Leadership Baton Passing on at Team Horner^®

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – January 5, 2026 – Team Horner today announced a planned leadership transition as Dr. Bill Kent steps down from his role as Chief Executive Officer. Effective immediately, Mike Dooley, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer and President, will assume the roles of Chief Executive Officer and President.

Dr. Kent will continue his involvement with Team Horner by transitioning to the role of Chairman of the Board for Team Horner’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), where he will focus on supporting the company’s employee-owners.

“Leading Team Horner has been an incredible honor,” said Dr. Kent. “I am immensely proud of what our team has built together and confident that Mike’s leadership, vision, and deep operational expertise will guide the company through its next phase of growth. I look forward to continuing to support Team Horner and its employee-owners in my role as Chairman of the ESOP Board.”

Mike Dooley brings extensive experience and a strong track record of leadership to his expanded role. As COO and President, he has played a key role in driving operational excellence, strengthening customer partnerships, and advancing Team Horner’s employee-owned culture.

“I’m grateful for Bill’s leadership and mentorship, and for the trust placed in me by the Board and our employee-owners,” said Dooley. “Team Horner has a strong foundation, and I’m excited to build on that momentum while staying true to our values, our people, and our commitment to our customers.”

This leadership transition reflects Team Horner’s long-term succession planning and its commitment to continuity, stability, and employee ownership.

TEAM HORNER^® is a family of Companies focused in different areas within the Swimming Pool and Spa business worldwide. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and founded in 1969, Team Horner is an integrated manufacturer, wholesale distributor and global exporter of swimming pool equipment and chemicals. Team Horner is an employee-owned company dedicated to delivering exceptional service and solutions to its customers. Through its ESOP structure, Team Horner empowers its employee-owners to share in the company’s success while maintaining a strong focus on integrity, collaboration, and long-term growth.