APEX SCAFFOLDING (EXETER) - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Estimator / Surveyor
- Member of the Royal Navy
Formerly a serving member of the Royal Navy, Adam is now an experienced surveyor. After spending some time with the company as an HGV driver and trainee scaffolder gaining industry experience, Adam joined the office team in 2007 working in the estimating and surveying. He has a direct approach and a meticulous eye for detail winning many of the company's most prestigious contracts. Adam is a devoted family man, cyclist and football coach. When time permits, he enjoys a bit of mountain biking in the Devon hills and is now the coach for his local junior football team.
Job Titles:
- Member of Our Team
- Scaffold Supervisor
Another experienced member of our team, Chris has been in scaffolding for many years, and was a director at another SW company, until they were sold. The timing was good for Apex as he was available to join our team as a full-time supervisor. His input has been invaluable in developing strong relationships with our clients and improving on site Health and safety strategies. Chris and his family are keen campers / motor homers and time and family permitting, Chris is another Exeter Chiefs supporter.
In 2023 we asked Dave Shaw to take the step from the tools into the office. Following a hugely successful career with Apex since 2002, Dave has been working on our most high profile jobs and has supervised these gangs effectively from within. Now on a dual role he is coming into the office to learn the administration side, whilst still working on site part time.
Debbie joined the company in 2016 following the retirement of her long serving predecessor. She has the unenviable task of balancing the books, whilst allowing the company to grow and invest in materials and equipment. That and keeping a tight rein on the directors! Outside work Debbie is an enthusiastic sailor and long-time Exeter Chiefs fan.
Glenn Haines joined Apex in 1996, having develloped his skills working for reputable NASC companies in the South Devon and Torbay area for 10 years. He quickly rose through the ranks as one of Apex's first advanced scaffolders and became a trusted chargehand scaffolder working on many high profile jobs including rail work and Haki System roofs. In 2013 He joined the office team as a supervisor. When the management re-structuring took place, he was appointed as Contracts Director and subsequently Managing Director.
Glenn is a keen surfer and cyclist and likes nothing better than a weekend in the North Devon surf or cycling on the hills of Dartmoor with his family.
Having been with Apex since 2014 Katie has done so much more than just manage the office. Taking on almost any task that is asked of her there is not really a job title that does her justice! When not in work mode she loves to head for the ski slopes at every opportunity with her family or wander along the banks of the river with her beloved black Labs.
Matthew Cousins started in scaffolding as an apprentice in 2001. Having completed his training he was then offered a trainee estimator role in the company and by 2007 was the senior estimator and surveyor.
His rapid progression through the ranks of the business lead to his appointment as Commercial Director in 2015. Although still retaining his scaffolding and inspection qualifications, its fair to say that his spanners are now a bit rusty!
Matthew plays an active role in both the NASC and in the "Building Greater Exeter" organisation.
He leads a busy family life and when time permits, is a member of the Exeter Spitfire baseball team and regular supporter of the Exeter Chiefs and Exeter City.
Job Titles:
- Operations Director, Director Responsible for Health & Safety
Mike Wimms joined the company in 1998, having previously worked as a scaffolder with several NASC companies in the local area. As Apex's first full time supervisor he came into the office as the company first started to grow to meet the challenge of large scale construction projects. With such supervisory experience, the 2015 management restructure allowed him to take up the role of Operations Director and Director Responsible for Health & Safety Away from work, Mike leads a busy family life and is the ultimate rugby fan, pledging allegiance to the All Blacks and the Exeter Chiefs.
Alan and Sarah owned and ran Apex from the early 90s until 2015 when the successful management restructuring allowed them to hand over the reigns. Both ex- Managing Directors, Sarah is now retired, and Alan acts a consultant having stepped back from the day to day running of the business.