Jason International

New Director of Sales & Marketing

2009-11-04T16:07:00.004-06:00

We are proud to announce the promotion of Paulo Jacuzzi to Director of Sales and Marketing. Paulo will be assuming the responsibilities previously held by the National Sales Manager, as well as continuing to direct the Marketing and IT Departments.

Paulo has been an integral part of Jason International for many years. He grew up in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where his father, and our founder, was the president of Jacuzzi Brazil. After the family returned to the United States, he graduated from Little Rock Catholic High and went on to UALR where he majored in Business Management.

Since the age of 14, Paulo has worked in various roles at Jason International, including Marketing Services Coordinator. He left briefly to serve as Director of Admissions at Burning Tree in Kaufman, TX, in order to gain experience and business perspective in a different environment. After returning to Jason in 2006 he assumed the role of Communications Manager, which he has held until his recent promotion.

Paulo is passionate about carrying forward the company’s heritage, as well as promoting the health benefits of bathing. “Jason has continued to move forward, even in this time of economic crisis,” says Jacuzzi. “I believe this is due to our innovative thinking, along with a consistently exceptional product. The history of this company has been one of progress, and it is with that attitude that we will continue to advance in our industry.”

Paulo loves new technologies and all things computer-related, and in his free time he enjoys cycling and working at the family farm in Vilonia. He lives in Little Rock with his wife, Jennifer, and has one daughter, Mallory, who is a sophomore at TCU.

November Designer Showcase

2009-11-02T10:17:00.003-06:00

Our featured designer for this month's Designer Showcase is Heidi Marika-Perez of Divine Kitchens. View the article and photos here. The remodel of a bathroom in Sutton, MA features a Jason RC630P bath along with a fireplace and classic chandelier.

Designers can submit their designs here for consideration in next month's showcase.

Jason University

2009-10-19T13:49:00.002-05:00

Congratulations to October's webinar winner, Jody Parrish from Triple-J Supply in Thomasville, GA. She participated in and completed three courses in the Jason University e-training program. Jody was entered into a drawing with all other trainees and was randomly chosen to receive a $250 award for services at a local spa.

If any showroom personnel are interested in participating in a Jason e-class and the chance to win up to $250 in spa services, please complete and return the registration form you receive each month via fax.Two sessions will be offered each day- the first session will begin at 7:00 a.m. and the second at 10:00 a.m. CST. Each will last for approximately one hour. The schedule for the upcoming e-training is as follows:

November 10-11

December 8-9

Jason University

2009-10-12T14:38:00.003-05:00

Congratulations to September's webinar winner, Jeani Lee from Kitchen, Bath & Home (KBH) in Ames, Iowa. She participated in and completed courses in the Jason University e-training program. Jeani was entered into a drawing with all other trainees and was randomly chosen to receive a $250 award for services at a local spa.

If any showroom personnel are interested in participating in a Jason e-class and the chance to win up to $250 in spa services, please complete and return the registration form you receive each month via fax.

Two sessions will be offered each day- the first session will begin at 7:00 a.m. and the second at 10:00 a.m. CST. Each will last for approximately one hour. The schedule for the upcoming e-training is as follows:

October 13-14
November 10-11
December 8-9

October Designer Showcase

2009-09-30T11:19:00.006-05:00

Our featured designer for this month's Designer Showcase is Meridith Hamilton of MLH Designs. View the article and photos here. Two different designs showcase the total remodel of master bathrooms using Jason baths. The difference between the traditional and contemporary designs illustrate the designer's flexibility and creativity.

Designers can submit their designs here for consideration in next month's showcase.

Jason University

2009-09-03T13:53:00.003-05:00

Congratulations to this month's webinar winner, Brenda Lambert from The Elegant Bath in Lafayette, Indiana. She participated in and completed two courses in the Jason University e-training program. Brenda was entered into a drawing with all other trainees and was randomly chosen to receive a $250 award for services at a local spa.

Two sessions will be offered each day- the first session will begin at 7:00 a.m. and the second at 10:00 a.m. CST. Each will last for approximately one hour. The schedule for the upcoming e-training is as follows:

September 15-16

October 13-14

November 10-11

December 8-9

August Designer Showcase

2009-08-17T08:51:00.002-05:00

Our featured designer for this month's Designer Showcase is Sandy Hendricks of Ovation Design Studio. View the article and photos here. An Oregon couple completes a renovation of their master bathroom, turning it into the health and wellness center of the home.

We are proud of all the designers who choose to use Jason baths in their designs. Designers can submit their designs here for consideration in next month's showcase.

July Designer Showcase

2009-07-15T08:39:00.002-05:00

Our featured designer for this month's Designer Showcase is Simply Baths, with Barry Miller & Diane Miner. View the article and photos here. A Connecticut home gets transformed, with the dark, outdated and cramped master bathroom turned into a zen-like atmosphere.

