about graefe

our people

Our people are the foundation of our success and the key to our future

  • We rely on them for their skills and experience, and for their enthusiasm to maintain and build on the success of our business
  • We embrace the challenge to grow and develop our staff which is seen as fundamental to all our futures
  • We aim to help our employees balance work and family
  • Ensuring our people can do their work safely is a priority - we believe incidents and injuries are preventable and do our utmost to provide a safe working environment
  • We are committed to keeping our employees informed about changes in the business and consulting and listening to those affected by our strategies
Ruth Evans


ruth evans - managing director

Joined Graefe in May 2011
Qualified as Chartered Accountant in 1997
13-years experience in Financial Analysis, Commercial Development and Marketing
   
Supllier of wood veneer

sandra waddington - business development manager

17 Years sales experience in construction industry
Project and key account management expertise
In depth knowledge of construction specifications
   
Francesca Mooney

francesca mooney - business co-ordinator

Joined Graefe in 2009
6 years sales experience in the construction industry
Expertise in project tracking and customer service
   
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margaret dixon - internal sales/administrator

25 Years working at Graefe
In depth product knowledge
Technical expertise in finishes for Graefe products
   
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michele bromwich - accounts assistant

32 Years accounting experience
9 Years working at Graefe
Expertise in credit control
   
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barry jarvis - estimator/scheduler

40 Years Joinery experience
Site management/foreman experience
Expert in hardwood and it's applications
   
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simon smith - estimator/scheduler

20 Years experience in construction estimating
Experienced in joinery manufacture and production
Technical expertise in fire and acoustic performance
   
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colin winterbourne - estimator/scheduler

40 Years Joinery and setting out experience
Joinery shop management experience
Expert in timber and it's applications
   
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ian martin - estimator

Qualified architectural technologist
5 Years construction industry experience
Expertise in Building Regulations
   
simon winser

simon winser - team leader - veneers

23 Years experience in veneer matching
City and Guilds qualified
Expert in veneer selection and procurement
   
colin farris

colin farris - veneer - technician

44 Years experience in veneer matching
41 Years working at Graefe
Expert in sequential veneer matching
   
darren slater

darren slater - veneer - technician

20 Years experience in veneer matching
Apprentiship completed at Graefe
Expert in inlay work
   
Paul Sandwell

paul sandwell - team leader - inspection / polishing

5 years working at Graefe, starting in Distribution
Has risen through the ranks to become Team Leader
17 years woodwork experience in the construction industry