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Meet the SwimLabs Littleton Team

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 improving our business to better serve kids and athletes. I am passionate about education, serving clients, and developing leaders in small businesses. I have two girls, Alexandra (12) and Audrey (9) who both 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 Coach

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

Competitive Coach, Learn to Swim Instructor & Pool Technician

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!

River

Learn to Swim Instructor & Front Desk

I am a CO Native! I like to teach kids to enjoy water safely!

Kierra

Learn to Swim Instructor

I am a Colorado native! My favorite stroke is butterfly, and my favorite event is 100 fly or 100 free.

Jesse

Learn to Swim Instructor

I am from Michigan! I swam for the U.S. Coast Guard.

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

Hailey

Instructor

I am from New York! My favorite stroke is Freestyle and my favorite event is the 50m Freestyle!

Leah

Instructor

I am a Colorado native! An Interesting fact about me is, I am a competitive cheerleader! My favorite stroke and event is Backstroke and Butterfly kicks!

Madeline

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!

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!

Brittney

Instructor

I was born in CA but moved here when I was 2! I enjoy teaching at SwimLabs because I get to see the joy of kids learning and exploring the world!

Karinne

Instructor

I moved here in 2003. My favorite stroke is Butterfly and I have worked in Aquatics for over 18 years!

Lane

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!