Amenity Team
Amenity Team
The amenity team bring together over 40 years of professional experience in the sector.
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David Greenshields 07799 430784
Regional Sales Manager Scotland |
David joined Barenbrug in 2008 and is a familiar face to many customers and relied upon for his strong technical expertise.
With a Master's degree in Environmental Biology from St Andrews University in Scotland and a PhD in Plant Genetics from Edinburgh University, David is well equipped to offer technical assistance to a broad range of clients.
David is based in Edinburgh and covers the Scottish region.
Outside of work he is an avid golfer with a handicap of 1, he also has a passion for all sports. |
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Luke Hunt 07909 786916
Regional Sales Manager East of England and South East
Wholesale Manager |
Luke joined Barenbrug in the summer of 2016. An ex-greenkeeper—most recently at the Hotchkin course at the National Golf Centre, Woodhall Spa—Luke is an established seed and Sportsturf expert, with five years’ experience working with seed breeders and merchants throughout the UK and Europe.
Luke has a strong background in seed, having spent the previous five years working in the industry. He has dealt with many types of customers, seed breeders and merchants throughout the UK and Europe.
Luke’s journey into Sportsturf began when his love of golf first led him into greenkeeping. Today he plays off a handicap of three (very nearly two!).
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Phil Logan 07887 503796
Regional Sales Manager North England and Ireland |
Phil joined Barenbrug in May 2016, having started his career as an apprentice greenkeeper at his local golf club. From here Phil went on to work at St Andrews and Wentworth; being on the team for the Open and BMW PGA Championships. After 10 years of practical experience, he furthered his education with a degree in Turfgrass Science and Management and is a member of the BASIS professional register.
Before joining Barenbrug, Phil was a Research Manager at the Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI) conducting trials for commercial and private companies looking at the newest and most exciting technologies in the turfgrass industry.
Outside of work he is a keen golfer and runner. When not playing sport he can usually be spotted walking up some sort of a hill in the Lake District. |
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Richard Sheppard 07548 595296
Regional Sales Manager |
Richard joined Barenbrug in May 2019 and has a vast range of experience in the Turfgrass Industry. Richard started as a Cricket Groundsman before taking a three year Turfgrasss Science Course at Myerscough College. A career in Greenkeeping developed and Richard became a Golf Course Manager, and during this time he also studied Science Degree Level Courses with the Open University. He has also run his own Sportsturf Maintenance and Consultancy business and prior to joining Barenbrug was in a similar role with Limagrain.
Outside of work Richard has spent a lifetime playing and watching sport, mainly Football, Cricket and Golf as well as being an avid Spurs fan. Regular visits to the Theatre to watch and support his children perform also brings huge enjoyment. |