Rick Church:  

After getting teaching credentials at both SDSU and UCLA I taught, here in San Diego, at the high school level for four years. Upon my return from a three month summer trip to Europe, which turned into four, I was left without a teaching position . With my love for snow skiing, I soon found skiing on days other than the normal crowded school holidays was wonderful. A job working for someone else getting 2-3 weeks of vacation a year just wouldn't do for skiing and all the other traveling I wanted to do. With a college background in Architecture, Photography and Drafting, and a family background with swimming pools, I started a swimming pool and spa construction company. Not exactly what I went to school for, but do use aspects of all. We design/build high-end swimming pools, spas and water features. For those who have owned your own company or have heard, the hours can be brutal, but finding time to play has always been a priority.to me. Wasn't until I was 30 that I married Sara, a fellow South Mission Beach-er, with the same love for ...Expand for more