Heather Haugen , Owner
As a SwimLabs owner, I am really proud of how our team makes learning to swim fun and safe. Watching our young kids, competitive kids, and adults learn to swim is amazing. My focus is always on giving our clients a first-class experience, creating a great workplace for our employees, and continuing to improve our business to better serve kids and athletes. I am passionate about education, serving clients, and developing leaders in small businesses. We have two girls, Alexandra and Audrey, who both learned to swim at SwimLabs!
Tom Haugen , Owner
SwimLabs has amazing technology! I work with our teams to make sure the experience for swimmers and their families is unforgettable. I currently lead the Information Systems team at a company called Community Development Institute. I am passionate about technology, customer support, and working with small businesses. I spend my spare time playing hockey and hanging out with our two girls, Alexandra and Audrey.
Abby McManus , Operations Director
Hi, my name is Abby McManus, and I’m the Operations Director at SwimLabs Littleton.
I’ve been with SwimLabs since we opened and have truly loved getting to know our families and watching swimmers reach their goals. I hold a degree in Early Childhood Education and Business from Colorado State University, and my career has always centered around young children and running small businesses. SwimLabs has given me the perfect place to combine my passions for kids, swimming, and business.
I’m also a mom to two young children, Emerson, and Brogan, both of whom learned to swim here! In our free time, we love enjoying all the wonderful things Colorado has to offer, from hiking and skiing to swimming and listening to live music.
At SwimLabs, my goal is to support our incredible instructors and to help every swimmer reach their individual goals, whether that’s overcoming a fear of the water or mastering butterfly technique. Most importantly, I want every family who walks through our doors to feel welcomed and part of the SwimLabs community.
Kelli , Office Manager
Kelli has been with the SwimLabs Littleton team for four years! Her favorite parts of SwimLabs are: the safe and controlled environment, swimmers becoming water safe and learning more about our families. Kelli is in school for Cybersecurity and has an existing degree in Communications. She plays a key role in our administrative oversight and organization. Outside of work, Kelli enjoys coaching her high school dance team or seeing her two Godsons.
Jena
Aquatics Trainer & Sawfish Swim Team Coach
Jena has over 10 years of experience teaching swim lessons. Jena graduated from Colorado State University where she studied Psychology and Philosophy.
Dean & Nitro
SwimLabs’ Dream Team
Dean & Nitro handle all of SwimLabs’ maintenance and keep the facility looking great. Nitro’s favorite stroke is Doggy Paddle!
Cynthia
Marketing Director
I've been marketing for small businesses for over 6 years. Butterfly is the most challenging stroke!
Kim
Competitive Instructor
Kim coaches at Cherry Creek High School, Aces Swim Club, and at SwimLabs!
Carmen
Competitive Coach
Started on a swim team when I was 6. I think the 400 IM is the most challenging event.
Matt
Competitive Coach
I teach swimming because it creates life skills, like active lifestyle, focus, discipline, and fun!
Paul
Learn to Swim Instructor, Competitive Instructor, & Pool Maintenance
Paul has coached swimming for over 20 years. He was also a prospect to be a professional baseball player & was lost on the Inca Trail in Peru for over 36 hours!
Susan
Triathlete Coach
Susan remains the only American to earn a medal in the Olympics (Bronze in 2004 games) in Triathlon. AND she earned her Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering!
Melissa
Triathlon Coach
Coach Melissa has 35+ years of experience coaching triathletes and swimmers from beginners to Olympians. She swam at Colorado College where she held numerous records for over 30 years.
World Champion Triathlete
Advanced knowledge of all 4 strokes
Mimi
Instructor
I am a Colorado Native! I learned how to swim at SwimLabs when I was 5 years old! I swam competitively with my high school's team and a few local teams (ACES and DSA). My signature stroke was always breaststroke and my main events were 100m breaststroke and 100m backstroke!
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Lane
Competitive Instructor
I grew up swimming in North Carolina. My favorite part of swimming is the perpetual opportunity to grow and learn as both an athlete and person- and to overcome challenges!
Kaitlyn
Learn to Swim Instructor & Front Desk Assistant
I am a Colorado Native! I learned how to swim at SwimLabs, I also swam competitively for Arapahoe high school! My favorite stroke is backstroke. I love teaching swimming because I get to watch kids grow more comfortable and confident with their strokes. A fun fact about me is that I love animals so much—I have four cats!
Madeline
Learn to Swim Instructor
I am a Colorado Native! An interesting fact about me is a have a lot of random history facts floating around my head! My favorite stroke is the backstroke, my second favorite is Breaststroke and I love competitive relays!
Addison
Learn to Swim Instructor
I was born and raised in Littleton, Colorado! I first learned to swim with my neighborhood team, the Bow Mar Sharks, and later swam competitively for the Aces Swim Club for seven years. My favorite stroke is backstroke, and my favorite event is the 200m IM.
River
Learn to Swim Instructor & Aquatics Manager
I am a Colorado native who grew up between Alamosa and Pueblo. I first learned to swim because the pool was essentially my babysitter, and I’ve been a water bug ever since! I’ve been with SwimLabs for two years. I love teaching here because swimming is not only a vital life skill, but it also builds confidence and teaches kids how to succeed at challenges that may feel hard or scary. Outside of the pool, I’m an outdoors enthusiast who enjoys everything from fishing, camping, skiing, and four-wheeling to a fun night out in the city or at a concert.
Brittney
Learn to Swim Instructor
I was born in California but moved to Colorado when I was just two years old. I learned how to swim in high school through mandatory swim classes—and it turned out to be a great experience! These days I enjoy practicing yoga, as well as painting, sculpting, and writing. What I love most about working at SwimLabs is getting to see the joy kids experience as they learn and explore the water. A fun fact about me is that I once lived and worked at a meditation center in the mountains.
Lance
Learn to Swim Instructor
I am a Colorado native! I first learned how to swim at SwimLabs and at the lake other times. I haven’t swum competitively, but I love swimming recreationally and having fun in the pool! My favorite stroke is freestyle!
Kelli B.
Instructor
I was born in St. Cloud, MN, my family moved to Colorado when I was 11 years old. I have swum my entire life, doing beginner levels in Minnesota and continuing in Highlands Ranch when we moved here. My favorite stroke is butterfly! I love teaching swimming because I enjoy seeing all the pieces come together in one streamlined motion and how that result sings as confidence through the person’s face as they feel radically self-reliant in their own ability! An interesting fact about me is that I was a competitive gymnast for 8 years!
Jacqueline
Instructor
I am a Colorado native! I learned how to swim at age 10 and joined a swim team later where I learned how to do all four strokes. I swam for the Stingrays’ swim team for 3 summers! My favorite stroke is freestyle, and my favorite event is 100m Free. I love teaching swimming because I get to share a skill that I love doing and am passionate about myself! An interesting fact about me is that the high school I went to in Northglenn taught most subjects in Mandarin!