Get to know us
Customer Support Team
Tony Waknell
Global Head of Customer Support
With a wealth of corporate experience across Customer Support, Management and Training, Tony is passionate about ensuring our customers receive an unrivalled experience. A man of action, Tony holds a 3rd degree Aikido black belt and is a big fan of Top Gun (mostly the original).
UK and EU Customer Support & Service Team
Claire Jervis
Senior CST Administrator
Claire has been with us for 21 years after studying Business & Finance. She has gone on to perfect her skills with a range of import/export qualifications. Outside of work her teenage son keeps her on her toes!
Lewis Hobbs
Senior Customer Support Engineer
Lewis studied Mechanical Engineering and has become an expert in our products over the last 8 years. Outside of work you can find him in the gym, on the golf course or getting stuck in to some DIY. He’s a big Peaky Blinders fan (if the haircut didn’t give it away!).
Marc James
Senior Field Service Engineer
With over 30 years at foster+freeman, Marc is an expert on all of our equipment!
Paul White
Senior Customer Support Engineer
Paul has been with us for over 20 years after completing his degree in Biological & Computer Sciences. He is an IT systems expert with extensive product knowledge. When he’s not travelling Paul loves to read, his favourite book being The Volunteer by Jack Fairweather.
Carl Townsend
Customer Support Engineer
Carl studied Electrical and Electronic engineering and has over 25 years experience in technical engineering and customer support. A passionate Aston Villa supporter, Carl enjoys walks with his family, listening to reggae and ska and reading a good autobiography.
US Customer Support Team
Allyce McWhorter
Customer Support Manager,
North America
Allyce has been with us for 8 years, she holds a masters in Forensic and Investigative Science and now specialises in product training and service. A keen scuba diver, it may surprise you that her favourite film is Deep Blue Sea.
Richard Nian
Field Service Engineer
Richard has many years of experience with machine repairs, tech support, and upgrading across industries, with a Master’s degree in IT. He loves the outdoors and doing DIY, with his favourite activities being camping, biking, and home improvement.