Powering building projects for decades

I joined Monaghan in 2002 as Technical Sales Manager and was appointed as a Regional Director (Technical) in 2008. My industry peers awarded me with the “Fellowship of the Institute of Architectural Ironmongers” in 2012. Day-to-day duties include specification, estimating, internal sales and contract administration as well as technical support and troubleshooting. I am a former National Chairman of the Institute of Architectural Ironmongers (1998-2000) and qualified for my Diploma (DipGAI) in 1990, being fully engaged in the GAI’s CPD programme ever since. I have over 30 years’ experience in all aspects of hardware specification and distribution.

I joined the ironmongery trade as a commercial trainee with the renowned manufacturers Walter Rowley Limited in 1968. I then joined Allgood’s in 1976 and worked both in the Birmingham and Cambridge branches until the end of 1989. I joined Elementer in January 1990 at the new Midland branch initially at Northampton but then relocated the office to Birmingham where I became a regional director. I subsequently joined the John Monaghan organisation in October 1997 where I have enjoyed dealing with customers on all fronts. My main focus these days is on the estimating and scheduling side.

I joined Monaghans in 1996 as a warehouse operative overseeing all aspects of contracts housing despatch. After showing exceptional skills and gaining an outstanding knowledge of ironmongery, so I’m told, I moved into our internal sales department in 2003 where I went on to undertake my GAI studies. A key function of my day-to-day role includes focusing on housing contracts. I consider myself to be highly reliable and knowledgeable, and a trusted pair of hands within our sales team.