International Spa Association (ISPA) chair Jim Root has been appointed president of the Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa in Corona, California, US.

Root will be responsible for the operations of the company’s four locations, which include the original hot springs spa and three day spas.

With more than 30 years’ experience within the industry, Root most recently served as general manager of spa operations at Sea Island Resorts in Georgia, US.

The company’s founder, John Gray, who previously occupied Root’s position, is to step back from day-to-day operations to focus more on the company’s business development.