E-MAIL DIRECTORY

Graham Ward OBE BSc FIOH Graham Ward OBE BSc FIOH Chief Executiveemail » pandg@ivyhouse.karoo.co.uk
Dr Martin McPherson BSc (Hons), PhD, MBPR (Hort.) Dr Martin McPherson BSc (Hons), PhD, MBPR (Hort.) Science DirectorSpecialist in disease control, diagnostics, pesticide use and regulatory issues. Broad experience of plant pathogens in horticultural crops.

  • BASIS qualified
  • Manages the STC Plant Clinic (Plant Clinic link here)
  • Member of the Government’s Advisory Committee on Pesticides (ACP)
  • Previously member of the Pesticide Residue Committee
  • Member of the Fungicide Resistance Action Group

email » martinmcpherson@stc-nyorks.co.uk

Julian Davies BSc (Hons), MBPR (Hort.) Julian Davies BSc (Hons), MBPR (Hort.) Agronomy DirectorSpecialist in crop agronomy and in engaging the public with food production issues. Over 25 years’ experience working on applied agronomy in glasshouse and outdoor crops. Manages “Official Recognition” and GLP trials.

  • BASIS qualified
  • Member of the Pesticides Residue Committee
  • Expertise growing novel and pharmaceutical crops
  • Works with primary schools to develop healthy eating, business and enterprise projects
  • Regional coordinator for LEAF and Sensory Trust project to reconnect people with farming, food and countryside

email » juliandavies@stc-nyorks.co.uk

Michael Langdale , MBPR (Agric.), FACTS, NRoSO Michael Langdale , MBPR (Agric.), FACTS, NRoSO Operations DirectorCommercial farm manager with broad agricultural/horticultural experience. Specialist in Official Recognition and GLP trials.

  • BASIS / FACTS qualified adviser
  • Site health and safety manager

email » michaellangdale@stc-nyorks.co.uk

Cathryn Lambourne BSc (Hons) Cathryn Lambourne BSc (Hons) Project Leader – Plant PathologyPlant pathology project leader with extensive experience carrying out efficacy and crop safety studies for commercial and non-commercial clients.

  • Liaises with collaborative partners, growers and consultants
  • Manages the STC Plant Clinic (Plant Clinic link here)
  • Quality Assurance Manager for GLP studies (Member of BARQA)
  • Staff Training supervisor

email » cathrynlambourne@stc-nyorks.co.uk

Dr Pat Croft BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD. Dr Pat Croft BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD. Project Manager – EntomologyEntomology project leader with extensive experience carrying out efficacy and crop safety studies for commercial and non-commercial clients

  • Specialist in pest control and the development of IPM programmes in protected and outdoor crops.
  • Liaises with collaborative partners, growers and consultants

email » patcroft@stc-nyorks.co.uk

Carole Rockliff BEd (Hons) Carole Rockliff BEd (Hons) Project Manager – AgronomyOver 30 years’ experience working in horticultural research in glasshouse and outdoor crops.

  • Specialist in Specific Off Label Approvals (SOLA) studies
  • Specialist in GLP studies

email » carolerockliff@stc-nyorks.co.uk

Julie Langdale BSc (Hons), MBPR (Hort.), CEVAS Julie Langdale BSc (Hons), MBPR (Hort.), CEVAS Project Manager – Agronomy and EducationSpecialist in environmental education and management agronomy field trials

  • Countryside Educational Visits Accredited (CEVAS)

email » julielangdale@stc-nyorks.co.uk

Dr Luke Tilley BSc (Hons), PhD Dr Luke Tilley BSc (Hons), PhD Research EntomologistCoordinator of entomology field trails and lab studies.

  • Specialist in pest control and the development of IPM programmes in protected and outdoor crops.
  • Researches biodiversity in agriculture and horticulture

email » luketilley@stc-nyorks.co.uk

Kirsty Wright BSc (Hons) Kirsty Wright BSc (Hons) Trainee Project Manager – Plant PathologyCoordinator of plant pathology field trials and lab studies.

  • BASIS qualified

email » kirsty.wright@stc-nyorks.co.uk

  Tom Scanlon BSc (Hons) Technical Assistant – Entomologyemail » tom.scanlon@stc-nyorks.co.ukMatthew Goodson BSc (Hons)Technical Assistant – Plant Pathology

email » matthew@stc-nyorks.co.uk

Ann Black

Office Manager

email » annblack@stc-nyorks.co.uk
Julie Issatt

Accounts & Administration

email » julieissatt@stc-nyorks.co.uk

Emma Fisk

Administration

email » emma.fisk@stc-nyorks.co.uk

Andrew Ellis – Glasshouse Supervisor

Paul Lightfoot – Glasshouse Team

Norman Lightfoot – Outdoor Team

Lorna Townsend – Outdoor Team

Catherine Harford – Glasshouse Team

Patricia Goodwin – Outdoor Team

Alison Stead – Outdoor Team

Simon Brearley – Glasshouse Team

Maureen Gibson – Glasshouse Team

Alison Foster – Office Team

Catherine Lightfoot – Office Team