Executive Board

The NAS is governed by an elected Board of Council Members which sets the industry’s policy and direction.

Elections are held annually in March when nominations are invited from the membership. 

The Association maintains a permanent office in Warlingham, Surrey with a team staffed under the leadership of its Director.

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James Filus

Director of the NAS

Take a look at my profile, here:

www.shopfitters.org/nas-team/

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David Edmonds

NAS President and Managing Director of A Edmonds & Co Ltd

When did you become a member of the NAS? We were founder members of the NAS and so joined in 1919.

What has your company gained by being a member?
Being in construction can be isolating and quite often difficult – the NAS provides a forum of like minded people all struggling with the same issues who can provide guidance and support. Quite often it is the informal discussions that provide as much benefit as the more formal services such as training etc.

How long have you been in the industry?
 I have been directly in construction since 2002 having spent the previous 11 years in heavy chemicals as a Mechanical Engineer.
 
What is your greatest achievement/are you most proud of?

I am incredibly proud of the skills that we have and the ability to turn a two dimensional image into a product of beauty. One of the greatest achievements is the creation of museum cases for the Wallace Collection to house their priceless gold boxes.

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Roger Munnery

NAS Vice president and Business Development Director at Powells Group

When did you become a member of the NAS? It was Powells who joined the NAS on 4th April 2002.

What has your company gained by being a member?

Professionalism, who we are as a company.

How long have you been in the industry?
Toooo many years. At the age of 16 I joined Dunning Shopfitters and late 2018 I will be 61! (I know that’s hard to believe).

What is your greatest achievement/are you most proud of?
Apart from my boys, my family. I joined Powells back in 2002 and have helped shape the company to what it is now, the people within, along with our client base. 

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Norman Barbour

NAS Immediate Past President and Managing Director of Barbour Fit Out

When did you become a member of the NAS? J.B.Barbour & Co Ltd became full members of the NAS in 1988.

What has your company gained by being a member?
Being a member is a demonstration of quality within the Shopfitting and Interior Fit Out sector. Networking with like-minded people with a talented supply chain and a great place to turn to for advice when required.

How long have you been in the industry?

Almost 15 years.

What is your greatest achievement/are you most proud of?

Without a doubt – my kids.

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Marc Allen

NAS Past President and Director of Tekne Shopfitting Ltd

When did you become a member of the NAS? Tekne became members of the NAS some 30+ years ago and remain heavily involved with shaping the future of the association and being influential in the industry of today.

What has your company gained by being a member?
By immersing ourselves in the association’s activities and events, we now treasure the friendship and comradery that has grown through the years between like minded people. The support and advice that we have all experienced is invaluable.

How long have you been in the industry?
My training started from the age of four when I was passed a simple set of tools from my father, and then spent hours learning from the master craftsman himself.  I formally joined the industry at the age of 16, fresh out of school. 

What is your greatest achievement/are you most proud of?

Professionally I have a number I am proud of from my involvement within the Shopfitting arena.  I hold the local record for the shortest time to complete my City & Guilds based NVQ 3 qualification, the NAS Southern and National Apprentice Design Award winner and the youngest person to undertake timed trial event for membership into the Worshipful Company of Joiner & Ceilers.

My greatest personal achievement, which I’m still working towards, is becoming Managing Director of TEKNE.

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Tim Rodwell

Managing Director of Triplar Ltd

When did you become a member of the NAS? Triplar became a member of NAS shortly after being founded 25 years ago.

 What has your company gained by being a member? 
One of the many benefits Triplar has gained since joining the NAS is the ability to provide essential training for the team which is further supported by the development of new and existing skills. Being part of the NAS has enabled us to have a say and influence how the shopfitting industry is viewed.
 
How long have you been in the industry?
I’ve been in the construction industry, specialising in shopfitting and interior contracting for the past 10 years. Before joining Triplar Ltd, I worked in Marketing roles for another construction company.
 
What is your greatest achievement/are you most proud of?
One of my greatest achievement sits within the growth and development of the talented Triplar team. Together, they are committed to assist in shaping the shopfitting industry and I’m very proud with the way in which the changes are being viewed positively.
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John Bailey

Director of Benbow Group

When did you become a member of the NAS?The Benbow Group Ltd became members in February 1995.

What has your company gained by being a member?

Access to specialist training, networking, added prestige of Membership, early knowledge and information on legislation, specialist advice, funding for specialist training.

How long have you been in the industry?
I have been in the Industry since 1968, but the Company was first formed in 1947.

What is your greatest achievement/are you most proud of?
Being National President of the NAS in 2015 and 2016, and SITF Chairman for several years until early 2017. Being with the same Company for nearly 50 years and working up from apprentice to Owner Director through that period.
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Les McCracken

Managing Director of McCue Fit Out

When did you become a member of the NAS? Myself, 30 years ago when joining McCue, however the company has been a member much longer than that.

What has your company gained by being a member?
The company has benefitted from good relationships with fellow members through many events held and in doing so has created an open channel for sharing information on operational issues.

How long have you been in the industry?
I personally have been in the industry for 40 years (incl 30 years at McCue).

What is your greatest achievement/are you most proud of?
I suppose there are quite a number of milestones achieved over the last 30 years, however to have not only survived the last 10 years of externally challenging times but to have continued to grow the business is pleasing, along with some very exciting and beautiful projects delivered in recent years – not to mention two overall winners at both NAS Design Partnership Awards and Retail Week Interiors Awards.

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Martin Quille

Managing Director of CDS Construction Services Ltd

When did you become a member of the NAS? CDS Construction Services Ltd became members of the NAS in 2005. We saw this as the badge of excellence within the shopfitting arena and wanted to be part of this exclusive brand

What has your company gained by being a member?

We have met many like minded individuals at many NAS events and have formed close personal ties with some of the industry’s leading shopfitters and associate members. This has proved to be an invaluable source of support and advice over many years. Hundreds of hours of quality training has been delivered both in-house and out ensuring all of our staff are fully trained. As a business, this means we are able to demonstrate this to our clients and through the SSIP schemes which we are members of.

How long have you been in the industry?

Ignoring my Fathers advice and not choosing another career path, I left school at 15 years of age and became an Apprentice Carpenter & Joiner. Once qualified after three years, I joined CDS where I remain to this day some 31 years later!

What is your greatest achievement/are you most proud of?

Two things in my Business life that I am immensely proud of are firstly becoming MD of CDS Construction upon my Father’s retirement some 15 years ago, and most recently this year, when I became the President of the NAS which I hope I will do justice to in my two year reign. 

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Dave Carpenter

Business Development Manager at Barnwood Shopfitting Ltd