About Our Guest:
Kemper Trull: Kemper spent ~15 years in the staffing and recruitment industry, helping thousands of professionals find meaningful, fulfilling work and guiding hundreds of companies in the development of strategies for attracting and retaining talent.
Having held leadership positions in corporate HQs and satellite offices - in remote, hybrid, and in-person environments - Kemper gained firsthand exposure to the challenges of building community and establishing corporate identity in today’s blended workforce. Serendipitously, he found that creating fun office pools was a great ice breaker and got people communicating and participating at work in totally new ways. New relationships were forged across departments and locations; ideas flowed easier and without fear of judgment; and employees grew more protective of their corporate culture. And thus, the genesis of The Pool Boys.
Kemper graduated from Wake Forest University, where he picked up his wife, a Psychology degree, and long-time friend Ethan. He has two Elementary-aged children and a 13-year-old shih tzu, appropriately named “Deacon.” He loves sports and music, and he will compete at literally anything.
Ethan Gelfand: Ethan spent 15 years in college athletics, working with some of the highest performing teams and athletic departments in the country. He worked behind the scenes ensuring athletes and coaches alike could perform at their optimal levels while he took care of everything else.
Working in division 1 athletics, Ethan had the opportunity to wear a variety of hats within the programs, including team-building and director of on-campus recruitment. With these responsibilities, he was able to create unique, extravagant experiences to attract recruits and families alike. Ethan was able to appreciate, and express first-hand, the importance of truly feeling involved with a team, and what it means to have the red carpet rolled out to make others feel valued. One of a kind experiences, over-the-top production value, and a passion for all that sports have to offer made The Pool Boys the perfect marriage.
Ethan graduated from Wake Forest, where he met Kemper wading in the shallow end. Along the way, he was lucky enough to find his wife, and they now have two elementary-aged kids and a wild 3-year-old Havanese. He loves all things Boston sports and generally anything that can be turned in to a game or competition.
About The Pool Boys:
Ethan Gelfand and Kemper Trull founded The Pool Boys with the goal of helping companies address the unique employee engagement and retention issues of today's economy. We facilitate tailor-made sports pools with customized video commentary, creating a unique experience that will lead your employees to become more connected and engaged in your work environment.
Connect:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepoolboys/
www.thepoolboys.net
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