Main Office: 817–346–4778

Parker County: 817–613–1910

Hood County: 817–579–8080

Houston: 281–693–7665

Built with Pride

for 96 Years

Pulliam Pools is the continuation of a family construction business founded in 1916 by brothers Theodore Cresswell Pulliam and Frank L. "Pop" Pulliam. Doren Pulliam's office in the service and supply store was located for over 55 years at 2221 8th Avenue.

In 1991, Barry Pulliam moved the office to 2725 Altamesa Blvd., where we have a memorabilia cabinet displaying our pool building history.


Theodore Cresswell Pulliam

1877 – 1957

Theo's cement and plastering experience made his company a logical choice to construct some of Texas' first swimming pools. His business cards read "My Motto-Good Work at Reasonable Prices."

D. Barry Pulliam

1949 –

In 1984, Barry Pulliam purchased the company from his father, growing it from 50 pools a year to 100 in his first 12 months as owner. At the economy's peak in 2001, Pulliam built 626 pools.

To ensure the company's future success and continuation of customer warranties, Barry carefully designed a retirement/succession plan. In 2009, Barry sold the nearly century old firm to two of his employees. Vice President/ General Manager Debra Smith and Sales Manager Mike Clark felt honored to assist Barry with his succession plan. "I know it would have been ideal to advance the family business to a fourth Pulliam generation," Pulliam said. "But while not biologically related, both Debra and Mike are family, too. They have been a critical part of the success of this business and I am delighted that they will continue my family's legacy."

Doren Bates Pulliam

1918 – 1998

Doren built hundreds of pools with little more than a handshake and his integrity to guarantee performance and warranty. Larger projects included four Fort Worth public park pools and two of the Tarrant County Junior College pools.

Debra Smith & Mike Clark

Debra Smith, President and General Manager joined the company in 1992. After numerous promotions, she found herself largely overseeing day-to-day operations. Having served as President of APEC, the Texas pool and spa industry's legislative advocacy organization, Debra is well versed in the direction and challenges our industry faces today.

Mike Clark, Vice President and Sales Manager, became part of the Pulliam team in 1985 as a salesman, and promoted to Sales Manager in 1994. He has taught the sales team critical design elements, ever evolving software programs and necessary attention to detail. He personally reviews every plan before construction proceeds.