Our Team

With extensive experience in the sports turf industry, Simon’s businesses encompass turf production, golf course and sports pitch construction, specialist earthworks and shaping and groundcare machinery sales. Leading by example, he’s hard working, motivated and his hands-on nature and enthusiasm helps to drive our unique and innovative approach to turf production. With a friendly and approachable manner he sets high customer service standards from initial quotation to after sales care.

Wayne has worked at the highest levels of elite sport for almost two decades, helping to deliver and manage some of the biggest and most unique stadium projects in multi-use event management and elite football stadia. Also, part of UEFA’s selected pitch consultancy team he has helped with tournament support for euro 2020 delivering performance quality standards across Europe.

Along with Simon, Wayne will help lead the group’s operations and day to day management. With a degree in sportsturf science & management and a self-proclaimed perfectionist, he prides himself on attention to detail and knows exactly what it takes to deliver quality consistently.

In his free time, Wayne enjoys long walks around the countryside with his young family and puppy Springer Duke, but most of all a nice holiday in the sun.

During his 20 years at Tillers, Alan has amassed an extensive knowledge of our farm land. Vastly experienced, he organises seed bed preparation, chemical and fertiliser applications, mowing, irrigation and still finds time for daily field checks. Away from turf production he enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons and grandchildren.

Stuart has recently joined Tillers after over 20 years of Arable Farming and Contracting management on three continents. Stuart is well-placed to ensure the efficient and smooth running of our extensive fleet of Tractors, Harvesters and Mowers. He has a wealth of experience with production techniques and machinery and is a keen advocate for more environmentally friendly farming practices.

Away from turf, he enjoys coaching his son’s junior rugby team and pastry baking.

Tom organises the harvest team and allocates where they need to be to fulfil the many orders Tillers receives. Tom also heads up the quality and order control, ensuring the right products go on the correct hauliers to get where they need to be, supervising the quality control of what goes out to keep a high standard within the industry.

Outside of work, Tom prioritises time with the family with his wife and two daughters. Tom can also be mountain walking, seeking good food, partaking in field sports and competitive shooting.

Matt is our highly skilled Specialist Turf Manager at Tillers Turf, where he takes meticulous care of our HTPro and specialist turf. With his expertise and attention to detail, Matt ensures that our turf maintains its pristine condition. When he's not tending to the turf, Matt enjoys quality time with his family, engaging in activities like playing golf and exploring theme parks on weekends.

Matt is our Stores Manager with over two decades in the turf industry, with roles varying from operating to repairing the vast fleet of equipment, tractors and vehicles. Matt's knowledge and skills support the production and operation of the farm running smoothly.

Away from the stores/workshop, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife and chocolate lab George, also in his man cave pottering, repairing and designing/making creations with his favourite tool, the 3D printer.

Steve Everatt is a Harvest Manager here at Tillers Turf who is responsible for organising the harvest team, ensuring order fulfilment and maintaining quality control. With his years of experience in the industry, Steve has developed excellent leadership skills and is known for his ability to manage a team effectively. He works closely with his team to ensure that the harvest is completed efficiently and to the highest standard.

When he's not at work, Steve enjoys spending time with his family and pets. He has two kids and two dogs named Biscuit and Blue. On weekends, he enjoys taking them for walks and spending time outdoors.

Dylan Thompson is a highly skilled Specialist Pitch Supervisor at Tillers Turf, entrusted with the care and maintenance of our HTPro turf. With an impressive background as the former Head Groundsman for Doncaster Rovers, Dylan brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role. On weekends, Dylan finds pleasure in watching football matches, hitting the gym, and embarking on refreshing long walks.

Becky is responsible for the accounting operations across the group. With both practice and commercial experience she is well equipped to manage the finances of our four companies. Away from the numbers and when not looking after her beloved cats Coco and Maya, she enjoys hiking, gardening and visiting RHS shows.

Pat assists with entry and updates to financial systems and maintaining the farm management system, tracking the wide range of turf production at Tillers.

A dog lover at heart, he has a love/hate relationship with the family cat. Outside the office, he is a fair weather cyclist, enjoys messing around in the garden and taking in museum and art exhibitions.