Blog Author Ann Butenas2025-05-14T05:04:13-04:00

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Ann Butenas, Copywriting Specialist at Explore Industries

Ann Butenas

Ann Butenas is the Copywriting Specialist at Explore Industries, bringing decades of published work to her role. Since 2021, she has specialized in writing about award-winning pools, helping others discover the joy of backyard oases. Her career includes writing for Match.com, the PGA, and publications with high-profile interviews. Ann served as editor of KC Metro Woman Magazine, hosted talk radio, and contributes to several magazines. An author who began writing professionally at age 12, she holds a master’s degree in business and worked in Hollywood as a television extra.

Recent articles by Ann.

Leisure Pools’ January 2026 Pool of the Month

When a family in Lenoir City, Tennessee, envisioned a sleek, modern pool for their sprawling 30-acre property, Leisure Pools' authorized dealer Loy's Pools & Patios delivered something extraordinary by turning a blank canvas of grass into a breathtaking backyard retreat.

Leisure Pools’ December 2025 Pool of the Month

Leisure Pools Columbus transformed a Grove City, Ohio, golf community backyard into a modern entertainment paradise featuring The Pinnacle 35 in Graphite Grey with year-round outdoor living amenities.

Leisure Pools November 2025 Pool of the Month

Pools123 transformed 80 acres of Texas ranch land with a stunning Leisure Pools The Wave in Silver Grey, complete with Calvi Spa and Integra auto cover, creating a year-round resort-style retreat overlooking the hills of Lockhart.

Pool Budget Check: How We Made Our Dream Pool a Reality

A Franklin, Tennessee family shares how working with Kevin Sparks Signature Pools helped them find the perfect fiberglass pool from Leisure Pools within their budget, proving that strategic planning and the right dealer can make backyard dreams achievable.

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