Based in 78745, Austin, TX
Working Time: 9am-5pm - Monday thru Friday
Meet the team
Trusted Professionals
We believe in nurturing and growing all of our staff members. The more we invest in them, the more they invest in our clients.

Derek Bitsche

Owner/Chief Master Technician

New Owner of South Austin Pool Service and Chief Master Technician of South Austin Pool Service since 2021. Derek is experienced in all phases of pool remodeling & repairs. Derek is the former owner of Green Pools and has over 21 years of pool experience. In his spare time, Derek enjoys making his own art and swimming at Barton Creek. Derek has one daughter.

Steve Wright

Consulting Specialist

Founder of South Austin Pool Service since 2005. Steve is a Certified Pool Operator (C.P.O.), which means he is eligible to maintain commercial pools in Texas, as well as other states. He also holds a State of Texas Residential Installer License #435061. In his spare time, Steve enjoys competing in local, national and international Masters Swimming competitions. He also enjoys participating in local live theater, and travel. He has one daughter, a nurse here in Austin.

Billie Haggerty

Office Manager

Billie is the swiss army knife of South Austin Pool Service. You may see her apprenticing to Derek, but is often behind the scene expediting parts and equipment, managing inventory and keeping the guys organized. In her spare time, Billie likes making floral arrangements.