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Meet the team at Derek Slack Motors

Here is a selection of some of our key staff, but just as importantly we have a team of technicians, valeters, accounts staff, vehicle administrators, drivers, receptionists, apprentices & partsmen to support us in our day to day roles.

Management

Tony Slack

Managing Director & Retailer Principal

Responsible for the day to day operation of the business, in his spare time Tony enjoys open water swimming, cycling, hill walking and family time. Tony has too many favourite songs to list, but Up the Junction by Squeeze is a classic, his favourite gadget are his waterproof headphones for using while swimming, favourite author is Stieg Larsson. Favourite car is a Skoda Enyaq, Classic car would be the quirky Renault 4 or an early VW tansporter camper.

Chris Harrison

Skoda Accredited Service Manager

Responsible for the overall running of the service department. Chris also enjoys spending time with his wife and two young daughters. Other interests include, cycling, playing the guitar, DIY and music. Favourite bands include: Oasis, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Bob Dylan.  Top ever song, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds.

Telephone: 01642 256 100

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Andrew Bennett

Accountant Responsible for the running of busy finance department.

Andrew is a real foodie at heart, and what he doesn't know about the local restaurant scene quite frankly isn't worth knowing. A keen walker and lover of the great outdoors, Andrew enjoys nothing more than a days rambling on the North Yorkshire Moors.

Andrew Fowle

Skoda Accredited Sales Manager

Andrew is married and has two young girls that take up most of his time. But when he does get time to himself, he likes to spend time photographing the landscape around the local area. Andrew also loves running and later this year he will be attempting  the Yorkshire Marathon!

Telephone: 01642 256100

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Peter Roxby

Skoda Accredited Parts Manager

Responsible for the day to day running of the parts department, enjoys spending time with his family. When Peter isn’t working you will find him doing events on  a weekend including climbing obstacles or crawling through mud in assault course events or running and completing marathons for various charities.

Telephone: 01642 256101

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Sales Department

John Holroyd

Skoda Accredited Sales Controller

John has been in the motor trade since he was 27 years old. He lives in Easingwold and enjoys hiking and walking his dog Poppy on the moors. John is a big Formula1 fan and his favourite current driver is Lando Norris.

Telephone: 01642 256100

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Jed Thirkell

Skoda Accredited Sales Executive

In his spare time, Jed  produces hand carved rocking horses, which have become something of a passion. The hand carved horses can take up to four weeks to produce using sustainable hardwoods. Jed's also a lover of field sports and countryside management.

Telephone: 01642 256100

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Ian Phillips

Skoda Accredited Sales Executive

Ian loves sport, unfortunately his days playing hockey, cricket and football are over due to injury. He enjoys walking with his dog in the countryside surrounding Teesside.

Telephone: 01642 256100

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Andy Mockler

Sales Executive

Andy Mockler, is a local lad who lives in Middlesbrough with his wife & four kids, two of which are five year old twins! Andy has spent 25 years in the motor trade, gaining wealth of knowlege and experience. He's also an ex-pro champion wrestler, so mess with him at your peril!

Telephone: 01642 256100

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Service Department

Chris Harrison

Skoda Accredited Service Manager

Responsible for the overall running of the service department. Chris also enjoys spending time with his wife and two young daughters. Other interests include, cycling, playing the guitar, DIY and music. Favourite bands include: Oasis, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Bob Dylan.  Top ever song, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds.

Telephone: 01642 256 100

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Jessica Boothman

Showroom Host

Jessica is the first person you will meet at Derek Slack Motors. She’s an immigrant to Middlesbrough from Lincolnshire and loves the area.

Telephone: 01642 256101

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Jo Wells

Skoda Accredited Service Advisor

Jo, a local lass, likes to keep fit doing Pilates. Her granddaughter, Ivy Rose also keeps her on her toes! Jo enjoys music and is a big Elvis Presley fan - Rock & Roll!

Telephone : 01642 256100

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Joanne Lazenby

Skoda Accredited Service Advisor

Joanne Lazenby, originally from Darlington, has worked in the motor trade for over 25 years!

She's also a Brownie leader which means she'll always 'do her best'.

In her spare time, Joanne enjoys crafting with textiles and is a keen baker.

Telephone: 01642 256100

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Karen Money

Warranty Administrator

Karen, a Skelton resident has been in the motor trade for around 22 years, starting after she left school. She is married with 2 grown-up kids. Her hobbies are walking and reading and she also enjoys the occaisional music gig, her musical tastes ranging from "Motown to Def Leppard"

Telephone: 01642 256101

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Motability Department

Jed Thirkell

Skoda Accredited Sales Executive

In his spare time, Jed  produces hand carved rocking horses, which have become something of a passion. The hand carved horses can take up to four weeks to produce using sustainable hardwoods. Jed's also a lover of field sports and countryside management.

Telephone: 01642 256100

Email

Andy Mockler

Sales Executive

Andy Mockler, is a local lad who lives in Middlesbrough with his wife & four kids, two of which are five year old twins! Andy has spent 25 years in the motor trade, gaining wealth of knowlege and experience. He's also an ex-pro champion wrestler, so mess with him at your peril!

Telephone: 01642 256100

Email

Parts Department

Peter Roxby

Skoda Accredited Parts Manager

Responsible for the day to day running of the parts department, enjoys spending time with his family. When Peter isn’t working you will find him doing events on  a weekend including climbing obstacles or crawling through mud in assault course events or running and completing marathons for various charities.

Telephone: 01642 256101

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Lee Robson

Parts Advisor

Lee, originally from Northallerton, now lives in Eaglescliffe with his wife & kids.

Lee’s hobby is racing slot cars at the ‘Teesside Slot Car Club’. The model cars can reach scale speeds of up to 220mph!

Lee achieved the BRSCA ‘British Novice Champion’ title early in his racing career, Derek Slack Motors’ first motorsport champion on the team!

Telephone: 01642 256101

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Workshop

Joe Linskey

Workshop Controller

Responsible for the overall running of the workshop. Joe lives in Billingham with his wife Michelle. Joe has been in the motor trade for most of his life, beginning by building Mercedes and stock car engines. He also ran his own garage and was a mobile mechanic for a number of years. He is an archery coach and volunteers at the Hartlepool charity 'Changing Futures'.

Telephone: 01642 256 100

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Derek Slack Motors Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for credit broking and insurance distribution activities under reference number 309295 – we are a credit broker not a lender.