Here are just some of the friendly faces who help make the Clayton Difference. They’re key contacts who can answer any queries you may have, so find the one you’re looking for and please get in touch, email addresses are simply firstname.lastname@claytonglass.co.uk.
Ryan has led the business since 2005 with a hands-on, progressive and highly personable approach, with over 15 years’ experience and ownership of Clayton Glass. A lover of food and a keen skier, Ryan is married with three children and lives in Harrogate.
Mark joined Clayton Glass in May 2022 following years of experience in the door industry, where Clayton were one of Mark’s key suppliers! Mark has tremendous knowledge of operations, manufacturing, and business improvement, not only in the UK, but also in the USA and Japan. Mark is a keen sportsman, a long-time Manchester United fan, and enjoys spending time with his wife and grown-up children.
Jason is an engineering graduate with 20 years’ IGU manufacturing and sales experience. Arriving at Clayton Glass in 2000, he has an all-round technical knowledge of IGU. Jason is married with one son and loves nothing more than escaping to the Lake District.
Mark is a qualified finance lead having worked in private practice for seven years and manufacturing for 27 years, mostly within the composite door/IGU sector. Joining the Clayton Glass team in 2021, Mark is married with two sons and enjoys family time, keeping fit and socialising.
Jason is an engineering graduate with 20 years’ IGU manufacturing and sales experience. Arriving at Clayton Glass in 2000, he has an all-round technical knowledge of IGU. Jason is married with one son and loves nothing more than escaping to the Lake District.
Simon is a more recent addition to the sales team, joining the business in 2019. Simon is vastly experienced when it comes to fenestration sales, specialising in insulated glass units, and has worked in the industry for a long time.
Michael has been with Clayton Glass since 2002, gaining an extensive depth and breadth of knowledge on top of prior work in building surveying and direct sales. Michael is married with a son and is a big fan of running and walking.
With decades of experience in the glass industry, Dave, our Regional Sales Manager, contributes valuable knowledge to the Clayton Glass team.
Kerrie joined Clayton Glass in November 2023. Having worked in both Admin & Sales, she has over 20 years’ experience within the industry. Outside of work, Kerrie likes to socialise and spend time with her family.
Lisa has worked in the fenestration industry for many years (latterly Sales Director at Abacus Agents Ltd.) and while Lisa is new to glass, she is well known to many of our customers already.
Over the years Joanne has built possibly the most knowledgeable, friendly and helpful team in the glass industry. Joanne oversees the customer service teams for all of the six Clayton Glass sites, and also manages the team at head office containing Jo, Alex and Carolanne. Joanne has been at Clayton Glass since 2003 and is married with a daughter and a granddaughter.
Claire started at Clayton in 2006, and has recently become Harelaw’s Customer Service Team Leader following many years in both customer service and planning. Claire is married with 3 children. Her favourite pastime is horse riding with her daughter, and escaping on bike rides with her boys.
Customer Service Manager Nigel has been based at the Canterbury site for over 30 years, with many of these being dedicated to serving Canterbury’s customers. Nigel manages the Canterbury customer service team, containing Margaret, Dawn and Michael. Nigel is an Arsenal supporter, and enjoys DIY.
Alyssa has been part of the Huthwaite team for almost 10 years. She has a wealth of experience to offer both colleagues and customers. She enjoys working with people in a fast paced and thriving environment. Alyssa leads the Huthwaite customer service and order processing teams containing Nikki, Charlotte, Jasmine and Edward. A new mum, who likes to spend her free time sharing new experiences with her daughter.
Iona is based up in Clayton Glass Scotland, where she holds the position of Customer Service Team Leader. Iona leads the Scotland customer service team containing Julie, Shona and Graham.
Sue began her journey in the glass industry in 2006, which has resulted in her acquiring a high level of industry knowledge and all-round experience, making her a valuable member of the young Blackburn office team. While she doesn’t technically work in customer service, Sue leads a team responsible for processing customer’s roof glass orders, a team containing Kay, Lois and Sophie. Outside of work, Sue loves spending time with her three children and walking her dogs.
Mark is a qualified finance lead having worked in private practice for seven years and manufacturing for 27 years, mostly within the composite door/IGU sector. Joining the Clayton Glass team in 2021, Mark is married with two sons and enjoys family time, keeping fit and socialising.
Lynn celebrated her 35-year anniversary at Clayton Glass in 2020. She has now been in the position of Office Manager at Clayton’s Harelaw HQ for a number of years. Lynn enjoys gardening, painting and loves walking in the countryside and all things nature.
