Meet the Team

Dan Berzansky is the founder and CEO of Premier Aquatic Services, which was founded in 2011. He also started Premier Swim Academy and Premier Health and Safety. Dan has over 20 years of management, coaching and teaching experience, as well as experience in large scale project management. He is a graduate of Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business Management where he completed his MBA. Dan lives in Laguna Niguel with his wife and three children.

Ryan has been a swimmer since he was 4 years old. He moved from Rancho Cucamonga to swim in college in 2008 and received his Bachelors in Communications and a Masters in Business Administration from Concordia University. Ryan has worked with Premier since 2012. He is married to his wife Haley and has 2 kids, Scottie and John. Ryan’s favorite hobby’s are camping and golfing and his fun fact is that he has been to Oktoberfest in Germany 3 times.

Kamran began his journey in the field of accounting by getting his degree and climbing the ladder by experiencing almost all possible accounting positions in the office. His favorite hobby includes being outdoors (skiing, hiking). A fun fact about Kamran is that he has watched the Godfather movies,(I,II,III) more than 30 times, (I think); I know most of the lines before they are even spoken!!😊

Born and raised in Southern California, Amber joined Premier in March, 2023. She came from an extensive background in retail leadership and throughout the years, discovered she had a passion for people. One of Ambers strengths is her natural ability to connect with people and coach them to bring out the best in themselves. Her favorite hobby is attending baseball games or gardening. A fun fact is that she was voted most friendly in high school.

With 30 years in aquatic safety, Mike began with the swim team to high school water polo. He spent 23 years as an ocean lifeguard, became Lifeguard Lieutenant at Lake Mission Viejo, and later the Training & Operations Chair for the California Surf Lifesaving Association. Now at Premier, he has expanded his expertise, training lifeguards and leading the management team. He enjoys the beach, volleyball and time with his wife and two daughters.

Growing up, Jessica was a completive Irish dancer. In college, she worked at a police department as a cadet, where she gained experience training new hires. She graduated from CSU-Fullerton with a B.A. in Criminal Justice. She then worked in a city rec department where she got lifeguard certified and helped with the aquatics programing. She loves spending time with friends and family, hiking, and camping. Her fun fact is she is just so excited.

Coming from California’s Central Valley, Julia attended Vanguard University of Southern California, a private school in Costa Mesa. In three years she completed a B.A. in Business Administration and a Minor in Theology while running on the Women’s Track team. At the same time, a marketing internship not only clicked as her career choice but was the gateway to her role here at Premier. Her favorite hobby is making people coffee and cooking/baking.

Meet Nia, the dynamic Customer Service Manager with a passion for adventure. When she’s not conquering challenges in the office, Nia thrives on outdoor escapades—camping and hiking fuel her spirit. A true gastronomic explorer, she savors the thrill of trying new and exotic foods. With an enthusiasm for new experiences and a flair for managing customer experiences, Nia brings a lively and vibrant energy to both her personal and professional pursuits. Nia’s favorite hobby is either camping or hiking and a fun fact about herself is that she has been stung by a stingray.

Nicole joined Premier Aquatics in May of 2018. Originally from Wisconsin, Nicole has worked in various aquatic environments including: waterfront, city water parks, YMCA pools, and military bases. Nicole has earned a B.S in Secondary Education and French and a M.S. in Facility, Sport & Event Management. In her free time, Nicole enjoys reading, crafting, baking, swimming, and practicing Judo & Jujitsu.  If you see her on the deck, ask to see pictures of her adopted cat Titus.

Chelsea’s diverse aquatics career began as a lifeguard and instructor, progressing to roles at military bases, YMCA pools, and Las Vegas resorts. Now, she lifeguards and manages Aquatics Safety. She is always looking for people to help spread the water safety message. Chelsea’s favorite hobby is taking her dogs to the beach. Fun fact: she lived in Sicily running pools on a military installation and coaching the European Forces Swim League.

Kate is originally from Utah. She attended Utah Valley University for her Culinary art degree. She has spent the last 7 years working in the sports industry in Utah. Kate grew up as a competitive gymnast. In her free time, she likes to cook, eat, and go to the beach with her dog, Olive. As an executive assistant, Kate gets to work closely with our CEO Dan Berzansky, along with all the amazing managers at Premier.

Nicole was born and raised in Utah. She started swimming as a young kid, advancing on to the swim team when she was 8 years old. Nicole got her first lifeguarding job while in high school and never left aquatics. Nicole worked her way up from a Lifeguard to Regional Manager. She loves a good romance/fantasy book and spending time with her 3 kids and husband. Nicole’s favorite hobby is reading and photography. A fun fact about her is that she reads around 80 books in a year.

Irie has been actively involved in aquatics her whole life. She completed a three-year Medical Health Academy, obtaining CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications. After pursuing Health Sciences at a community college, she transferred to UC Irvine and graduated in 2019 with a B.A in Public Health while playing water polo and lifeguarding. In 2020, she became a lifeguard instructor at Premier Aquatics and then transitioned into a management role in 2021.

Torrey is our Liberty Regional Aquatics Manager. She grew up swimming competitively in middle and high school, and has been lifeguarding since 2017. She has worked at a variety of aquatic facilities, including a waterpark! Her favorite hobbies are reading and collecting books, and playing pickleball. A fun fact about Torrey is that she is from Arizona!

Eric is a father of four and a recreational enthusiast. He is a social skills advocate especially within the realm of play. Culture and communication are his strengths, and coaching and teaching are his passions. You don’t stop playing because you get old, you get old because you stop playing. His favorite hobby’s are coaching sports and cooking. A fun fact about Eric is that he can make his own sushi.

As Programs Director at the Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center, Tristan is passionate about cultivating a safe, streamlined, and fun learning experience for swimmers, parents, and instructors alike! Her journey into the aquatics world started with competitive swimming at age eight. This developed into a love for all things water from open water swimming, to coaching, to competing in collegiate triathlons for UC Davis.

Esteban has been in the aquatic industry for 10 years and have taught swimming for kids as early as 4 months in parent and me lessons to 18 years in swim team. I am passionate about aquatics, and I strive to help grow not only the students I teach but the team members I work with and the community I am a part of. His hobbies include: cooking, rock climbing, and playing golf. A fun fact about Esteban is that he has raced against Jason Lezak.

Tiffany has been in Management for over 15 years and enjoy all faculties that come with hospitality and services to the public. Her hobby is cooking, especially Japanese cuisine as that is her favorite. A fun fact about her is that she is excited to continue her West Coast Experience through Premier Aquatics.

Born and raised in Orange County, Joey was constantly around pools and the beach. Though he learned to swim well at a later age, swimming and water sports became a major part of his life. His journey with Premier started as a Lifeguard Manager in Anaheim. Apart from work he enjoys spending time with family and trying new activities. His hobby is exploring, be it nature or a new city. A fun fact about Joey is that he sneezes when he is full.