Irene Loutas has been a positive member of the Business Management world for 13 years. She began managing her family owned restaurant in Forked River, New Jersey at the age of 18. Irene graduated Stockton University in 2007 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a focus in Hospitality Management. She was the Special Events Coordinator at the Hilton Casino in Atlantic City then moved on to the Assistant Manager position at the one and only corporate owned Manhattan Bagel in Red Bank, NJ. Once she started her journey up the corporate ladder, there was no turning back.

Irene decided in 2009 that she was ready to move on to bigger and better, leaving the hotel and restaurant industry behind. She joined Sparkling Pool Services as a Regional Manager overseeing 30 accounts. She was responsible for overseeing all pool management aspects, customer service and retention, as well as employee management and training. Managing over 100 employees, she thrived and doubled the size of the company within the first 5 years of her career. Having a knack for customer service, employee retention and sales, Irene was a force to be reckoned with in the pool management industry. She was promoted 4 times in 8 years, ending her career with Sparkling as a District Manger overseeing 150 clients and 600 employees.

Irene decided to leave Sparkling Pool Services September 2016 when she was asked to be Scott’s partner, not only in business, but in life. Irene handles the business management areas of RISE. She has had the chance to incorporate all the skills that she has learned throughout her career. From merchandising, to training, to marketing and sales, Irene has what it takes to take RISE to levels that can only be dreamt.

Irene is currently training to further her firearms knowledge and education. She is a member of the NRA with teaching certificates in all facets of the shooting industry. Her ultimate goal is to become a Lawyer with a need to fight for all 2nd amendment rights!

Irene’s list of certifications and course completions include the following, and continues to grow rapidly:

NY State Firearms Safety Course                                                         NY State Licensed Security Guard

NRA Instructor Personal Protection Inside the Home                      NRA Instructor Basic Pistol Shooting

NRA Chief Range Safety Officer                                                            NRA Instructor Rifle and Shotgun Shooting

CPR/AED/First Aid Certification