Fielder Pools Then and Now
I began my pool building career at the age of 12. As a child growing up in West Texas, I worked alongside my father and mentor, Richard Fielder (left) for years. I can recall many occasions, sitting next to my dad speaking to prospects about their dream of owning a swimming pool. My dad would simply grab a napkin or piece of paper, draw the pool on it, then it either ended up with a signature on the napkin or a simple firm handshake. Reputation goes a long way and I never take that for granted.
Richard was involved in every phase of the pool building process. From design and planning and on to layout, excavation, plumbing, rebar, gunite, tile, coping, decking, equipment set, plastering, clean up and startup. His hands on approach was well known and appreciated. He is highly regarded as one of the pool masters of his time, building fine swimming pools all over West Texas. Humorous, fond stories of Richard still surface today, told by loving family members and life long friends, recalling the happiness and joy that he brought into their lives.
Richard M. Fielder, Sr.
Mr. Fielder (aka Daddy Pa) sadly passed away in 1996.
Richard was involved in every phase of the pool building process. From design and planning and on to layout, excavation, plumbing, rebar, gunite, tile, coping, decking, equipment set, plastering, clean up and startup. His hands on approach was well known and appreciated. He is highly regarded as one of the pool masters of his time, building fine swimming pools all over West Texas. Humorous, fond stories of Richard still surface today, told by loving family members and life long friends, recalling the happiness and joy that he brought into their lives.
Richard M. Fielder, Sr.
Mr. Fielder (aka Daddy Pa) sadly passed away in 1996.
Dickie Fielder (right) began his career in pool building, not by choice but circumstance. The summer between 5th and 6th grades was spent along dad's side, while constructing a Jr. Olympic pool for West Texas Boys Ranch outside of San Angelo.
I remember being hot and sweaty, spending all day, every day, watching and learning the process. I was too young to participate much but adored my father and just wanted to hang out. By the end of the summer, I remember watching the swimming lane tile being installed, fencing being erected, equipment being set and finally plaster day! It was so exciting to see the water being filled in the pool and finally starting up the equipment. I was like.....WOW! Look what my dad does. He is so awesome! I still get those same feelings of excitement to this very day when I start up a new project. It gives me a strong sense of satisfaction that I can't explain except to say, I know someone's life is about to change forever and for the better. I love my job, building relationships and am enjoying a very satisfying, fulfilling career with over 40 years in the swimming pool industry. Thank you dad.
I remember being hot and sweaty, spending all day, every day, watching and learning the process. I was too young to participate much but adored my father and just wanted to hang out. By the end of the summer, I remember watching the swimming lane tile being installed, fencing being erected, equipment being set and finally plaster day! It was so exciting to see the water being filled in the pool and finally starting up the equipment. I was like.....WOW! Look what my dad does. He is so awesome! I still get those same feelings of excitement to this very day when I start up a new project. It gives me a strong sense of satisfaction that I can't explain except to say, I know someone's life is about to change forever and for the better. I love my job, building relationships and am enjoying a very satisfying, fulfilling career with over 40 years in the swimming pool industry. Thank you dad.
Kamie Fielder is Co-owner, Operations Manager and Master Designer for Fielder Custom Pools. Kamie has been a valuable asset to FCP for over 12 years now. Kamie Fielder has proven her abilities and undying loyalty to our customers. We are very proud to promote her to Co-owner as she has proven time after time, deserving of the position as well as the responsibility the position requires.
Her background includes serving in the US Army as a Tank Mechanic and Chemical Warfare Specialist, thereafter graduated from The Art Institute of Houston in Commercial Art. Her previous employment history involved office management and marketing for Jones Lang LaSalle and The Staubach Company. Kamie managed the Austin/San Antonio markets. Her management and marketing skills have been a huge benefit to Fielder Custom Pools in recent years, helping to grow our company and increasing sales annually since joining our team.
Kamie has proven to be eager and engaging for almost a decade, while learning the nuances of design, construction, scheduling and supervising all projects created by FCP. She is a master designer with the Pool Studio 3D program that we use daily. She understands and addresses the difficult elevation changes that exist on most of our Central Texas job sites, helping to keep consumer costs to a minimum, while accurately pricing individual job site requirements. She has an unusual eye for detail and quality while supervising her jobs. Kamie is attentive and responsive to each and every job site and customer.
Finally, Kamie’s customers, as well as our subcontractors, absolutely adore her! Kamie forms a close friendship with every client. She is a seasoned professional and approaches every single pool project as if it were going into her own backyard. She demands and expects the very best of all "team members", associated with Fielder Custom Pools. FCP, with Kamie at the helm, is very excited to have her lead the way into our 5th decade of excellence and reliability in the Texas pool building industry. We have a saying at Fielder Custom Pools which we believe 100%, and that is, “it’s not only your pool, it’s our pool too!" We want for our customers to be totally satisfied with the finished product and we demand our own satisfaction as well.
Her background includes serving in the US Army as a Tank Mechanic and Chemical Warfare Specialist, thereafter graduated from The Art Institute of Houston in Commercial Art. Her previous employment history involved office management and marketing for Jones Lang LaSalle and The Staubach Company. Kamie managed the Austin/San Antonio markets. Her management and marketing skills have been a huge benefit to Fielder Custom Pools in recent years, helping to grow our company and increasing sales annually since joining our team.
Kamie has proven to be eager and engaging for almost a decade, while learning the nuances of design, construction, scheduling and supervising all projects created by FCP. She is a master designer with the Pool Studio 3D program that we use daily. She understands and addresses the difficult elevation changes that exist on most of our Central Texas job sites, helping to keep consumer costs to a minimum, while accurately pricing individual job site requirements. She has an unusual eye for detail and quality while supervising her jobs. Kamie is attentive and responsive to each and every job site and customer.
Finally, Kamie’s customers, as well as our subcontractors, absolutely adore her! Kamie forms a close friendship with every client. She is a seasoned professional and approaches every single pool project as if it were going into her own backyard. She demands and expects the very best of all "team members", associated with Fielder Custom Pools. FCP, with Kamie at the helm, is very excited to have her lead the way into our 5th decade of excellence and reliability in the Texas pool building industry. We have a saying at Fielder Custom Pools which we believe 100%, and that is, “it’s not only your pool, it’s our pool too!" We want for our customers to be totally satisfied with the finished product and we demand our own satisfaction as well.
