David G Whalen bought POOL once, on May 8, 2026

David G. Whalen

David G. Whalen is an Independent Director at Pool Corporation (POOL), the world's largest distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and machinery, serving over 125,000 customers through approximately 455 sales centers worldwide.( He joined the Pool Corp board on June 1, 2017, and as of recent SEC filings, holds 8,411 shares directly, following a grant of 644 shares.( Previously, Whalen served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director at A.T. Cross Company (later Costa, Inc.) from 1999 to 2014, and at Delta Apparel, Inc. from 2017 to 2024.( He also held senior roles including VP and President-EMEA & North America Ray-Ban at Bausch & Lomb (1991-1999), President-North America at Luxottica Group (1997-1999), and positions at G. Heileman Brewing Company and as a consultant for Booz Allen Hamilton.(

Whalen earned a Master's in Business Administration from The University of Chicago and an undergraduate degree from Trinity College.( His estimated net worth from disclosed holdings exceeds $1 million, primarily in Pool Corp stock.(

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