Meet the Team

Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Garth Knappett

Joined: 2012

Garth is our numbers man and also makes sure the services offered are at the highest possible standard. His support and knowledge make him an invaluable member of the team.

CS / Internal Sales

Josh Pocock

Joined: 2017

Josh is the backbone of our customer service team and is a worker bee at the Elmbridge hive. You’ll often have the privilege of hearing his cheery voice when you call our office.

Accounts Administrator

Anita Rasheva

Joined: 2017

Anita ‘Makes It Happen’. She efficiently cares for all the accounting needs. She has an eagle eye and is the “go to” for suppliers, customers and our team when numbers are involved.

Production Assistant

Justin Parry

Joined: 2012

Dedicated, hardworking and highly skilled, Justin is responsible for mixing all of our Wood Coating products. He manages to work hard whilst having a good laugh and his positivity is an inspiration for the team.

Area Sales Manager

Clive Wilden

Joined: 2016

Clive is our spray guru having spent most his life in the industry, he definitely knows a thing or two about spray guns. He’s also our resident storyteller.

CS / Internal Sales

Jed Hetherington

Joined: 2018

Having spent time in paint production and quality control, Jed brings great knowledge to the customer service team.

Customer Service & Repairs

Rory Freeman

Joined: 2004

‘If in doubt, flat out’ is the quote that best describes Rory, his attention to detail makes sure your orders are kept in check from when you place your order to delivery at your door.

Lead Engineer

Liam Gomery

Joined: 2013

Liam keeps the servicing department running smoothly and efficiently and if he’s not in the workshop surrounded by machines then he’ll be out on site servicing or installing.

Area Sales Manager

Bradley Hext

Joined: 2009

Bradley has a huge wealth of knowledge, his enthusiasm and energy has been likened to that of a Labrador puppy (along with the need for an occasional tap on the nose with a rolled up newspaper).

Warehouse Assistant

James Gardiner

Joined: 2019

James is a very energetic worker and is always looking for the next thing to do. Being a bit of a petrol head he gets your orders picked and packed at great speed.

Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

Barrie Freeman

Joined: 2001

Barrie eats, sleeps and breathes Elmbridge and what he doesn’t know about spray technology really isn’t worth knowing. He’s always sniffing out the next sales lead or hunting down the latest products and technology.

Marketing Assistant

Michelle Griffiths

Joined: 2020

Michelle brings a bit of buzz to the office. Whilst looking after the marketing admin she is also relied on for her motivational quotes and known to keep a very well stocked tuck shop in her desk.

Area Sales Manager

Angus Freeman

Joined: 2013

Angus has come up through the ranks of the business giving him excellent knowledge of the products and services we can offer you. He also takes roughly 5 billion steps per day whilst on the phone to our customers.

Production Assistant

Scott Dobbs

Joined: 2018

Scott is our paint mixing master for the industrial coating products and works non-stop to keep you supplied with the paint you need. He’s also an avid supporter of Gloucester City AFC.

Book Keeper

Carol Baldwin

Area Sales Manager

Paul Dodd

Joined: 2020

Paul is from a Joinery coatings heritage and has a huge passion for wood coatings and expert industry knowledge. He’s known as a legend and brings a good deal of humour and fun to the team.

Area Sales Manager

Ralph Large

Joined: 2016

Ralph likes a good grin but can be very serious when it comes to helping our customers and colleagues. He’s a good allrounder and brings great passion and enthusiasm to the team.

Digital Marketing

Fergus Clayton

Joined: July 2017

Fergus is our creative mastermind and oversees the visual side of marketing whilst wearing a smile (and an oversized pair of headphones). He is also monitoring the growth of his Chili Plant.

Driver

Nick Emm

Joined: 2018

Nick is our unsung hero. Wind and rain, snow or traffic the goods always get there. He’s also a walking joke book with the ability to lift your spirits in a instant.

Warehouse Assistant

Keith Griffiths

Joined: 2009

Keith is one of the longest standing members at Elmbridge and is our sat nav for stock locations. He gets called on for everything in the warehouse (he’s considering changing his name).

Driver

Mike Errington

Joined: 2016

Mike is an excellent team player and when he’s not out on the van delivering to you then he’s picking and packing your next order. He’s always willing to help out, and is eager to win.

Operation Cordinator

Martyn Collins

Joined: 2020

Martyn truly is a rare breed. His ability to multitask is remarkable, this is no surprise as he is immensely knowledgeable and experienced. Innovative and reliable, he’s the true definition of ‘Make It Happen’.

Supply Chain & IT

Toby Pocock

Joined: 2017

Toby is a very enthusiastic worker, and as well as making sure our supply chain is running smoothly he’s also constantly looking for new challenges and ways to improve our day to day operations.

Warehouse Assistant

Brian Docherty

Joined: 2021

Brian is a very hard worker and does a great job to make sure your orders are despatched correctly and quickly.

Marketing Manager

Rod Griffiths

Joined: 2016

Rod is everything marketing needs. Highly brand driven and has attention to detail.

Area Sales Manager

Tony Wilson

Joined: 2021

Following a history in coatings of all kinds, Tony has joined us to serve our customer base in East Anglia.

Production Assistant

Matt Pritchard

Joined: 2021

Matt has joined our coatings production teams and moves around the production area at great speed to make sure your order is mixed, checked and despatched correctly.

CS / Internal Sales

Dylan Herbert

Joined: 2021

Dylan brings great enthusiasm to our customer service team and is dedicated to making sure our customers get the best service.

Area Sales Manager

Mark Chapman

Joined: 2021

Mark is the newest member of our team on the ground but has a wealth of knowledge of the industry and products have worked with them for many years.

Warehouse Assistant

Tom Leach

Joined: 2021

Service Engineer

George Mead

Joined: 2021

Service Engineer

James Ridge

Joined: 2019