Whether you've met us or not, we thought it might be nice to tell you a bit more about who's who at Barenbrug. Sometimes it's nice to put a face to a name! Read on to learn about your key contact at the company, and to learn a bit more about what they can do for you:

JAMES INGLES
UK Sales Manager

Since joining Barenbrug nine years ago James worked as Regional Manager covering the south west of England until he was promoted to his current position as UK Sales Manager. He leads the team of experienced specialists who are well placed to provide customers with the best solution for their particular project whether it is a new golf course or renewed sheep pasture.

James says that it is vital to have a team of experts that understand the specific needs of customers and how changes in their industry can affect their grass seed requirements. The market is very competitive and we need to offer much more than just a bag of grass seed.  The depth and width of experience of our current team means we can provide quality advice whatever the situation.

 

 

JAYNE LEYLAND
UK Research and Development Manager

Over the past nine years Jayne has provided customers with invaluable technical and practical advice that has enabled them to produce some of the best amenity turf surfaces.

With an HND in Horticulture (Golf Course Management) and prior to joining Barenbrug working as a greenkeeper and assistant golf course manager Jayne brings practical as well as technical understanding to her job of advising customers on the desirable characteristics and maintenance implications necessary to achieve optimum results using Barenbrug mixtures.

Numerous customers have called upon her expertise and she is especially pleased with her work on the species exchange programme on fairways at The London Club (from creeping bent to perennial ryegrass and fescues). Another recent triumph was the development of a special mixture for City of Manchester Stadium.

 

DAVID SINGLETON
Regional Manager - South of England and Wales

David joined Barenbrug in January 2000, and has spent most of his working life in the seed trade.

During his career in the seed trade as a sales manager, product manager and depot manager he has seen big changes, and gained valuable experience across a wide-range of disciplines.

A keen sportsman, he has played Conference football over a ten-year period for Weymouth Town and Bath City.

 

 

 

NEIL PETTICAN
Regional Manager

Neil joined Barenbrug in July 2006 and has been working in the amenity industry for over 10 years, gaining a vast array of academic and practical experience.
 
A Masters Degree graduate of Cranfield University, Neil has worked as a golf course manager, a groundsman at Wembley Stadium and has been involved with a variety of construction projects in the UK, Greece and the Caribbean, gaining a diverse mix of sports surface experience.

Neil also offers specialist advice to the equine market, supporting clients ranging from the horse racing world to local tack shops and their customers.

 

 

BILLY NIMMO
Operations Manager Scotland

Over the past three years Billy has been central to the development of the local sales and production facility at Falkirk in Scotland.  He is convinced that this local facility is vital for the Barenbrug business north of the border.

With over 18 years experience of the seed breeding industry he brings extensive knowledge of both the amenity and forage industries to his position.

Being able to visit greenkeepers, groundsmen, landscapers and farmers at their own locations, to see firsthand their problems, achievements and discuss their requirements in detail is so important, says Billy. Nothing beats this for ensuring you provide them with the right advice and grass seed.

 

 

DAVID LINTON
Regional Manager

David joined Barenbrug seven years ago and has been working in the seed industry for over 12 years. This experience when combined with his agricultural background means he can provide his customers with a wealth of both practical and technical knowledge.
With a National Diploma in Agri-Food science, and experience gained on his home farm David believes he has an unrivalled local knowledge of what is required by local farmers, and landscapers to ensure that he provides them with the best advice available.

David says he is particularly proud of the advice he has provided to organic farmers in the process of conversion, helping them to establish excellent clover swards for their 'new' regime. In addition he has advised numerous local farmers on sward renovation/rejuvenation as well as establishing new swards for silage/grazing. His work also encompasses the amenity side of the business where he has worked on several projects needing special mixtures to tackle specific environmental conditions.

 

ANDY SADLER
Production Manager

Andy brings a wealth of agricultural experience to his position as production manager where for the past 12 years he has been responsible for the company's UK production. With over 2,000 hectares sown with Barenbrug cultivars this is no small task.
With a BSc Hons (Botany); MSc Environmental Resources, herbage and turnip crop inspection licences he is very well placed to manage this important role.

Prior to joining Barenbrug he gained extensive experience from positions in farm management, agricultural education and agricultural advice in the UK, Saudia Arabia and Central and Southern Africa.