THE POMIN FAMILY LEGACY
The Pomin family name is deeply intertwined with the history of Lake Tahoe. Their legacy began in 1862 when Captain Ernest John Pomin, Randy’s great-grandfather, became a pivotal figure as the first and longest-serving captain of the Steamer Tahoe. This magnificent steamship, the largest to ever grace the lake’s waters, was under Captain Pomin’s steady hand almost daily from its launch in 1890 until his retirement in 1917.
The family’s connection to Lake Tahoe’s development continued with Ernie Pomin, Randy’s grandfather. He served as the chief machinist for the Lake Tahoe Railway & Transportation Co., diligently rebuilding steam engines each winter in the Tahoe City roundhouse. This tradition of skilled labor passed to his son, Robert Pomin, Randy’s father. For 35 years, from 1950 to 1985, Robert built piers and docks along the lake’s shores. During this time, he and his wife, Violet Pomin, a second-generation Tahoe City resident whose father, Arthur Daniel Brodehl, captained the Tahoe mail boat, the Marian B, from 1934 to 1941, started their own family.
Building upon this strong family heritage, Randy Pomin forged his own path. Driven by a passion for crafting wooden hot tubs, he established Pomin’s Tahoe Hot Tubs in June 1977. Adapting to industry shifts, the company now offers self-contained spas by Marquis Spas, ideal for your Tahoe home’s outdoor deck or patio space.
Today, Pomin’s Tahoe Hot Tubs continues to thrive, carrying the family legacy into the future. In 2022, Randy’s children, JD and Jill, became the new owners, demonstrating their commitment to the community and supporting the individuals who form their team. JD has been an established part of the hot tub business since 1989. Jill has been dedicated to the family business since 2009. Locally raising a family being a part of Tahoe’s fifth and sixth generation.
