Our   Houston Pool Company Team at Marquise Pools

Chris Smith is one of the partners for Houston pool company Marquise Pools. He has a BS Degree in Landscape Architecture from Louisiana State University. He is registered with the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners License # 2185 and also holds an associate’s degree in Horticulture from Oklahoma State University. Chris goes out of his way to create unique and innovative master plans that are tailored to the various lifestyles of his clients. The flow of his master plans seamlessly overlap the poolscape, planting palette, outdoor living systems, and lighting effects into one cohesive and functional plan. Chris meets with the design team weekly to motivate, innovate, and re-charge the entire studio’s energy.

Chris’s master plans are highly recognizable in the industry, and they truly are a unique work of art and function. Artistry many times comes from within and not a learned gift, yes the professional degree helps business flow, but true artistic abilities come from above.

Chris loves Hunting, Fishing, Golfing, and most of all having fun with his family.

Ms. Narcisa Parrales is an Architect and has a Masters degree from the Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture at Louisiana State University. She is also an Associate member of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA).

Her experience includes work with both public and private firms in Texas, Louisiana and Ecuador.

Ms. Parrales passion revolves around the intersections between transitional environments, evolving technology, and adaptable human experience. Her research focuses on blending traditional and cutting-edge representation techniques, developing new methods for geographic information systems (GIS) at the site scale, and the use of different up-to-date software like AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D Studio Max, SketchUp and recently she has learned Pool Studio.

Narcisa is currently studying for her landscape architecture license and for her LEED AP Certification. She is proud to be part of the Houston pool company Marquise Pools team.

Michelle Easton started working with Marquise Pools in 2018 handling material selections on all our projects. That quickly led to her designing pool projects. For over ten years, she has done interior design work in the Houston area. This interior design knowledge helps her connect with a client’s desire for seamless indoor/outdoor living. Incorporating the interior aesthetic with the backyard pool, outdoor spaces and other unique features. With a background in engineering, art history and art from University of Houston, it gives Michelle a well-rounded approach to design and structural challenges.

She loves spending time with her family and loves to travel with two kids that play soccer. You may even see her running the endless trails in The Woodlands.

Greg Watson has built over a thousand awesome custom pools in the greater Houston area over the past 20 years. As Project Manager for Marquise Pools, his unparalleled attention to detail and commitment to excellence ensure that every project is top notch.

Andrew Hodgdon, the latest addition to our Houston pool company team, has expertly managed a  variety of complex projects for the last 15 years. He has built over a hundred custom pools and outdoor living spaces since joining the pool
industry in 2018. His quality of work and customer satisfaction demonstrates
his proven success.

Andrew has an associates degree in liberal arts from Excelsior College, and
studied engineering at Texas Tech before enlisting in the Marine Corps
during the Iraq War. In his 13 years of service, Andrew achieved the rank of
Gunnery Sergeant and was awarded numerous medals and accolades. While on
active duty he developed unmatched values, discipline, attention to detail,
communication, and time management skills.

After retiring from the military with honors, Andrew moved back to the
Houston area with his wife and two young daughters. He spends most of his
free time in the backyard, swimming and relaxing with family and friends.
His hobbies include woodworking, golfing, and fishing.

Lisa Novak joined Marquise Pools in 2016 as our Office Manager. Lisa was born in Lakeland, Florida, but grew up in Spring, Texas. She graduated from Westfield High School. Before working for Marquise Pools, she enjoyed staying home with her 2 girls for over 20 years.

Lisa’s enjoys decorating, crafts, exercising and spending time with her family.

Colby Smith joined Marquise Pools Team in July of 2021. Colby is a R.A.I.L. certified swimming pool repair/maintenance technician.  He has been in the pool industry for 6 plus years.  He is here to help make your backyard dreamscapes into a reality!