2002
Awarded the IPSSA Region 7 Pool Technician of the Year Award.
2007
Produced
Pool Safety Videos for IPSSA, Participated in media events
spot-lighting pool
safety on ABC, CBS, Fox News, KUSI,
and WB local affiliates.
2007
Selected to the Advisory Board for the National
Drowning Prevention
Alliance
.

2008
Awarded the “Community Lifesaver Award” from
the National
Drowning Prevention
Alliance.
http://www.kusi.com/news/goodmorning/54804267.html
- Javier interviewed by KUSI News on Pool
Safety
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/31759011#31759011
Drain
Cover Report
http://www.kpho.com/news/19763399/detail.html?taf=pho
Near Drowning Report
http://www.kusi.com/news/goodmorning/48789127.html:
Drowning Prevention Segment
Fox
News Broadcast with Javier Payan discussing pool safety. A
must see!
The
science of swimming: how automation technology is forcing the
pool and spa industry
into the 21st century
Our efforts continue to be focused on pool
safety. Here are several links to news articles and videos
relating to children and pools. It is our goal to educate
you on the dangers related to pools so that you can enjoy your
pool safely for many years to come.