Landmark Aquatic Names New Utah Leadership Team
The firm appoints new regional managers to oversee construction and operations as it scales capacity across Utah.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in People
Landmark Aquatic has promoted Britton Nielsen to General Manager of Utah and Tim Garner to Vice President of Construction and Renovation Operations. These leadership changes follow the company's 2026 acquisition of CEM Aquatics as it scales to meet rising demand for commercial facility projects across the state.
Why it matters
The company is consolidating its regional expertise to capitalize on increasing demand for new construction and facility renovations in Utah. This move leverages the integration of CEM Aquatics to streamline operations across the state's commercial aquatic sector.
Tim Garner brings 25 years of industry experience to his new role, while Britton Nielsen began his career in the sector in 2014. These appointments follow the 2026 acquisition of CEM Aquatics by Landmark Aquatic, a firm established in 1967.
The players
Landmark Aquatic
A long-standing commercial aquatics firm founded in 1967 that specializes in facility construction and renovation.
Britton Nielsen
The newly appointed General Manager for Utah with an educational background in construction management and real estate development.
Tim Garner
The new Vice President of Construction and Renovation Operations who previously led CEM Aquatics.
CEM Aquatics
A commercial aquatic construction firm acquired by Landmark Aquatic in 2026.
The details
Landmark Aquatic is expanding its leadership bench to harmonize operations between its existing infrastructure and the acquired CEM Aquatics business. Garner, formerly the head of the Salt Lake City branch and CEM Aquatics president, will focus on sharing best practices to unify construction workflows. Nielsen will oversee the combined sales and operations strategy to address project backlogs throughout Utah.
Timeline
1967: Landmark Aquatic began operations.
2014: Britton Nielsen began working in commercial aquatics.
2026: Landmark Aquatic acquired CEM Aquatics.
October 21, 2026: The company announced the new leadership structure.
Market Landscape
These appointments follow the integration pattern established by the 2026 acquisition of CEM Aquatics by Landmark Aquatic. The move signals a strategic shift toward centralizing regional management to better capture share in the competitive commercial construction market.
Operators in the commercial construction and renovation space should monitor how Landmark Aquatic manages its expanded service capacity in Utah. The integration of two distinct leadership teams may result in standardized project bidding and delivery processes for local commercial clients.
The takeaway
The consolidation of management at Landmark Aquatic illustrates the importance of integrating legacy operational expertise after a major acquisition. Owners looking to scale should track how the company harmonizes its internal best practices to improve project timelines in the Utah market.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Athletic Business Magazine.
