To Create and Build Dreams: The Omni Pools & Scapes Story

JASON CRAYCRAFT • January 29, 2026
To Create and Build Dreams: The Omni Pools & Scapes Story

At Omni Pools & Scapes, our vision is simple but powerful: To Create and Build Dreams.


Not just pools. Not just backyards. But thoughtfully designed outdoor environments built on trust, expertise, and decades of earned experience.


Our story is one of craftsmanship, resilience, and constant evolution—shaped by real-world challenges, hard lessons, and a commitment to doing things the right way, even when the industry shifts.


Built on Experience, Not Trends


Omni Pools & Scapes was founded by Amy and Jason Craycraft, industry veterans with nearly 30 years of hands-on construction and outdoor living experience. From the very beginning, Omni was built on a belief that quality, education, and integrity matter more than shortcuts or hype.


Long before Omni Pools & Scapes existed by name, its foundation was being formed through large-scale concrete work, complex project management, and nationally recognized craftsmanship. Jason’s early career overseeing millions of square feet of concrete installations—and earning certifications such as ACI, ICPI, OSHA Safety, CPO, and CPB—set a technical standard that still defines Omni projects today. Many of those early projects continue to be used by manufacturers for training and education across the industry.

Learning Through Cycles—and Emerging Stronger


Like every long-standing construction company, Omni has navigated multiple market cycles. During the housing market crash of 2008, the business didn’t retreat—it adapted. That period became a proving ground, refining Omni’s focus on high-end residential hardscapes, premium materials, and disciplined operations.


Years later, during the COVID-era construction boom, Omni experienced rapid growth alongside the rest of the industry. But growth at scale comes with lessons. Supply chain disruptions, labor challenges, and an influx of inexperienced competitors forced the entire pool industry into unfamiliar territory.


Omni chose to treat that period as an education—not an exception.


Today, Omni is one of the few companies still consistently installing pools post-COVID, not because of luck, but because of what was learned through trial, error, and honest self-evaluation. Systems were tightened. Processes improved. Training became more rigorous. Decisions became more intentional.

We didn’t just survive the boom—we grew wiser because of it.

Setting the Standard for Integrated Outdoor Living


In 2017, Omni identified a major gap in the market: homeowners were overwhelmed by juggling multiple contractors for pools, hardscapes, landscaping, and project coordination.

Omni Pools & Scapes was launched to solve that problem.


As one of the first companies in Central Ohio to offer fully integrated, design-build outdoor living, Omni brought everything under one roof—design, engineering, construction, and project management. The result? Better communication, clearer timelines, higher accountability, and a dramatically improved client experience.

To date, Omni has completed:


  • 800+ residential projects
  • 100+ commercial installations
  • Projects ranging from $5,000 to $1.5 million

Credentials Earned, Not Claimed


Omni’s reputation is built on performance, not marketing claims. That commitment has earned national recognition, including:


  • 🏆 Most Valuable Partner – Leisure Pools International (2023)
  • 🏆 Best Growth Award – Leisure Pools International (2022)
  • 🏆 Best Business to Work For – 2023 & 2024
  • 🏆 Largest Single-Owned Partner – Quality Pool Supply (2024)


Omni’s work and leadership have been featured in Pool Magazine, Landscape Management, CityScene, Concrete Decor, Outdoor Living Trends, and other industry publications.

Innovation, Education & the Future of Omni


Omni believes the future of outdoor living belongs to companies willing to invest in education, technology, and people.


That’s why Omni actively leverages advanced operational systems like LeanScaper, improving efficiency, training, workflow consistency, communication, and technology integration—including AI-supported processes. These tools help ensure that every project benefits from lessons learned before it ever begins.


Omni is also proud to be an Elite Dealer with Leisure Pools, offering Kevlar-reinforced fiberglass pool systems engineered for durability, performance, and long-term value

A Vision That Guides Everything We Do


At its core, Omni Pools & Scapes is about more than construction. It’s about leadership, accountability, and continuously raising the bar—for clients, partners, and the industry as a whole.

Our mission reflects that commitment:


To transform outdoor living through innovation, education, integrity, and world-class client experiences—creating meaningful spaces that enrich families, elevate communities, and set new industry standards.


Because dreams deserve more than promises.
They deserve experience, resilience, and a team that’s still standing—stronger—when the dust settles.



Ready to Dive In?

If you’re dreaming of cannonballs, cocktails by the water, and the ultimate backyard upgrade, let’s make it happen. Call Omni Pools & Scapes today and let’s start designing your personal paradise.

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