Eric Kownacki
Chief Executive Officer at Balboa Water Group LLC
Profile
Mr. Kownacki joined Dominus Capital in 2020 and currently serves as an Operating Advisor.
Prior to joining Dominus, Mr. Kownacki was the CEO of Balboa Water Group, a leading manufacturer of customized, critical components for the portable spa ("hot tub"), jetted bath ("jacuzzi" and "whirlpool" bath) and other adjacent markets.
Prior to his role with Balboa Water Group, Mr. Kownacki served as the CEO of Polaris Pool Systems, a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded automatic swimming pool cleaners and other swimming pool automation, maintenance, and decoration products.
Over the course of his CEO roles, Mr. Kownacki has completed over 25 acquisitions while managing and transitioning 5 companies through successful exit processes.
He also has significant experience growing and expanding businesses internationally having done so across Europe and Australia.
Mr. Kownacki received a BS degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Washington.
Eric Kownacki active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Balboa Water Group LLC
 Balboa Water Group LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Balboa Water Group LLC engages in the manufacture and design of spa and bath equipment. It offers pumps, blowers, electronic control systems, jets, white goods, and accessories. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Dominus Capital LP
 Dominus Capital LP Investment ManagersFinance Dominus Capital LP (Dominus Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2008 by Gary A. Binning, Robert D. Haswell and Ashish B. Rughwani. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Consultant / Advisor | 01/01/2020 |
Former positions of Eric Kownacki
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Zodiac Pool Care, Inc.
 Zodiac Pool Care, Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Zodiac Pool Care, Inc. designs and manufactures automatic pool cleaning and water treatment systems and accessories. Heaters, pumps, vacuums, filters, chlorinators and pool covers are among the products that the company offers. Zodiac is headquartered in Vista, California. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Training of Eric Kownacki
| University of Washington | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 3 |
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Zodiac Pool Care, Inc.
Zodiac Pool Care, Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Zodiac Pool Care, Inc. designs and manufactures automatic pool cleaning and water treatment systems and accessories. Heaters, pumps, vacuums, filters, chlorinators and pool covers are among the products that the company offers. Zodiac is headquartered in Vista, California. | Consumer Durables |
Balboa Water Group LLC
Balboa Water Group LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Balboa Water Group LLC engages in the manufacture and design of spa and bath equipment. It offers pumps, blowers, electronic control systems, jets, white goods, and accessories. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Dominus Capital LP
Dominus Capital LP Investment ManagersFinance Dominus Capital LP (Dominus Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2008 by Gary A. Binning, Robert D. Haswell and Ashish B. Rughwani. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
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