The Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) has announced the appointment of Karllee Barton, Amanda L. Tarrier, MPH, and Christopher Walker to its Board of Directors. These distinguished professionals bring a wealth of experience and leadership to CMAHC’s mission of advancing health and safety in the commercial aquatic industry.
Barton is a product safety and government affairs chemist at Sigura, specializing in the safety and sustainability of pool and spa products. Tarrier is Chief of the Recreational Environmental Health Section at the New York State Department of Health. Walker is a senior program analyst for environmental health at the National Environmental Health Association.
“In 2025, CMAHC will remain at the forefront of addressing critical gaps in education and maintenance within the commercial pool space,” says Post, CMAHC Board of Directors President. “With the Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) now offering essential guidance on swim lagoons and surf pools, and with ongoing work in emerging areas like cold plunges and indoor air quality, CMAHC continues to ensure our industry is equipped to create safe environments that adapt to new challenges and opportunities.”
The CMAHC team thanks Maurice Redmond, Ellen Meyer, and David Dyjack, outgoing board members, for their dedicated service and contributions to the organization’s mission.
“We are deeply grateful for the leadership and dedication of Maurice Redmond, Ellen Meyer, and David Dyjack. Their contributions have been instrumental in advancing CMAHC’s mission, fostering collaboration, and creating safer, healthier aquatic environments,” says Kristie Reister, CMAHC Executive Director. “As we turn to 2025, we are excited to start the year in Florida at AOAP, where we’ll discuss the updates in the fifth edition of the MAHC and promote this vital guidance document for the commercial aquatics industry.”