Jason is proud to have these creative professionals using our baths in their projects.Designers can submit their designs here for consideration in next month's showcase.

ASID

2009-07-13T11:42:00.001-05:00

Jason International is now a member and National Industry Partner of ASID, the American Society of Interior Designers. ASID is the largest and most established organization for interior designers, totaling more than 40,000 members. They also include more than 12,000 interior design students from colleges and universities across the U.S.

The mission statement on their website explains that ASID “is a community of people driven by a common love for design and committed to the belief that interior design, as a service to people, is a powerful, multi-faceted profession that can positively change people’s lives.” At Jason, we also strive to improve the lives of our customers through the health benefits of hydrotherapy bathing. It is this common goal that encouraged us to join ASID and support an organization that so highly values the efforts of designers in our country.

For more information, visit the ASID website at www.asid.org.

Featured Designer

2009-06-15T10:06:00.005-05:00

Our featured designer for this month's Designer Showcase is Divine Kitchens, with Mariette Barsoum & Heidi Marika-Perez. View the article and photos here. A renovation of a small bathroom in Northboro, MA highlights their ability to add depth to an otherwise small room. Jason is proud to have these creative professionals using our baths in their projects.

Designers can submit their designs here for consideration in next month's showcase.

Spotlight on…Our VP of Engineering

2009-06-03T13:54:00.001-05:00

Jeff Cunningham, our Vice President of Engineering, has spent his career of 20 plus years in composites and plastics manufacturing. The last seventeen years have been in the Bath industry with Jason International.

Jeff earned a Master of Science degree in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Arkansas. He is an active member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Society of Plastics Engineers, and the American Society for Quality.

In 1988, Jeff started his career with composites and plastic manufacturing in Engineering and later took on the additional role as Quality Manager for Barretta Boats in Conway, Arkansas. His love for boats and his desire to work in Research and Development inspired him to continue his career in the boat industry, as a Design Engineer, for Skeeter Bass Boats in Kilgore, Texas. “Growing up in Pennsylvania and later in Arkansas I spent a lot of time around the water and on boats as entertainment. Given the opportunity to work for a world class boat manufacturer, in the field of Research and Development, is where I developed a passion for product development and the manufacturing process. I woke up every day excited about going to work.”

In 1991, Jeff and his wife Robin had a desire to move back to Arkansas and start a family. On a lead that a reputable bath manufacturer in North Little Rock, Arkansas, was looking for a Design Engineer, Jeff interviewed at Jason International and was hired. After working 2 years as a Design Engineer, Jeff was promoted to Engineering Manager, giving him the responsibility of managing the Research and Development, Tooling, and Quality Control departments. “Working for Jason has always been rewarding for me. Throughout my 17 years with the company, I have had the opportunity to pursue my passion for product development and gain extensive experience in Operations Management.”

In 2006, Jeff was promoted to Vice President of Engineering and invited to be a member of the Executive Council. “I am proud to have contributed to the success of Jason International. This is a company with a strong foundation of integrity and is respected in the market for its quality and innovation. Jason International has great potential and I expect the company to continue its success in the future. I look forward to the opportunities and challenges of tomorrow.”

Jeff and his wife, Robin, live in Cabot, Arkansas with their 2 children Lexi and Kruz. In his free time Jeff is still a boating enthusiast and loves spending time with his family, staying physically fit, and supporting his church.

Designer Showcase

2009-05-27T10:25:00.002-05:00

We are now accepting submissions for our upcoming Designer Showcase. This will be a new page on our website under the section "Design Professionals" and will feature a different designer each month. The article will show a photo of their work as well as information about them and a link to their design firm's website.

If you are a designer who has used a Jason bath in one of your designs, please submit your information to our website.

Spotlight on…Our VP of Corporate Development

2009-05-01T08:35:00.004-05:00

Jennifer Jacuzzi Peregrin has been an integral part of Jason International for many years. She grew up in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where her father, and our founder, was the president of Jacuzzi Brazil. After graduating from Escola Maria Imaculada, Jennifer returned to the United States to attend Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas.

Her career of working for the family business goes back to her years in Brazil, where she and her siblings would help out around the office. While in college, she worked during the summer at Jacuzzi Bros. in the accounting department. This experience, along with a gift for strategic planning, encouraged her to pursue a career in accounting. She later received her degree in Business and Economics with an emphasis in accounting from Hendrix.

