Skip Ast III

Skip Ast III is the Director of Sales at Shasta Pools, Arizona’s leading pool builder with over 120,000 pools constructed since 1966. With more than 19 years of experience in residential pool design, sales strategy, and outdoor living trends, Skip is a trusted expert in helping homeowners make confident, life-enhancing backyard investments. He’s worked directly with thousands of families to bring dream backyards to life—and he brings that same depth of industry knowledge to every article he writes. Known for his down-to-earth advice and market insights, Skip is regularly working with homeowners, sales team members, builders, and industry peers alike. When he's not helping pool designers to serve customers, he's staying on top of product innovations, regional real estate trends, and the evolving connection between outdoor living and home value.