About
Carlos Guinand – Nursery ManagerThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view itCarlos comes to us from Venezuela in 2007 and has 12 years of experience growing vegetables, ornamental foliage, forestry as well as trees. Prior to that he studied and obtained an MSc in Agronomy/Crop Science at the School of Agronomy, Central University of Venezuela, and works alongside Robert caring for ½ of the nursery and the day to day irrigation of the trees in his area. During the winter months he is one of the key members of staff who really 'makes it happen' in the organisation and the setting out of new stock that is grown-on during the growing season. He is an absolute perfectionist and takes great pride in a job well done. He holds a PA1&6 license. |
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Fern Snowling - Logistics ManagerThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view itFern has been with Majestic Trees since early 2004 and handles all logistical issues, ensuring that we deliver on our promise to exceed customer expectations, each and every time. She is a very talented machine operator holding all relevant licenses for any size telescopic fork lift, skid steers, scissor lift, excavators and HGV1 truck license. Fern is a very hands on person who delights in team efficiency and effectiveness, works closely with the sales , nursery and tree planting teams, supporting their efforts with her knowledge and experience. She is one of the key members of staff who 'makes it happen', is very hard working, efficient and always has a ‘can do’ attitude. |
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John Lamkin – Inventory Control & General NurseryJohn reports to Fern and handles the preparation of orders for collection, delivery and planting of the trees, and all loading and dispatch. He joined our company in 2005 and has worked on both the nursery and planting team, so he understands all aspects of the job. John has been in horticulture as a second career since 2002, previously he was an executive in the legal profession for 25 years. He is meticulous and thorough in his planning and always wants to please. |
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Matt Stevens - Facilities MaintenanceMatt is the person who maintains the irrigation system, spearheads development of new or refurbished areas, repairs tools, changes and repairs equipment or golf buggy, etc. He has worked with his hands for over 15 years, and studied and got a City and Guilds distinction in Bricklaying and Construction which he applies in building and facilities maintenance, as well as tree surgery before joining us in 2007. He takes great pride in doing the job right, and is a very practical person with a lot of common sense. He is a valued member of the team, and without him Majestic would not be the company it is today. |
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Dariusz Piwko – Nurseryman & Machine OperatorDariusz joined us in early 2011 after over 8 years working as a machine operator and growing trees on another large nursery. He is involved in all areas of tree production, especially in the receiving, offloading, setting out, potting and respacing of the trees throughout the year. He is very hard working, detailed and conscientious, and nothing is too much trouble. |
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Tristen Lindhors – NurserymanTristen joined us in 2011 after moving from Alaska to marry his English wife, having previously worked as a nurseryman in Illinois, USA! He grew up on the family farm working on the ranch, and thinks our winters are warm and that we don’t know the meaning of cold! He works on the nursery moving the trees around, setting out stock, potting, and many other tasks that ensure we grow a superb tree. He assists with stock control and the labeling of the trees on their arrival and during regular inventories. Tristen is hard working, has a great attitude and nothing is too much trouble. |
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David Kennett – Fleet & Facilities MaintenanceDavid joined us in 2007 and is the man who faithfully ensures our trucks and equipment always looks clean. Whatever the weather and however muddy the machine, as long as his pressure washer works, David will clean it! Formally from Zimbabwe, he worked on a farm before moving to the UK for better opportunities. During the week he is the General Manager of the homeless shelter and soup kitchens at All Soul’s Church in London, but every Saturday you can find David working at Majestic Trees preparing our fleet and equipment for the following week. |
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Jonathan McCurdy – NurserymanJonathan has worked on the nursery part-time since he was younger as a way to earn extra pocket money, and continues to as he goes to college. A natural born nurseryman, he works in all aspects of the nursery, especially the setting out, respacing, unloading and potting of new stock. The rest of the team joke that there will be a coup one day when his father is away on holiday or a business trip. |
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Jacob Olton – Nursery ApprenticeJacob is one of two horticultural apprentices we have taken on this year as we develop the future team and train young people for a career in horticulture. He wrote to us in March to tell us that he would really like to work at our nursery after he left school, so he has now joined us to develop his knowledge in an environment where he really felt he would learn. He has quickly settled in and is already making a significant contribution when not attending Capel Manor College where he is studying for his Diploma in Work Based Horticulture. |
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