Meet our staff

Graham Hudson is our Director of Electronic Assessment. Graham has over 'twenty-five years' experience of implementing and managing large-scale assessments. Out of work, Graham supports a local hospice and restores classic cars.

Sid Spalding is the General Manager for education and also responsible for managing the development ofinternational education business. Sid has been with DRS for 5 years. A qualified engineer, Sid now specializes in examinations and assessment. Out of work, Sid enjoys cycling, paragliding and photography.

Teresa Boakes is one of our Sales Order Processing Administrators.

Sam Jones is our Senior Account Manager for education and has been with DRS for 7 years. Sam has an honours degree in economics and out of work enjoys winter sports and motorcycling and has undertaken a number of cycle rides for charity.

Gary Brighton is our Operations Director and has overall responsibility for the Bureauand Print divisions as well as the Project Office.  

Colin Cowles is our Bureau Manager and has been with DRS for 4 years. Colin has an MBA and qualifications in project management and coaching. A team player, Colin thrives on a busy operational environment. Out of work he enjoys playing the Saxophone and relaxing with his family.

Ed Jenkins is the head of our Project Office.

Michael Smethurst is one of our International Regional Managers and has been with DRS for 13 years. Michael specialises in international business development and is a member of the Institute of Export. Out of work, Michael has undertaken a number of long distance cycle rides for charity.

John Gomersall is one of our International Regional Managers and has been with DRS for 16 years. John has a maths degree, 40 years relevant experience and is a specialist on scanning solutions for the African continent. Out of work, John enjoys watching sport on TV.

John Hancock is our Bid Office Manager and holds qualifications in engineering, quality and project management. John has been wit DRS for 14 years and has worked in engineering, sales and exam marking. Out of work John plays electric guitar, enjoys caravanning and has helped charities for children with Leukemia and Diabetes.

Simon Bishop is our Quality Manger and he has been with DRS for 5 years. Simon has considerable experience of quality assurance, environmental, information security and continuity management practices and processes. Out of work Simon plays the guitar and enjoys gardening.

Here are 3 members of our 8-strong Engineering team: (from left to right) Phil Kenyon – Engineering Manager, Kashem Abdul and Andy McLean our Senior Customer Support Engineers. The team are fully trained and experienced in the support of DRS hardware & software and provide installation, training and maintenance of our high performance scanning products around the world as well as assistance via the DRS Helpdesk. Out of work the team enjoy body-building, photography, running, cycling and music.

Natalie Lexton is our Training Group Leader, responsible for training delivery. Natalie is a qualified member of the Institute of IT Training and has been with DRS for 2 years. Out of the office, Natalie enjoys snowboarding and photography.

Our Human Resources team comprise (left to right) Laura Simpson - HR Administrator, Jules Gane – HR Manager and Sachel Grant – HR Officer. The team are seasoned HR professionals and all are members of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Out of work, Sachel plays for the DRS DRagonS netball team, Laura enjoys singing and Jules is a keen gardener.

Details of our Board Of Directors can be found here.