W P LEWIS & SON - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Aftersales Team
- Foreman Technician & MOT Tester
Andrew is our longest serving member of staff, having joined the company as an apprentice in 1983. He was trained under the guidance of the late great Kelly Scourfield. Andrew ensures that high quality standards are met within the workshop. He enjoys walking his dog, 60's music and holidays in the sun.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Aftersales Team
- Technician & MOT Tester
Barrie is another of our home-grown technicians, having joined us as an apprentice in 2006. Barrie enjoys all aspects of the job whether it be mechanical or electrical. Barrie is a talented rugby player, currently playing for Pembroke RFC (wing) and enjoys walking his pedigree dogs. Barrie is our qualified Electric Vehicle Technician.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Aftersales Team
- Technician
- Service Manager & Workshop Controller
Dean joined the company as an apprentice Technician in 1991 and has worked at both our Greenfield and Havenbridge sites until going off on his travels and emigrating to Australia where he gained a wealth of experience in the motor trade. Upon his return he re-joined the team and now handles the day to day running of our busy workshop. His commitment and dedication to the company is admirable. In his spare time, he is a keen football supporter and coach.
Ieuan Williams Valeter Ieuan started with us 6 years ago and looks after the cars on our forecourt as well as cleaning sold vehicles ready for their new owners. Originally from rural North Pembrokeshire, Ieuan now lives in Pembroke with his wife Monica. He is a keen photographer and loves nothing more than taking his camera out with him on a long walk in our beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside and coastline and taking pictures of Pembrokeshire's wildlife. You will often see Ieuan in a high viz coat on our forecourt working hard to keep the cars on display clean and tidy.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Administration Team
- Business and Sales Administration
Jenny manages the administration for our sales team and is situated frontline in the sales reception area. She is normally the first person you will speak to on the phone and also to greet you upon your arrival at our dealership. Jenny is well educated in the world of business, she manages various administration tasks including vehicle invoicing, vehicle registrations as well as generally keeping the sales team on top form! Always happy, positive minded and eager to help, she will even turn hand to sales when required.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Aftersales Team
- Service Advisor
Jenny is granddaughter of the late W P Lewis and joined the company as an Account's Clerk in 2002 before making the move to the service team in 2012. Jenny handles most of our workshop bookings, so it will probably be her that you will speak to when you phone or call in to arrange an appointment.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Aftersales Team
- Technician
Jeremy joined the team in 2001 having qualified as a Technician at Mercedes. He worked in our workshops until 2014 when he made the move to Service Advisor. This year, Jeremy has returned to the workshop. His mechanical knowledge coupled with his experience on the service desk means that he is a huge asset to us and our customers. Jeremy enjoys grass track, motorcycling and deep-sea fishing.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Aftersales Team
- Technician
Joe has recently joined the team as our new technician. Welcome to the team!
Job Titles:
- Member of the Aftersales Team
- Warranty Administrator
Jon joined us in 2001 and is responsible for the warranty side of the business - a complex job that he handles with the utmost professionalism and his attention to detail is second to none. He is also a well-respected artist. His work can be admired on his website www.jonhouser.co.uk where you can see some of the fine art he has produced. He often features in local galleries so keep an eye out for his work.
Job Titles:
- Aftersales Manager
- Member of the Aftersales Team
- Member of the Management Team
- Technician
Kerry originally joined the company in 1983 as an apprentice technician and rose through the ranks ending up as service manager. He had a brief period away from us before returning to the fold in 2012 to head up both our service and parts department. He can hold his head up high in the knowledge that since being back on board, the team has consecutively won EVERY Vauxhall customer excellence award which is only awarded to a group of top ranking retailers who provide only the best care for their customers. He pushes hard to support local events such as the Tenby 10k. Kerry loves being involved in Carew Cricket Club and can also be spotted locally running.
Job Titles:
- Accounts Manager
- Member of the Administration Team
- Member of the Management Team
- Accountant / Marketing Is Managed by Adam Bateman
Netty joined the team many moons ago as one of our accounts clerk. Back then, we had a busy time managing our fuel forecourt and rental operation. During her initial years with us she also managed our a very successful Vauxhall rental department and as she progressed through the roles in the company she completed further education in accounting, successfully gaining accreditation with the Association of Accounting Technicians. What she doesn't know about accounts at W P Lewis and Son isn't worth knowing.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Sales Team
- Sales Consultant
Tenby through and through, this local gent has a wealth of experience at various levels within the motor industry. Having worked away from the county as well as working abroad, he decided to return to his roots and serve the community that he knows so well. If you're from Tenby, you're bound to know this man!
Job Titles:
- Member of the Sales Team
- Sales Consultant
Fellow Tenby boy Simon joined us initially at our Nissan dealership as a young sales newbie but soon moved over to Pembroke Dock where he was trained up in the 'W P Lewis & Son way' and has become a very experienced and well respected representative of the business. Simon is married and has a son and a super cool labrador.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Member of the Management Team
- Member of the Sales Team
Grandson of the late William P Lewis himself and nephew of the late Stuart Lewis, Steve started at W P Lewis and Son as a young lad working as a car cleaner and has worked himself through fuel sales, car sales and to the position of Managing Director. Steve is passionate about the family business he has represented for all of his working life and is determined to carry on the legacy that Stuart and 'the boss' W P Lewis instilled into the company which are the hold fashioned values only found in a small business. He has overseen the recent refurbishment of the dealership and has pushed ahead with new technology to make sure our customers have the best experience possible. The business has been successful in gaining every available customer excellence award since its inception in 2012, which is testament to the passion he has for our customers. Steve is still very much in a customer facing role and is part of our sales team.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Aftersales Team
- Parts Manager
Tim joined the company in 2003 having started his career with W. L. Silcox of Pembroke Dock. He now runs a busy parts department supplying to both retail and trade customers. He also runs our eBay shop which is proving to be very popular. He has a fantastic knowledge of the Vauxhall product, and is always looking to extend the range of products we offer. He is a keen runner and can often be seen trotting around the pavements of Pembroke Dock.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Aftersales Team
- Parts Advisor & Parts Delivery
Originally from west Oxfordshire, Tony joined us in 2007 as a forecourt attendant and let slip that he previously worked in the busy parts departments of franchised and independent companies in England, so he made the move to our parts department. With his extensive experience in vehicle parts, Tony's knowledge of the product is second to none. He also doubles up as our trade parts delivery driver covering most of Pembrokeshire daily. Tony's hobbies include playing pool, walking his dog Zak, camping and caving.