When Jennifer Shreckengost left her career in education after 20 years, she didn’t imagine she’d end up back in the family business. But it’s exactly where she was meant to be.
Jennifer and her husband officially bought Tiger Pool & Patio from her dad in 2021, though the family legacy started with her father much earlier in 1981. And while Jennifer didn’t grow up in the trenches of the business, her husband, Mike Shrekengost, had been working alongside her father since 2011.
Today, Tiger Pool & Patio operates out of Liberty, Missouri, and is still very much a family affair. Half of their staff is family, and all of Jennifer and Mike’s kids work with the business in some way. But it’s not just the family element that sets Tiger apart — it’s their custom, start-to-finish approach to creating backyard spaces that feel like an escape.
Tiger Pool & Patio offers both fiberglass and vinyl inground pools. Fiberglass options are popular for their quick installation timeline and ease of maintenance, and the company offers three different fiberglass lines to suit different styles and needs.
Vinyl pools, however, are where Tiger’s custom approach really shines. Unlike companies that rely on pre-fab kits, Tiger builds their vinyl pools using poured concrete wall systems. These custom builds allow for tailored features like sundecks, built-in seating, and personalized shapes that go far beyond the standard lagoon or freeform.
For homeowners looking to elevate their outdoor space, Tiger also offers design features like water elements, fire bowls, slides, and even full outdoor kitchens. While they general contract the pool installation, they work with a trusted network of subcontractors for hardscaping and landscaping—or collaborate with contractors the client brings in.
A major differentiator for Tiger is how they communicate with clients. Homeowners are assigned a dedicated pool specialist, and every project is managed through a customer portal that outlines timelines, milestones, and updates along the way. It’s part of a larger effort to address one of the biggest pain points in the industry: lack of communication. Jennifer says that this is something that really sets them apart in the industry and truly makes a difference from the client perspective, and it helps ease the stress that a construction project can bring by laying out clear communication and expectations.
Their 3D design process also helps clients visualize the finished space before construction begins, ensuring every detail is just right before breaking ground.
Tiger Pool & Patio also offers financing options, making backyard transformations more accessible for families throughout the Northland.
With a family legacy that spans decades and a modern, client-centered approach, Tiger continues to build more than just pools—they build places where families make memories.
Tiger Pool & Patio
100 W Kansas St, Liberty, MO