pool equipment. Together, O’Neil and Eric share how Fluidra adapts to the unique demands of Fl...

In the seventh episode of Beneath the Surface , Marketing Director and host Luke Hannon sits down with Thom Jones , President of the St. Lucie County Education Foundation, for a thoughtful conversation about education, community, and the future of St. Lucie County. Thom reflects on his ten years leading the Foundation, offering insight into how school systems have evolved during his tenure, what i...

In the sixth episode of Beneath the Surface , Marketing Director and host Luke Hannon reflects on a summer season defined by creativity, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence in luxury pool design. Luke takes listeners inside four standout projects from the season, sharing the design intent, engineering considerations, and client inspirations that shaped each unique waterscape. From technical...

In the fifth episode of Beneath the Surface , Marketing Director and host Luke Hannon sits down with DJ Hahn , Scheduling Coordinator at A&G Concrete Pools , for a wide-ranging conversation about growth, resilience, and the impact of company culture. DJ shares his journey through the company — beginning in the service department and growing into a central operations role — and reflects on the...

In the fourth episode of Beneath the Surface , Marketing Director and host Luke Hannon answers twenty of the most frequently asked questions by clients of A&G Concrete Pools , offering clear and thoughtful insight into the entirety of the custom pool process. From understanding the first steps of design to navigating permitting, material selections, and construction expectations, this episode...

In the third episode of Beneath the Surface , Marketing Director and host Luke Hannon sits down with Lillie Shepherd , Director of Procurement, and Patti Giunta , Office Manager, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, longevity, and legacy within A&G Concrete Pools . Lillie and Patti share their individual journeys with the company, reflect on their experiences navigating a male-domin...

In the second episode of Beneath the Surface , host Luke Hannon sits down with Professional Designer Jason Baran for a thoughtful conversation about creative freedom, mentorship, and the evolving nature of design at A&G Concrete Pools . Jason reflects on his journey to A&G and the principles that guide his approach to each project, from single-resident retreats to large-scale community des...

In our premiere episode of Beneath the Surface , Marketing Director and host Luke Hannon sits down with President & Owner Travis Leonard for a conversation about the past, present, and future of A&G Concrete Pools . From humble beginnings to industry leadership, Travis reflects on his 25-year journey with the company, sharing personal insights on growth, challenges, and the evolution of po...