1 : WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE SUBJECT AT SCHOOL ?

A :

PE and geography – to this day I still love keeping fit and learning about the planet .

2 : WHO WAS YOUR CHILDHOOD HERO , AND WHY ?

A :

Steve Gibson , Middlesbrough Football Club ’ s chairman – he brought our club to life , a true hero .

3 : HOW DID YOU GET TO WHERE YOU ARE NOW ?

A :

When I worked at C & A Group when I was younger , I was taught to have a strong work ethic , but also how to enjoy work , too . Everything I learned there has helped me be who I am today .

4 : WHICH IS YOUR FAVOURITE ORGANISATION ON AYCLIFFE BUSINESS PARK AND WHY ( EXCLUDING YOUR OWN )?

A : Stiller Warehousing and Distribution . I applaud the team ’ s drive and love the way they lead , they always looking to grow and be better .

6 : WHAT ’ S THE BEST BUSINESS DECISION YOU EVER MADE ?

A :

Employing Nigel Freeman , our production director . He ’ s transformed the way we do things and is fantastic at keeping our team engaged .

7 : WHAT ’ S THE WORST DECISION YOU ’ VE EVER MADE ?

A :

Not testing our rainscreen products sooner . We started testing in 2012 , it now plays a massive part in our manufacturing process .

8 : IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION , WHAT WOULD IT BE ?

A :

I wish we had the resources to immediately get wind and solar power , we ’ re waiting for the market to pick up before we go ahead .

9 : ARE YOU AN EARLY RISER OR A NIGHT OWL ?

A :

Night owl , you ’ ll catch me responding to emails at an ungodly hour .

11 : WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO A SMALL STARTUP ?

A : Invest in automation and engagement , it ’ s so important to make sure your team are happy – ensure everyone is on board with the direction you want to take your company .

12 : WHAT DOES THE FUTURE LOOK LIKE FOR YOU ?

A :

Carry on , I have no intentions of retiring – I love what I do , so I ’ ll be driving this ship forwards for as long as I can .

13 : WHAT DOES THE FUTURE LOOK LIKE FOR YOUR ORGANISATION ?

A :

Growth , engagement and continuing to try to make the team happy , with benefits like the four-day week . I would also love to be the best façade and rainscreen supplier in the country .

14 : WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO THE PRIME MINISTER IF YOU SAW HIM ON AYCLIFFE BUSINESS PARK ?

A :

Get more cameras up to help prevent the ongoing theft issue . I ’ d ask him to have a word with the Crown Prosecution Service to ensure justice is done to prosecute the thieves who have stolen from local businesses .

15 : WHICH IS YOUR FAVOURITE LOCAL CHARITY ?

A : The Great North Air Ambulance Service . GNAAS is our chosen charity and we love to raise vital funds to help support their life-saving mission .

16 : WHICH IS YOUR FAVOURITE LOCAL RESTAURANT ?

A :

Near work , it ’ s got to be The County . But closer to where I live , it ’ s got to be the Bay Horse in Hurworth .

17 : WHAT WOULD BE YOUR IDEAL EVENING MEAL ?

A :

Chicken salad , with a few chips from my son ’ s plate I like to steal when he ’ s not looking .

18 : WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME ?

A :

Go to the gym , then go to the pub ! A nice holiday never goes amiss , too !

19 : WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE FILM , AND WHO IS YOUR FAVOURITE ACTOR ?

A :

It ’ s got to be Layer Cake . My favourite actor is Daniel Craig .

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