Meet the team

Phil Middleton

Business Development / Director

History: As a founding member of Hemera, Phil has over 30 years of experience in the refurbishment, facilities management and relocations industries.

What you might not know: Had trials for Norwich City Football Club

Interests: Chelsea FC & Feature Films

David Osbourn

Director

History: As a founding member of Hemera, with over 30 years experience in lease agreements, property management and workplace refurbishment, David heads up our Facilties & Installation Team.

What you might not know: Has been on a Huskie Safari in Finland

Interests: Real Ale & Skiing

 

 

Michelle Grogan

Interior Designer

History: From Ottawa, Canada, Michelle has a vast array of experience in commercial interior design, space planning and CAD design, having worked on a multitude of projects across the UK and in Canada.

What you might not know: Has completed 5 solo parachute jumps

Interests: Travel & Sketching

Daniel Gowing

Project Manager

History: As a qualified Carpenter by trade, Daniel has a wealth of practical skills, experience and knowledge both on-site and in the preparation, planning and completion of projects from start to finish.

What you might not know: Once modelled for Norwich City Footlball Club.

Interests: Football

Jo Stedman

Office & Accounts Manager

History: Having completed a history degree at UEA and worked within both the banking and teaching professions, Jo has a strong background both in administration and finanical management.

What you might not know: Taught in a German Primary School.

Interests: 10 Pin Bowling & Girlguiding

Roz Symonds

Client Relations Manager

History: With a strong and varied background in client relations and customer service, Roz has over 10 years experience of retail, banking and account portfolio management across the UK for leading high street names.

What you might not know: Has been whale-watching in Canada

Interests: Acting & Music

Marcus Cope

Project Tradesman

History: As a qualified Floorlayer by trade, Marcus is an experienced on-site technician, having worked in and around the refurbishment trade for the past 15 years.

What you might not know: Used to live in the Philippines.

Interests: Motorbikes & Travelling

Chris Coxon

Facilities Manager

History: Chris has a wealth of practical skills, experience and knowledge both on-site and in the management and implimentation of property maintanance having worked in this industry for the last 15 years.

What you might not know: Has performed in the Royal Albert Hall twice.

Interests: Motorbikes & Gliding

Paula Witham

Office & Finance Support

History: With a strong and varied background in customer services, Paula has been a fun and lively addition to the Hemera team since joining in October 2007.

What you might not know: Has 3 grown-up children & 2 grandchildren.

Interests: Family & Reading

Mel Roche

Receptionist / Administration Assistant

History: Our youngest member of the team, Mel is our most recent addition to Hemera. With plentiful experience in customer care, Mel works alongside Maria on Reception.

What you might not know: Used to practice Latin American and Ballroom dancing.

Interests: Fashion & Music

Paul Blathwayt

Facilities Manager

History: As an ex-member of the Merchant Navy and Hemera's longest serving employee, Paul specialises in Facilities Management and Technicial Design.

What you might not know: First-footed an Argentinean Warship

Interests: Photography & Sailing

Stuart Terry

Project Tradesman

History: One of our most experienced fitters, Stuart has a wealth of practical skills and experience across a multitude of specialities including capentry, tiling and internal partitioning.

What you might not know: Used to refurbish Saudi Arabian Palaces.

Interests: Golf & Golf Holidays

Trevor Gilbert

Project Tradesman

History: One of our most experienced fitters, Trevor has a wealth of practical skills and experience across a multitude of specialities including project management, capentry and internal partitioning.

What you might not know: Owns a Trike.

Interests: Motorcycles & Travelling

Maria Hudson

Receptionist / Administration Assistant

History: With an enjoyable career in Customer Services and Administration in the Legal and Financial Sectors, Maria joined us in September 2008 after a career break raising her three children.

What you might not know: involved in set design and performing for a local amateur dramatics group.

Interests: Reading & Geology