Steve is Facilities Director for John Mason International and has worked for the company for 21 years.

Steve began his lifelong passion for the moving industry working for UK removal company Brewer and Turnbull. He initially worked on removals part-time whilst training to be an engineer but when the opportunity to train as a sales representative arose, Steve realised that the moving industry was more suited to his talents and abilities.

After a few years honing his estimating and sales skills, Steve moved to Manchester based moving firm Scotpac before moving on to Bowies International where his flair for sales was fully utilised. Steve remained with the company for 14 years, during which he continued with his professional development and education.  Steve achieved many industry qualifications including the Certificate in Removals Estimating (CRE), the Ordinary Certificate in Removals Management (OCRM) and finally the Higher Certificate in Removals Management (HCRM). Steve’s career at Bowies flourished and he became General Manager and then a member of the Board of Directors in 1987.

Due to the take-over of Bowies, Steve felt it was time to move on and joined John Mason International in 1989 as General Manager of the UK Division. He then progressed to UK Director in 1995. His current role as Facilities Director involves ensuring that the premises, health and safety, personnel and telecommunications systems are maintained to the highest standard.  Steve is also responsible for the self-storage, document storage, caravan storage and lorry parking services which the company offers. Steve greatly enjoys his job as it is a challenging but rewarding position.

Industry politics has always been a significant part of Steve’s professional life and he is a very well respected member of the moving industry, becoming National Chairman of the Movers Institute in 1990, British Association of Removers (BAR) Secretary, North West Treasurer, Chairman and North West Branch Representative before eventually achieving the honour of BAR President in 1998.

Steve is married with two sons and lives in Cheshire. One son runs his own IT company and the other is an engineer for BAE systems.

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