Meet the team at Derek Slack Motors
Here is a selection of some of our key staff, but just as importantly we have a team of technicians, valeters, accounts staff, vehicle administrators, drivers, receptionists, apprentices & partsmen to support us in our day to day roles.
Management
Tony Slack
Managing Director & Retailer Principal
Responsible for the day to day operation of the business, in his spare time Tony enjoys long distance open water swimming, walking, golf and family time. Tony has too many favourite songs to list, but Up the Junction by Squeeze is a classic, his favourite gadget is his iphone or Sony MP3 headphones for using while swimming, favourite author is EJ Ellory or Stieg Larsson. Favourite car is a Skoda Enyaq, Classic car would be the quirky Renault 4 or an early VW tansporter camper.
Chris Harrison
Skoda Accredited Service Manager
Responsible for the overall running of the service department. Chris also enjoys spending time with his wife and two young daughters. Other interests include, cycling, playing the guitar, DIY and music. Favourite bands include: Oasis, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Bob Dylan. Top ever song, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds.
Telephone : 01642 256100
E-mail : chris.harrison@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
Andrew Bennett
Accountant Responsible for the running of busy finance department.
Andrew is a real foodie at heart, and what he doesn't know about the local restaurant scene quite frankly isn't worth knowing. A keen walker and lover of the great outdoors, Andrew enjoys nothing more than a days rambling on the North Yorkshire Moors.
Andrew Fowle
Skoda Accredited Sales Manager
Andrew is married and has two young girls that take up most of his time. But when he does get time to himself, he likes to spend time photographing the landscape around the local area. Andrew also loves running and later this year he will be attempting the Yorkshire Marathon!
Telephone : 01642 256100
E-mail : andrew.fowle@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
Peter Roxby
Parts Manager
Responsible for the day to day running of the parts department, enjoys spending time with his family. When Peter isn’t working you will find him doing events on a weekend including climbing obstacles or crawling through mud in assault course events or running and completing marathons for various charities.
Telephone : 01642 256101
E-mail : peter.roxby@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
Sales Department
John Holroyd
Sales Controller
John has been in the motor trade since he was 27 years old. He lives in Easingwold and enjoys hiking and walking his dog Poppy on the moors. John is a big Formula1 fan and his favourite current driver is Lando Norris.
Telephone : 01642 256100
E-mail: john.holroyd@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
Jed Thirkell
Skoda Accredited Sales Executive
New and Used Sales Executive.
In his spare time, Jed produces hand carved rocking horses, which have become something of a passion. The hand carved horses can take up to four weeks to produce using sustainable hardwoods. Jed's also a lover of field sports and countryside management.
Telephone : 01642 256100
E-mail : jed.thirkell@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
Ian Phillips
Skoda Accredited Sales Executive
Ian loves sport, unfortunately his days playing hockey, cricket and football are over due to injury. He enjoys walking with his dog in the countryside surrounding Teesside.
Telephone : 01642 256100
E-mail : ian.phillips@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
Service Department
Chris Harrison
Skoda Accredited Service Manager
Responsible for the overall running of the service department. Chris also enjoys spending time with his wife and two young daughters. Other interests include, cycling, playing the guitar, DIY and music. Favourite bands include: Oasis, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Bob Dylan. Top ever song, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds.
Telephone : 01642 256100
E-mail : chris.harrison@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
James Cox
Workshop Controller
Our workshop controller James, is a six year veteran working in the motor trade and hails from sunny Scarborough. He enjoys watching sport, especially football and boxing and he’s trying to get in to golf.
Telephone: 01642 256101
Jessica Boothman
Showroom Host
Jessica is the first person you will meet at Derek Slack Motors. She’s an immigrant to Middlesbrough from Lincolnshire and loves the area.
Telephone : 01642 256101
E-mail : jessica.boothman@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
Jo Wells
Service Advisor
Jo, a local lass, likes to keep fit doing Pilates. Her granddaughter, Ivy Rose also keeps her on her toes! Jo enjoys music and is a big Elvis Presley fan - Rock & Roll!
Telephone : 01642 256100
E-mail : joanna.wells@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
Mark Calvert
Aftersales Support
As well as a life times worth of experience in the motor trade as a Service Manager for a Rover dealership, plus working for the now extinct Cowie Group, to name a few, Mark is a classic car enthusiast, recently completing a 2 year restoration of his 1978 MGB GT which can be spotted buzzing around the North Yorkshire moors on a weekend. His favourite car of all time is the Porsche 911 and Mark also enjoys moors walking and country life.
Telephone : 01642 256100
E-mail : mark.calvert@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
Joanne Lazenby
Service Advisor
Joanne Lazenby, originally from Darlington, has worked in the motor trade for over 25 years!
She's also a Brownie leader which means she'll always 'do her best'.
In her spare time, Joanne enjoys crafting with textiles and is a keen baker.
Telephone : 01642 256100
Motability Department
Jed Thirkell
Skoda Accredited Sales Executive
New and Used Sales Executive.
In his spare time, Jed produces hand carved rocking horses, which have become something of a passion. The hand carved horses can take up to four weeks to produce using sustainable hardwoods. Jed's also a lover of field sports and countryside management.
Telephone : 01642 256100
E-mail : jed.thirkell@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
Parts Department
Peter Roxby
Skoda Accredited Parts Manager
Responsible for the day to day running of the parts department, enjoys spending time with his family. When Peter isn’t working you will find him doing events on a weekend including climbing obstacles or crawling through mud in assault course events or running and completing marathons for various charities.
Telephone : 01642 256101
E-mail : peter.roxby@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
Chris Mycroft
Parts Advisor
Chris, our parts advisor, is originally from Manchester and now lives locally, with his wife & Kids. He’s been in the motor trade for over 10 years and has a wealth of automotive knowledge.
He enjoys watching Man Utd and walking in the Lake District when he gets the time. His dream is to own a motor home, so he can get out and explore the countryside.
Telephone: 01642 256101
E-mail : parts@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
Owen Jackson-Keenan
Apprentice Parts Advisor
Owen from Redcar is a bit of a ‘piston-head’ and is keen on any motorsport. He’s a Boro fan and enjoys watching football and, of course, Formula 1.
Telephone : 01642 256101
E-mail : owen.jackson-keenan@derekslackmotors.skoda.co.uk
