Meet Our Team
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Sales Team
Josh Willis
Managing Director
Josh has over 19 years experience in the motorhome industry and brings a very fresh, young and enthusiastic approach.
Josh is a keen Southampton FC fan and he spends most of his spare time with his family. His four children Max, Charlie, Cait & Leo keep him on his toes as well as the latest member to their family - Chase, a cocker spaniel!
Graham Emery
Sales Manager
Graham joined us in January 2012 and was instantly a great addition to the sales team. Graham has over twenty years experience in the motor industry, having previously worked for Peugeot, Mazda, Volkswagen, Smart, Seat & Volvo.
Graham moved to our Christchurch branch in December 2014 and has recently returned to Southampton.
Graham is a keen runner both for fun & competitively and has completed both the London Marathon & Goofy Challenge in Disney World three times already (one dressed as a gingerbread man).Graham also enjoys spending time with his three godsons, two god daughters and friends.
Cheryl Aldis
Senior Sales Executive
Cheryl has been with us for 16 years and very much enjoys the motorhome / leisure industry. Her honest and friendly approach has made her a big success with our customers.
She's down to earth and enthusiastic meaning that nothing is a problem as her many thank you cards explain.
She can never be seen without a Costa on her desk and with 14 years of loyalty points, will never have to buy a coffee again!
Steve Barnes
Senior Sales Executive
Steve joined us in June 2014 with a wealth of experience from the Motorhome industry.
He had been working in the Motorhome industry for over 15 years, starting his career as a valeter at the age of only 15, previously working for the Willis family. He has a real passion for the industry and regularly uses motorhomes taking his wife, daughter Keira and son Finn away on holiday.
He is a keen football player, playing regularly in a 7-a-side team but unfortunately supports Portsmouth FC.
Nicky Hopper
Marketing Manager
Nicky joined us in 2014 bringing a wealth of marketing skills and knowledge from a career in Marketing spanning 16 years; previous employers include WestQuay Shopping Centre, Aviva and TGI Fridays.
As well as organising all the events and shows, Nicky is head of our social committee ensuring we all enjoy regular nights out! Nicky loves spending time with her children Alfie and Millie and visiting her mum in Spain.
Mike O'Connor
Sales Support
Mike joined us in 2009 and has an excellent understanding of first class teamwork & customer care. Mike previously owned a motorhome himself and has many years experience in the motorhome industry.
Mike loves a game of golf with his wife Andra as well as a regular spot of fishing near his home in Hayling Island. Mike enjoys keeping the staff fed and watered throughout the day... making it impossible to diet!!
Kay Caldwell
Accounts Admin
Kay's been with the company for 15 years and her bubbly personality, hard work ethic and her ability to work well with the team, make Kay a great asset.
Away from work Kay has a busy social life, enjoying time with her husband, friends and children.
Service Team
Tom Willis
After Sales Director
Tom has been a part of the family business since June 2005 and has grown the Service Department over the years.
Tom is a keen Southampton FC fan and also enjoys playing football, golf and is a keen runner - along with Graham Emery, has run many a race and the odd marathon raising money for charity.
Daniel Hawkes
Service Advisor
Dan joined our Aftersales department in March 19 coming from previous experience in the motor trade. He enjoy films (mainly marvel) and music, having seen the Foo Fighters 9 times in 8 years. He also has a passion for cars and has built and raced his own car!
Graham Hall
Workshop Foreman
Graham joined in early 2007, and with over 10 years experience he quickly become a valuable part of our service team. In recognition of his efforts Graham was promoted to Workshop Foreman in January 2011.
He is kept busy at home as well with his two daughters Chiara and Imogen.
Robbie Lancaster
Workshop Technician
Robbie joins us with extensive experience in the industry, including 20 years as a coachbuilder that included motorhomes. He has also worked as a motorhome technician.
He lives with his soon to be wife Tricia and their Beagle dog, Harley, who keeps them busy requesting regular long walks!
Chris Hulbert
Workshop Technician
Chris joined us in September 2014, this being his first experience in the motorhome industry, previously working in amateur dramatics.
Chris is the proud father to twin boys.
In Chris' spare time, he is a keen photographer & Volkswagen enthusiast.
Martin Butler
Valeter
Martin has been valeting motorhomes to the highest possible standards for over 14 years, so we were delighted when he decided to join us in August 2004. Martin has already improved the standard of all of our vehicles which doesn't come as a surprise due to his hard work ethic.
Andy Brown
Valeter
Andy joined us with 5 years experience of valeting in the motor industry. Before that he worked in the building trade.
