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 long distance open water swimming, walking, golf and family time. Tony has too many favourite songs to list, but Up the Junction by Squeeze is a classic, his favourite gadget is his iphone or Sony MP3 headphones for using while swimming, favourite author is EJ Ellory or Stieg Larsson. Favourite car is a Skoda Enyaq, Classic car would be the quirky Renault 4 or an early VW tansporter camper.
Chris Harrison
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 256100
E-mail : chris.harrison@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
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
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 walking on the moors and forests around us. Later this year he will be attempting the White Rose Challenge Walk (which is 35 miles in 1 day) for charity!
Telephone : 01642 256100
E-mail : andrew.fowle@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
Peter Roxby
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
E-mail : peter.roxby@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
Derek Slack
Chairman
Derek originally founded the business back in 1973. He is a fanantical golfer, both on and off the course, is a keen chef, gardener, likes moorland walks and travelling.
Sales Department
Richard Goodyear
Car Sales Controller
Richard has spent his whole working life in the motor trade. Motor oil practically runs in his veins. Richard is a Leeds supporter (somebody has to!) and enjoys watching his team whenever he gets the chance. He is a family man with two kids and is also a keen film buff.
Telephone : 01642 256100
E-mail: richard.goodyear@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
Phil Manley
Motability Specialist & Vehicle Sales Executive
Dedicated Motability specialist for SKODA
Telephone : 01642 256100
E-mail : motability@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
Jed Thirkell
Sales Executive
New and Used 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
E-mail : jed.thirkell@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
Andrew Jones
Sales Executive
Andrew loves cars, and especially driving. He's just adopted a pup from 'The Dog's Trust', so for a while he'll be going walkies rather than driving. .
Telephone : 01642 256100
E-mail : andrew.jones@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
Ian Phillips
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
E-mail : ian.phillips@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
Service Department
Chris Harrison
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 256100
E-mail : chris.harrison@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
Jo Wells
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
E-mail : joanna.wells@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
Mark Calvert
Aftersales Support
As well as a life times worth of experience in the motor trade as a Service Manager for a Rover dealership, plus working for the now extinct Cowie Group, to name a few, Mark is a classic car enthusiast, recently completing a 2 year restoration of his 1978 MGB GT which can be spotted buzzing around the North Yorkshire moors on a weekend. His favourite car of all time is the Porsche 911 and Mark also enjoys moors walking and country life.
Telephone : 01642 256100
E-mail : mark.calvert@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
Lisa O'Hara
Showroom Host
Lisa, a Middlesbrough native, has recently moved back to the area from the West Country. She enjoys walking her Golden Retriever on the beach and in the countryside.
She is a keen of a Formula 1 fan and has been to several grand prix. Lisa also enjoys music and going to watch live bands.
Telephone : 01642 256100
E-mail : lisa.ohara@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
Joanne Lazenby
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
Motability Department
Richard Goodyear
Car Sales Controller
Richard has spent his whole working life in the motor trade. Motor oil practically runs in his veins. Richard is a Leeds supporter (somebody has to!) and enjoys watching his team whenever he gets the chance. He is a family man with two kids and is also a keen film buff.
Telephone : 01642 256100
E-mail: richard.goodyear@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
Phil Manley
Motability Specialist & Vehicle Sales Executive
Dedicated Motability specialist for SKODA
Telephone : 01642 256100
E-mail : motability@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
Jed Thirkell
Sales Executive
New and Used 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
E-mail : jed.thirkell@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
Parts Department
Peter Roxby
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
E-mail : peter.roxby@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
Abel Ribeiro
Parts Advisor
Abel Ribeiro, from Porto in Portugal, is a keen cyclist, riding his road bike around the lanes of Teesside. Abel is also a movie buff who definately knows his Spielberg from his Scorsese.
Abel came to the UK in 2012, with his wife of 18 years and his son, and now enjoys helping Derek Slack Motors' customers with their parts requirements.
Telephone : 01642 256101
