Meet The Team
Meet our brilliant team. These individuals are vetted, monitored and adhere to the highest industry standards. They are experienced personnel who have helped Richard Thomas Conservatories, Extensions and Windows achieve the long standing excellent reputation it’s renowned for.
We make it a priority at Richard Thomas to look after our staff, maintaining good working relationships throughout the team. The management oversee frequent appraisals and productive collective company meetings to ensure that you the client continue to experience the best Richard Thomas has to offer.
For information about our services, get in touch online or call us on 01202 488944.
Ben Shepherd
Project Manager
Ben has worked within the home improvement industry for over 20 years, focussing firstly on surveying and now the installation and project management side of home improvements. We are thrilled to have Ben as part of our installation department.
Ben Slater
Director/Design Consultant
Ben has designed Extensions, Conservatories & Orangeries since 2003 and has a passion to build on a well-respected reputation.
Callum Spence
Installer
Callum is a key installer on all Extension, Conservatory and Orangery products that we supply as well as all types of window and door systems. He is a friendly personality to have working in your home and a superb member of the installation team.
Carl Underwood
Installer
Carl has long been a formidable installation force with Scott. When Carl is not working hard he enjoys holidays and hiking adventures
David France
Service Engineer Manager
David used to run his own home improvement business before joining the Richard Thomas team. He is dedicated and results driven. During the weekends he enjoys spending time with his family outdoors as well as planning their next skiing holiday. David has installed all manner of home improvements locally for nearly two decades. We were thrilled when he joined our team.
Emma Slater
Director
Emma works behind the scenes making sure sales, marketing strategies, vision setting and high standards are maintained throughout the year. She also loves being creative and looking forward with Ben making sure the business continues to thrive.
Eryk Zambrowicz
Installer
An experienced installer specialising in all Ultraframe products. He has always had a passion for working with and improving peoples homes and enjoys working with all the RT staff.
Ethan Caldicott
Installer
Ethan has been training in all lead works since 2017 under our Snr. Lead Specialist Phil Huckle and has become a competent and reliable lead works installer.
Harry Hocking
Service Engineer / Installer
Harry used to work at Sunseekers until we were able to win him over. He has an ever-increasing appetite to learn and to grow as a reliable member of the team.
Jason Yeo
Ultraframe Representative
Our very own hands on Ultraframe rep who brings 25 years Ultraframe knowledge and experience to the RT team.
Jeni Shortland
Installation Coordinator
Jeni loves her local community and is connected to many aspects of it, such as the local rugby club. Jeni is a key member of the installations department, processing orders and arranging trades. Jeni has been a long standing and committed staff member that has a genuine interest in the well being of the company
Kevin Clark
Installations Manager
Kevin avidly follows F1 and enjoys relaxing whilst fishing on the weekends. Kevin has great rapport and respect amongst his peers.
Michael Cook
General Manager
Michael has a wealth of experience in managing home improvement companies spanning over 30 years. He particularly enjoys refining and upskilling staff members.
Michael Lynch
Window Installer
Window installer that works closely with Neil Marshall and is a great adder to the team.
Neil Marshall
Senior Installer
Neil is a friendly and uplifting member of the Richard Thomas Conservatories, Extensions & Windows team. He thoroughly enjoys his work installing all types of home improvement products.
Paul Dollery
Extension/Conservatory Surveyor
Paul has worked closely with Ben Slater for over 20 years and joined Richard Thomas Conservatories, Extensions and Windows as the main surveyor many ago in 2008. His experience and professional manner is invaluable.
Paula Beadle
Administration
Paula joined us in 2010 and has always been an efficient and reliable member of the Richard Thomas office-based team. She has thoroughly enjoyed growing in her role as the company has grown. Paula has been a long standing and committed staff member that has a genuine interest in the well being of the company.
Phil Huckle
Lead & Roofing Specialist
Phil enjoys playing golf on the weekends and is one of Richard Thomas Conservatories, Extensions & Windows long standing tradesman, fulfilling lead works since 2008.
Scott Leggett
Installation
Scott leads by example in the Richard Thomas installation department. When he’s not setting high standards of workmanship at Richard Thomas he loves spending time at home with his family.