He is interested in drawing and watching films, but its mainly kept busy with his four children aged from 2 to 17! He enjoys spending time with his family.
Sales Team
Josh Willis
Managing Director
Josh has over 19 years experience in the motorhome industry and brings a very fresh, young and enthusiastic approach.
Josh is a keen Southampton FC fan and he spends most of his spare time with his family. His four children Max, Charlie, Cait & Leo keep him on his toes as well as the latest member to their family - Chase, a cocker spaniel!
Andy Diggle
Sales Manager
Andy started with Hants & Dorset Motorcaravans in 1997 and will be a familar face to a lot of customers especially whilst working on the Auto-Sleepers at numerous national indoor shows.
Andy has an excellant attitude & appetite for work & has built a great reputation for his helpful approach & customer care. This has resulted in an incredible amount of repeat business from his loyal customers at Dorset.
Although Andy started with Dolphin when we aquired the Dorset branch, he fitted in well. The ice was broken when in his first week he was heading off to work at the NEC show for the week... & forgot his trousers!!
Away from work Andy & his wife Jane have their hands full looking after three children Eleanor, Miles & Will. Andy also enjoy's football & watches both Bournemouth & Southampton play when possible.
Ryan Smith
Sales Executive
Ryan joined us in March 2015, with previous experience working for an insurance broker for 10 years. Ryan was new to the motorhome industry but has been very successful in his role. Ryan enjoys cooking at home and can usually be found at work eating and always has a drawer full of treats!
Ryan worked for 3 years as a aprt of our Southampton team, but has recently moved to the Christchurch branch.
He likes to keep fit by playing football and is a keen fan of Southampton FC.
Rob Barker
Sales Executive
Rob has over eleven years experience in the motorhome industry having worked for Hampshire & Dorset Motorcaravans prior to Dolphin taking it over in February 2013. Rob is a key part of our Dorset sales team and as well as direct selling he also looks after the majority of customer handover's & demonstrations, which is extremely useful when collecting your motorhome.
Away from work Rob enjoys spending time with his family and also is a keen Bournemouth supporter.
Tina Trowbridge
Sales Administrator
Tina has joined Dolphin recently as Sales administrator for the Dorset team. Tina joins us with over 20 years’ experience in providing customer care and administration services. She will always give you a warm welcome and even a nice warm drink too.
She enjoys planning and organising her family holidays, which is usually traveling around Europe and visiting family in Italy. She also has a passion for skiing and has been a keen Netball player in the Bournemouth Leagues for nearly 20 years. Tina can often be found out on cycle rides with her young daughter around the local area.
Sue Quinn
Accounts Manager
Sue looks after all of our accounts duties along with some general administration.
Away from work Sue enjoys spending time with the family and looking after the grandchildren.
Service Team
Sam Newman
Aftersales Manager
Sam joined us in February 2017 in a new role as Health and Safety officer. He has since worked in our sales team at both Southampton and Christchurch and has now been promoted to Aftersales Manager in our Dorset branch. He previously worked as a private jet dispatcher for a year in Farnborough and cabin crew for British Airways for 5 years out of Heathrow.
He has two little boys keeping him busy at home - Henry and Noah. He is a keen Saints supporter and can't wait until Henry can go to his first match!
Paul Farrell
Service Advisor
Paul joined our Southampton Service team in December 2015. He was new to the motorhome industry but has over 25 years of customer service experience mainly in retail.
He has two young children Saoirse and Amara who keep him on his toes outside of work. He is a keen rugby fan supporting his home country of Ireland as well as his home club Ulster.
In Summer 2018, Paul moved to be part of our brand new Dorset Service Department.
Craig Warrilow
Workshop Foreman
Craig has worked in the motorhome industry as a technician for over 15 years. He joins us with a huge amount of experience and we were delighted to make him our Workshop Foreman at the new Christchurch workshop when it opened in June 2018.
In his spare time, he likesa to ride his mountain bike and often does soaround Wales. He falls off regularly! (Craig had not long been with us wen he fell off his bike and broke his collar bone!) He also goes jogging with his boxer dog Dexter.
Gary Tizard
Workshop Technician
Gary was with his last company for 16 years working his way through many different roles.
Gary enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, plus is a keen supporter of Southampton FC.
Dave Smith
Valeter & Driver
Dave is responsible for all valeting & preparing all of our motorhomes to the highest possible standards, plus carries out the majority of driving duties.
Dave is a keen a motorhomer himself and enjoys driving his Compass down to the New Forest and going out on his mountain bike or kayak. He also enjoys his football and is a keen West Ham fan.