Linda joined Clayton Glass in 2008, and works remotely from her home in Spain. With 44 years accounting experience, 25 of which were in credit management. Linda is an experienced member of the team. Linda enjoys keeping fit and loves the Spanish lifestyle.
Wendy joined Clayton Glass in 2023 as Finance Business Partner, following 25 years working in accounts environments. She loves keeping fit through running and attending combat classes, and is a big fan of socialising, meeting new people and going to gigs.
Julie joined Clayton Glass in 2023 as Senior Credit Controller, after over 20 year experience of working in finance. Originally from Bristol, Julie likes spending time with her Partner Paul and taking her blue Staffy Skye for long walks. She also enjoys socialising, getting to know new people and working in a busy environment.
Tom joined Clayton in 2020, after working in the industry for over a decade, specialising in procurement. A real family man, Tom is married with one child. His hobbies include motorbiking, watching movies and following the ‘Nottingham Panthers’ ice hockey team.
Richard joined Clayton Glass as our Systems Administrator & Data Analyst in 2022 following a 13 year career in education. His previous experience in administration was in the retail sector. Richard loves spending time with his family and is engaged with one child. His passion outside of work is supporting his beloved football club Derby County where he has been a season ticket holder for over 30 years.
Philip joined Clayton Glass in 2021 and is a valuable member of our technology team. Philip works as an IT Systems Analyst.
Mark joined Clayton Glass in May 2022 following years of experience in the door industry, where Clayton were one of Mark’s key suppliers! Mark has tremendous knowledge of operations, manufacturing, and business improvement, not only in the UK, but also in the USA and Japan. Mark is a keen sportsman, a long-time Manchester United fan, and enjoys spending time with his wife and grown-up children.
Jonathan is situated at Clayton Glass Huthwaite, and has been since April 2019. Initially joining the factory under previous ownership as Business Improvement Manager, Jonathan is married with three sons, and is a big fan of all things walking and nature.
Dan has 25 years’ IGU manufacturing experience and has also occasionally dabbled in Toughening Plant sales; arriving at Clayton Glass in 2021, via several other well-known Glass Processing Companies. Dan is married with kids and outside of work, his happy place is that happy place – Turf Moor, home of Burnley FC.
Steven has over 15 years’ experience in the glass industry, with an exceptional knowledge of window and glass software, business processes and project management. Steven co-manages a Sunday league football club on a weekend, and spends all his available time with his partner and two daughters.
Andrew joined Clayton Glass back in 2009 and has a combined 21 years’ experience in engineering management. Andrew’s background is in electrical engineering. In his spare time, Andrew loves spending time with his wife, kids and grandkids.
Dave brings with him considerable expertise in business operations and logistics. This ensures that deliveries are achieved on time and in full with a high success rate. Dave joined Clayton Glass in 1995 and is married with a son, daughter and his 2 dogs.
Shaun has been in the industry for over 30 years and brings with him a wealth of experience in Operations, being based at the Canterbury site for many years of his career. In his spare time, Shaun loves watching and playing football, and supports Liverpool FC.
Chris is based up at Clayton Glass Scotland, where he holds the position of Production Manager.
Gordon started at Clayton Glass in 2006 as a glass cutter, and worked his way up through the ranks to become Site Manager at Blackburn, a position he’s now been in for 8 years. Gordon is married with 3 kids and likes to get away and do a spot of fishing in his spare time.
Jarrad joined Clayton Glass in 2022 as the Manufacturing Site Lead for Clayton Glass’ Huthwaite site.
Donna joined Clayton Glass in 2022 following the Scotland and Canterbury site acquisitions. Donna holds the position of Site Planning Manager at Clayton Glass Scotland.
Mick has been with Clayton Glass since 2013, and has played a key role in the maintenance of our industry high OTIF percentage. Mick has been in the fenestration industry for a long time, and models himself on being a hero to his grandchild.
Transport Manager Trevor has been working in the industry for over 30 years, with many of these now devoted to transport. Trevor is a DIY fanatic and enjoys spending quality time with his grandchildren.
Jim has been working in the industry in a variety of roles for nearly 50 years, providing expertise to the Clayton team following the acquisitions of the Canterbury and Scotland sites in 2022. In his spare time, Jim enjoys playing golf.
Paul joined Clayton Glass following the acquisition of the Canterbury site, after over 30 years at the facility. Paul has many years experience in a variety of roles on the factory floor and in the offices. Paul is married with three grown up kids and spends his spare time taking his Springer Spaniel for walks, gardening and bee-keeping.
Ewan joined Clayton Glass in 2020 and holds the role of Process Engineer. Ewan is building his experience in the fields of IT, engineering and fenestration and has a keen interest in cars.
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