In 1982, Jason International was founded and Jennifer left Jacuzzi to work for the new family business. By 1990 she was responsible for overseeing numerous departments and was promoted to Vice President of Finance. In 1995 she was again promoted to the position of Vice President of Operations and was responsible for supervising six different departments. As the company continued to grow, Jennifer moved her focus to the Marketing department until her promotion to Vice President of Corporate Development, which she currently holds. When asked about the future of Jason, she responded, “Our approach to growing our business has always been strategic and steady. I see our opportunities as exciting and endless, not only for my generation but the ‘Jason’ generations to come.”

Jennifer is passionate about living well and sharing that lifestyle with others. “Personally, I consider it an honor to be able to contribute to the health and wellness of the world by sharing the benefits of hydrotherapy,” Jennifer says. “At the end of the day I hope to have made a difference in the lives of those I work with as well as those of our customers who have so graciously invited Jason products into their home as a part of their health and wellness regime.”

It was in college that Jennifer met her husband, Daniel M. Peregrin. They have four children, Jacqueline, Daniel, Madison, and Anastasia. While she is proud of all of her professional accomplishments, Jennifer says being a wife and mom are the most rewarding positions she has ever held. She enjoys exercising, cooking, fishing, and exploring new ways to live a healthy and balanced life.

2009 HD Expo

2009-04-29T14:20:00.005-05:00

HD Expo is your connection to the hospitality and design community. This year's show is scheduled for May 14-16, and takes place at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Chuck Davis, a representative for Jason International, will be at Booth #2775 and will have a Jason RE525 Air-Whirlpool bath on display.

BITAC and ARDA Show

2009-03-18T10:55:00.009-05:00

BITAC International Luxury 2009 is scheduled for March 22-March 24 at Miami Beach, Florida. BITAC (Buyer Interactive Trade Alliance & Conference) brings together the top echelon of purchasing decision makers with executives from the supplier sector to build unparalleled personal and professional relationships. Jason is attending and will be set up at Table #18, so come by and visit with us!

The ARDA Convention and Expo 2009 takes place in Orlando, Florida from March 29 to April 2. The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) is the Washington D.C.-based professional association representing the vacation ownership and resort development industries. Jason will be at Booth #1208, and will have an LC635 Air-Whirlpool bath on display.

Green Initiative Report

2009-02-20T15:26:00.003-06:00

On June 26, 2008, Jason International launched a Go Green Initiative to “Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle” in every area of operation. Reports are coming back from our first six months, and the recordable statistics are as follows:

Paper Recycling:
-We have saved over 50 trees.

Paper Reduction:
-48 less reams of paper purchased than during the same time frame last year.
-Requested to be removed from more than 200 magazine/mailing lists.

Plastic Recycling:
-More than 72 cubic feet of plastic and aluminum collected.

We're very excited about these findings and look forward to continuing this initiative throughout the year.

Wikipedia Entry

2009-01-26T10:47:00.006-06:00

Jason International now has an entry on Wikipedia detailing our company's history, as well as the history of hydrotherapy in general.

Jason International Company - Wikipedia article

There is also an entry for our President, Remo Jacuzzi. This article follows his life and the events leading up to his founding Jason International.

Remo Jacuzzi - Wikipedia article

Quick User Guide

2009-01-22T09:28:00.002-06:00

One of the most popular new tools on our web site has been the interactive “Quick User Guide”, found under the support tab. It has helped bath owners learn to use their keypads quickly, making them satisified customers and is also helping showroom personnel show prospective buyers how easy a Jason bath is to operate as well as an excellent way to help their clients decide between a Standard and Signature Edition bath. They quickly realize the benefits of a Signature Edition just by seeing the options on the control keypad.

Visit the Quick User Guide on our website.

New Baths for Spring

2009-01-21T16:02:00.004-06:00

The first new products of 2009 have been unveiled! We have added to our Carrera™ Collection of Solid Surface baths with the CR527P. It is a rectangle, 60”x32”x24” soaking bath designed to meet the demand for a smaller sized rectangle bath, manufactured from our proprietary Carrera™ composite material.

In our forma™ Collection of minimalist baths, we have added a new rectangle, 66”x36”x22” RC553 bath. It will be available as a Soaking, Air-Masseur® or Air-Whirlpool bath.

Spotlight on…Our Executive Vice President

2009-01-09T09:13:00.001-06:00

As the second-in-command at Jason International, our Executive Vice President, Jerry Prewitt, boasts a long history of managerial experience.

After graduating from high school, Jerry spent a year at Arkansas State University, and then enlisted in the U.S. Army. His next three years were spent in the military, where he served two tours in the Vietnam War. He believes very strongly in the importance of military service, and that patriotic spirit continues through the lives of his two sons who have served in the Army, Marines, and Air Force.

Though he considered a career in the military, he decided instead to settle down with his wife, Connie, and finish school. Jerry graduated from Arkansas State University with a BS in Accounting, and went on to work for many years in the hospitality and poultry industries. After working in both California and Colorado, he moved back to Arkansas and served as CFO and eventually COO of Villines Food, Inc.

