Meet The Team
Meet the people who’ve been pioneering flexible finance since 2005.
It’s absolutely free.
Our people
You can’t offer imaginative, common sense finance solutions without exceptional imaginative, common sense people. Our team are all enthusiastic and dedicated finance specialists who get a buzz out of helping you achieve your goals.
We’re always at the other end of a phone, so if you want to talk about your plans, give us a ring.
Meet The Team
Meet the people who’ve been pioneering flexible finance since 2005.
It’s absolutely free.
Our people
You can’t offer imaginative, common sense finance solutions without exceptional imaginative, common sense people. Our team are all enthusiastic and dedicated finance specialists who get a buzz out of helping you achieve your goals.
We’re always at the other end of a phone, so if you want to talk about your plans, give us a ring.
Mark Johnson
Managing Director
Mark’s been in the finance game for over 20 years and knows the industry inside out. Mark’s world moves fast – and he wouldn’t have it any other way. He leads with energy, passion, and a hands-on approach that keeps the business moving. When he’s not steering the ship, he’s either running after his two daughters or training for a triathlon… depending on the day (and his knees).
Carol Seery
Operations Director
Carol has been part of the Johnson Reed family for over 30 years, originally working alongside Mark Johnson’s father. As our Operations Director, she’s the glue that keeps everything running – day-to-day operations, supporting each team and keeping us on track. Outside the office, Carol is always planning her next adventure and loves exploring new corners of the world whenever she can.
Jamie Collier
Director
After graduating from the University of Bath, Jamie found his way into banking, starting out at Lloyds TSB before moving into the leasing industry. He joined Johnson Reed back in 2005, when the team was still small, and has played a key role in its growth ever since. A self-confessed numbers geek, Jamie balances work with family life – chasing after his three young children – and somehow still finds time for padel and snowboarding.
Ian Gage
Area Director
Ian has been a part of the Johnson Reed team for a number of years so there’s not much he doesn’t know about the finance industry. A specialist in the catering sector, you’ll tend to see Ian representing Johnson Reed at the catering events and conferences up and down the country. Outside of work Ian is often nipping off on holiday or watching his beloved Manchester City on television.
Simeon Duffy
Sales Manager
Before joining us at Johnson Reed, Sim graduated University with an Economics degree, and three years’ Business Development under his belt. He is an enthusiastic and valuable addition to our sales team. However, don’t leave your desk unattended when Sim is in the office, as he is often found playing pranks on the rest of the Johnson Reed team!
Antony Rowland
Account Manager
With a decade of sales experience under his belt since graduating from London Metropolitan University, Antony plays a key role in our sales team. Known for keeping the office lively, he’s a little more low-key at the weekend – usually found on the rugby pitch, at a concert, or enjoying a night at the theatre (often with a large rum in hand).
Peter Phillipson
Account Manager
Pete is one of our account managers and he brings over 10 years of experience to the team. A stand-up comedian in his spare time, Pete is the office joker, often cracking some financed based one-liners. When he’s not at Johnson Reed or telling jokes on stage, Pete can be found in the gym or grooming his luscious beard.
Phil Whitehead
Sales and marketing Manager
Phil is our marketing man! Following four years in education as a media teacher, he is now putting his teaching into practise for us. In his spare time Phil will most likely be found at the Etihad watching his beloved Manchester City and following them around the world.
Ashlea Dutton
Admin Manager
Ashlea is our admin manager, bringing a wealth of experience from her previous accounting roles and looks after our in-house lending accounts. When she’s not crunching numbers, Ashlea can be found drinking a hot chocolate and doting on her son and dog.
Joe Marshall
Administrator
Joe joined JR with multiple years’ experience in the financial sector. He is no longer the youngest in the office, but still likes to remind others of his ability to avoid hangovers after drinking – making everyone else feel old! Joe is also a big United fan leading to lengthy conversations about his club in the office…unfortunately, not usually positive ones.
Grace Tierney
Administrator
Grace is part of our admin team, with over 7 years’ experience previously working for the NHS. In her spare time, she volunteers as a girl guide leader helping girls aged 5 to 7 take part in exciting activities at regular meets and trips away. One of Graces main hobbies is attending her pole dancing classes to keep her fit and active.
Charlie Lovell
Administrator
Charlie works within our admin team. Since he’s not from the Manchester area, he spends his free time exploring what the area has to offer, in the city centre and the surrounding towns. He can also be found on his allotment growing all types of vegetables.
Bea Howison
Marketing and communication’s executive
Our newest recruit, Bea joined at the start of the year. When she’s not busy on Instagram, you’ll find her in a trendy wine bar in Manchester or treating herself to a fresh manicure.
Eilish Ahern
Administrator
Eilish joined our team on the first working day of 2024. Living just a stones throw from the office, Eilish has remained true to her heritage, performing at championship level Irish dancing over the years. Since moving to the area, she has found a new love for cooking as well as her mischievous kitten, Charlie.
Jen Brookes
Administrator
Jen came to us with over 25 years of experience within both the fina Jen is an avid music and film enthusiast and you’ll often find her attending gigs around Manchester and beyond. Jen, similarly to Beth and Eilish in the office loves going over to the States for a long holiday with her husband Craig.