MEET THE TEAM
MEET THE Tees Business TEAM
SARAH CARLTON , DESIGNER A designer for 10 years who owns her own business , Sarah studied at Cleveland College of Art and Design and earned a First Class degree at Teesside University . Most inspiring Tees business leader : Catherine Devereux E : sarah @ designbykinship . co . uk
CHRIS GARBUTT , SALES MANAGER Chris has worked in sales for more than 10 years , covering the media and publishing , motor trade and construction sectors . Born in Grangetown , he lives in Billingham . Most inspiring Tees business leader : Steve Gibson ( Middlesbrough FC / Bulkhaul ) E : chris @ resolutionpublishing . co . uk
GRAEME ROWATT , PHOTOGRAPHER With a studio in Darlington , Graeme has been a professional photographer for “ a few years !” He ’ s interested in people , technology and automobiles . Most inspiring Tees business leader : Sharon Lane ( Tees Components ) E : graeme @ burnsrowattphotography . com
JULIE BURNISTON , FEATURE WRITER The comeback queen , Estonborn Julie is back where she started . She moved to London at 19 and became a freelance writer across national tabloids , health , spiritual and bridal titles . Most inspiring Tees business leader : Prof Jane Turner ( Teesside University ) E : julie @ resolutionpublishing . co . uk
SARAH WALKER , FEATURE WRITER Middlesbrough-born Sarah started her career as a features writer in Scotland . Returning to Teesside , she spent nine years at the Gazette covering business , news and health . She then moved into NHS PR before going freelance . Most inspiring Tees business leader : Bill Scott ( Wilton Group ) E : sarah . walker197 @ gmail . com
MICHAEL MCGEARY , EDITOR AND FEATURE WRITER Michael is a bit like the third musketeer , having also worked alongside Tees Business owners Dave Allan and Martin Walker in Boro ’ s media department . He lives in Middlesbrough and runs a PR and ghostwriting business . Most inspiring Tees business leader : Prof Jane Turner ( Teesside University ) E : mcgearymedia @ gmail . com
PETER BARRON MBE , FEATURE WRITER Born in Saltburn and brought up in Middlesbrough , Peter ’ s 40-year career includes being the longestserving editor in the Northern Echo ’ s history . A former UK Columnist of the Year and North- East Journalist of the Year , he received an MBE for services to journalism . Most inspiring Tees business leader : Frans Calje ( PD Ports ) E : peter @ peterbarronmedia . com
HARRY PEARSON , COLUMNIST Great Ayton-born Harry has been a freelance writer since 1987 . He wrote more than 800 sports columns for The Guardian and is the author of 11 nonfiction books . He also holds a honorary degree from Teesside University . Most inspiring Tees business leader : Anne Preston ( Prestons of Potto ) E : harrypea @ hotmail . com
CHRIS BOOTH , PHOTOGRAPHER Former Northern Echo lensman Chris , who lives in Darlington , has photographed everything from village fetes to the London Olympics . He loves nothing more than being creative and adding an extra dimension to his images . Most inspiring Tees business leader : Prof Jane Turner ( Teesside University ) E : christopherphotobooth @ gmail . com
DAVE ROBSON , FEATURE WRITER A born-and-bred Teessider , Dave spent 28 years at the Gazette as a reporter , news editor and columnist . Career highlights include being named North-East Columnist of the Year . Most inspiring Tees business leader : Bob Cuffe ( Non-executive director ) E : daverobson1964 @ gmail . com
GRAEME ANDERSON , FEATURE WRITER A journalist with 30-plus years ’ experience in news , business , sport and arts reporting , Graeme contributed to national newspapers but spent his career in regional papers , mainly working for the Sunderland Echo . Most inspiring Tees business leader : Steve Gibson ( Middlesbrough FC and Bulkhaul ) E : gsamedia4u @ gmail . com
TOM BANKS , PHOTOGRAPHER Tom has been a professional photographer for 16 years , starting at the Sunday Sun before spells with the Gazette and Northern Echo . He specialises in editorial , commercial , PR and sport . Most inspiring Tees business leader : Catherine Devereux ( Russ Devereux Headlight Project ) E : thomas . banks @ sky . com
DOUG MOODY , PHOTOGRAPHER Owner of a Guisborough-based freelance photography business , Doug spends his day covering press , PR , family and product photos . He ’ s been in photography almost half a century , having worked at the Gazette for more than 30 years . Most inspiring Tees business leader : Steve Gibson ( Middlesbrough FC and Bulkhaul ) E : jd . moody @ ntlworld . com
VICKY THOMAS , OFFICE MANAGER Marketing management graduate Vicky joined Resolution Media and Publishing in February 2021 after previous spells with Barker and Stonehouse and Better Brand Agency . Vicky provides customer-facing admin support in the production of Tees Business . Most inspiring Tees business leader : Catherine Devereux ( Russ Derereux Headlight Project ) E : vicky @ resolutionpublishing . co . uk
BOB CUFFE MBE , NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A Redcar-born Stokesley resident , Bob ’ s 30-year media career began in sales at the Evening Gazette in Middlesbrough , where he rose to be regional MD responsible for the Gazette , Chronicle and Journal . He ’ s now a chair , vice chair and non-executive director . Most inspiring Tees business leader : Frans Calje ( PD Ports )
MARTIN WALKER , EXECUTIVE EDITOR Tees Business was Martin ’ s fault . It was his idea and he now co-owns the magazine ’ s company , Resolution . Aycliffeborn Martin started out with the Gazette , worked at Middlesbrough FC and Sunderland AFC . He also runs his own PR business which publishes Aycliffe Business . Most inspiring Tees business leader : Prof Jane Turner ( Teesside University ) E : martin @ resolutionpublishing . co . uk
DAVE ALLAN , EXECUTIVE EDITOR Dave has spent his career in PR and communications , initially with ICI on Teesside and in Cheshire before 17 years at Middlesbrough FC , working alongside Steve McClaren , Gareth Southgate and Tony Mowbray . The passionate Teessider now runs Tees Business owner Resolution with Martin Walker . Most inspiring Tees business leader : Prof Jane Turner ( Teesside University ) E : dave @ resolutionpublishing . co . uk
PAUL FRASER , FEATURE WRITER The former chief football writer at the Northern Echo now runs his own PR and media company , Rephrase . He also tries to play golf and still plays football despite being the wrong side of 40 . Most inspiring Tees business leader : Darren Hankey ( Hartlepool College of Further Eduction ) E : paul @ rephrasemedia . com
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