WHY WE EXIST
Elevate was created to fill the knowledge gap in the pool and outdoor living industry — where most learn only through experience, often without a structured foundation. We exist to make professional education accessible, affordable, and inspiring for everyone — from builders and designers to service pros and business owners.
With online training and live online events, Elevate is industry education YOUR way and according to YOUR schedule.
Classes are priced at rates with YOU in mind. It is an investment into your future, but one that is obtainable from the start!
Classes are interesting and informative! We teach foundational principles by analogy and with humor along the way.
Talent is everywhere. We look to better our students by building confidence and providing YOU a voice in the industry.
Landscape Architect & International Watershape Designer
Founder & Creative Director at The J.Brownlee Desgin Group - Nashville, TN
Creates distinctive & personalized outdoor spaces worldwide.
Professional engineering for commercial & residential watershape environments
Co-Founder & Educational Chair at Elevate Education
Watershape University
Educational committee & Leadership Team
Industry Consultant / Educator / Mentor
Chad is a 22-year verteran of the swimming pool construction industry
Bachalor of Science in Construction Sciences Degree - Kansas State University
Commercial Construction Estimator at Turner Construction, Inc.
Atlanta & Miami
Founded Watermark Pools in Florida & Tennessee
Develop Luxury Residential Outdoor Living Experiences on Florida's Emerald Coast & Nashville, TN
Co-Founder at Elevate Education
Jason Brownlee
Teaches something awesome
Chad Christenson
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Dakota Wyatt
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Rebecca Neves
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Will Gillis
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Who believe in ELEVATING your career