In 1997, Jerry was hired as the Controller for Jason International. He moved from there into the role of VP of Finance, and in 2007 was promoted to the Executive VP position. Jerry is very confident about the future of Jason. “Although the economy has been tough this past year, especially for the housing industry, Jason remains solid financially,” says Prewitt. “We are a strong company, and are in a much better position than most of our competitors.”

We are proud to have such a confident, capable executive helping to lead our company into the new year. Jerry resides in the Little Rock area with his wife, and in his free time enjoys various shooting sports and hanging out with his grandchildren.

Website Award

2008-12-29T11:06:00.004-06:00

We are very honored to receive an award for our microsite, Customize Your Bath, which allows you to view some of our more popular models of baths and then customize the options for that bath. This was the site of the day on December 27th from PageCrush, an awards site dedicated to recognizing creative website design.

New Website Features

2008-12-12T09:09:00.004-06:00

We are pleased to announce the release of some new applications on our website. If you look at the left-hand side of any interior page on our website, you will see three new buttons. The one labeled "Customize your bath" links to a new flash site that will allow you to create and fully customize a virtual Jason bath. Change the colors of the bath, choose a hydrotherapy type, and change out the options to fit your needs.

The second button, "Discover the benefits of hydrotherapy", goes to a new page in the website with a flash video that summarizes the science and benefits of each of the four types of hydrotherapy. Also under each hydrotherapy page are two new instructional videos: a step-by-step explanation of how to use the signature controls, and an educational video outlining the features and options for that bath.

The third button, "View our product brochure", opens a new window with an interactive 3D version of our brochure. Users can browse through the pages and view our entire line of baths and bath products.

Customize Your Virtual Bath!

2008-12-04T09:12:00.001-06:00

Jason baths offer so many choices in color, options, and features that at times it’s hard to keep up with all of them. To make this easier, we are now providing an online application that will allow you to choose from our most popular bath models and then customize it to fit your needs.

Our virtual bath customization offers many cool features, allowing you to:

• Choose your bath and change its color
• Pick a hydrotherapy type and watch it in action
• Add options, such as a Sound Immersion System or Aromatherapy Infuser
• Change the trim on some features between chrome, brass, and brushed nickel
• See the difference between our Signature and Standard series baths

Visit our website today to see this in action!

Download Jason Wallpaper

2008-11-20T09:47:00.012-06:00

Choose from two of our new designs to download to your desktop:

IC635P - 1680 x 1050

IC635P - 1440 x 900

IC635P - 1280 x 960

IC635P - 1024 x 768

LD635 - 1680 x 1050

LD635 - 1440 x 900

LD635 - 1280 x 960

LD635 - 1024 x 768

Water Temperature During Hydrotherapy

2008-11-18T13:03:00.002-06:00

While many view hydrotherapy as the result of pressurized whirlpool jets or air bubbles, a large part of the experience can be controlled through the temperature of the water. We feel these effects stronger when we take a bath because the rate of heat exchange between the body and water is 20 times greater than between the body and air. What that basically means is that while the temperature in your house may be a comfortable 72°F, that same temperature water would feel extremely cold. There are four ranges of water temperature that can be used for different types of hydrotherapy: neutral range, hotter range, cooler range, and cold range.

Neutral Range – Water is 95°F-98°F, and will feel comfortable as it mimics the natural temperature of the body. You can stay in a bath for extended periods of time as long as water temperature is maintained.

Hotter Range – Water is 99°F-104°F, and will feel very warm. Your core body temperature will go up and you will experience increased circulation as the body attempts to cool itself off. The highest temperature in this range is only safe to bathe in for a maximum of 20 minutes.

Cooler Range – Water is 89°F-95°F, and will feel very cool. This temperature is recommended for brief use after exercise or competing in a sporting event.

Cold Range – Water is 68°F-72°F, and should only be used in a controlled environment. This is used in some spas as a quick 60 second plunge after steam treatments to cool off the body.

For most of you using your home baths for hydrotherapy, your optimum water temperature will probably be between the neutral and hotter range. You should take some precautions when using hot water in your bath:
· Ensure your faucets have scald protection on them.
· If you are receiving treatment for a cardiovascular condition, consult your doctor before receiving hydrotherapy.
· Blood flow is increased by up to 30% when using hot hydrotherapy, so be sure to exit the bath slowly in order to avoid dizziness.

There are numerous other benefits of hydrotherapy, and Jason offers a wide range of baths and four types of hydrotherapy to meet those needs.

Reference:
Richard Eidson’s Hydrotherapy for Health and Wellness: Theory, Programs & Treatments, Cengage Learning, 2008.