GPM Manufacturing, a fast-growing hot tub and swim spa manufacturer founded in 2020, has strengthened its management team with the appointment of industry veteran James "Jim" McClure as Executive Vice President. With more than four decades of experience, McClure is expected to play a key role in shaping the company's strategic direction and supporting its international development.

An experienced leader to drive growth

Greg Carrell, President of GPM Manufacturing, welcomed the appointment, highlighting McClure's "extensive track record of building high-performing teams and delivering results in complex market environments." He added that McClure's strategic vision will be "instrumental as we continue to expand our market presence and pursue new growth opportunities."

For James McClure, joining GPM comes at a pivotal time: "I am excited to work with the assembled team of professionals at GPM; they have a wealth of knowledge in hot tub and swim spa design, engineering and manufacturing. The founders of GPM have their roots in decades of successful retail ownership and management, and as such, they have a keen understanding of the voice of customer. I look forward to using that understanding to underpin GPM's continued success and to shape its future direction with a heavy focus on innovation and product excellence."

Peter Von Hopfgarten, CEO of GPM, described the appointment as a milestone: "Finding leaders with Jim McClure's combination of industry expertise, proven leadership capabilities, and cultural alignment is rare. His appointment represents a major milestone in strengthening our leadership bench and positioning the company for sustained success in an increasingly competitive marketplace."