DSTO - Key Persons


Adrian Stephenson

Job Titles:
  • Director
Adrian has been involved with DSTO since it started training local Door Supervisors in Bournemouth in 1998. Subsequently he has seen the company grow into a national operator offering a range of Security/Leisure industry related qualifications. He is passionate about customer service and helping people to achieve their ambitions. Outside of the work environment Adrian is a keen triathlete and also loves to spend time playing guitar.

Eddie Sidaway

Job Titles:
  • Senior Trainer
Eddie has worked in the security industry since 1999 in a wide range of positions and his extensive experience makes him a much sought after trainer by our corporate clients. He holds a Close Protection license and is also a fully registered martial arts instructor with the British Combat Association. Eddie builds confidence in the trainees through a strong self introduction. Delegates naturally pick up on this confidence level, making them both respectful and ready to listen.

Julie Caines

Job Titles:
  • Admin

Kate Stephenson

Job Titles:
  • Director
Kate has been a Director of DSTO since 2014 although she is more actively involved with Head 2 Toe Work-wear where she has worked since 2011 and manages the daily running of the shop. Although her main role is with Head 2 Toe she is enthusiastic about expanding both businesses while maintaining the customer service they have worked hard to achieve over the years. She loves to work with people - most of the time! Kate is currently studying and will soon achieve her NVQ level 5 in Business Management and Leadership after that who knows! In her free time she loves beach walks, reading and a gin and tonic (not necessarily in that order!)

Lesley Stephenson

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Owner
Lesley has been involved with DSTO since it started training local Door Supervisors in Bournemouth in 1998. Subsequently she has seen the company grow into a national operator offering a range of industry related qualifications. Lesley also owns a retail shop selling work clothing, Head2 toe and in 2013 was nominated and won the Venus Online Business of the Year Award for Dorset.

Neil Bailey

Job Titles:
  • Director

Thomas Jenkerson

Job Titles:
  • Site Manager
The youngest member of the company, Thomas began working with DSTO while studying Website Development and Social Media at College and continued working after he'd completed his courses. He currently manages multiple websites and helps with our online presence, In his free time he enjoys tabletop boardgames and skateboarding