Robert Blanda

About Robert Blanda

I’m Bobby Blanda, owner and president of Mill Bergen Pools—a fourth-generation pool builder serving Manhattan and Brooklyn since 1985. What started as a summer installation gig has grown into an award-winning custom pool and spa construction company focused on delivering world-class craftsmanship and unforgettable backyard experiences.From installing 50+ pools a summer at age 22 to chairing the National Builders Council and mastering everything from gunite and vinyl to stainless-steel commercial installations, I’ve spent my career deep-diving into every technical and operational facet of pool building. This hands-on foundation fuels our process, from the first yard measurement to the water feature reveal.At Mill Bergen Pools, we partner with homeowners, architects, and property managers to design, build, and maintain bespoke pools and spas that elevate both form and function. Our four-step process: Initial Meeting → 3D Design Review → Proposal Presentation → Construction Kick-offThis ensures clarity at every stage, and our in-house service team keeps every installation running like clockwork. Let’s connect if you’re planning a custom pool or spa project in NYC. Whether it’s a rooftop plunge pool, a luxury gunite installation, or a commercial water feature, I’m always excited to talk design, engineering, and how we can make your aquatic vision a reality.

Experience

1. Owner

   Mill Bergen Pools

   Sep 1987 — Present

   Delivering full-service pool & spa solutions from concept through lifetime care for luxury residential, multi-family, and commercial properties in Manhattan & Brooklyn.Custom Design & 3D Proposals – From concept sketches to BIM/CAD deliverables, we nail your vision before breaking ground.Turnkey Construction Management – One team handles permits, excavation, MEP coordination, concrete, finishes & decking—on time, every time.Water Features – Fountains, infinity edges, LED lighting & automated controls that become the centerpiece of any project.Preventative Maintenance Plans – In-house technicians deliver weekly-to-quarterly service, emergency response & seasonal tune-ups.Energy-Efficiency Retrofits – Variable-speed pumps, solar heaters & smart monitoring to cut operating costs up to 40%.NESPA PresidentNESPA Metro Chapter Past PresidentAPSP Past Chairman Builder\'s CouncilAPSP Chairman Builder\'s Education CommitteeAPSP Board of Directors

Education

• St. Francis College

  BS

  1977 — 1982

Skills

• Construction Management
• Water
• Business Strategy
• Bathrooms
• Residential Homes
• Feasibility Studies
• Construction
• Concrete
• Space Planning
• Water Features
• Land Development
• Team Building
• Negotiation
• Facilities Management
• Entrepreneurship
• B2b
• Siding
• New Business Development
• Homebuilding
• Landscaping
• Decks
• Contract Management
• Trade Shows
• Landscape Lighting
• Renovation
• Walls
• Hardscape
• Masonry
• Sustainability
• Energy Conservation
• Operations Management
• Plumbing
• Process Scheduler
• Landscape Maintenance
• Contractors
• Strategy
• Builders
• Tiles
• Landscape Design
• Budgets