Seeking FirstPro 2016

First Pro of the Year: Jenny Simpson, Stewart Fletcher & Barrett

Jenny Simpson, a Client Manager at Stewart Fletcher & Barrett, has been named FirstPro 2016.  Jenny joined the firm straight from school in 2009.  Last year was an exceptional year for Jenny.  At the age of just 22 she passed her exams to become ACA qualified, was promoted to Client Manager and now co-runs the firm͛s Coventry office, managing a team of four and looking after nearly 200 clients.   

Business Services Professional: Phil Ewing, Harrison Beale & Owen

Phil Ewing is one of the driving forces behind HB&O, a strong ‘medium’ sized accountancy firm, and leads their Coventry office.  Phil is excellent at building networks in the business community, always presenting a very human front to his working relationships. Whilst a ‘good company man’ he goes beyond the normal representational role, and in his spare time devotes no small effort to the cause of the Heart of England Trust, along with other personal charity work.

Financial Professional: Rachel Horner, SFB Group

Rachel Horner is Director of SFB Tax Solutions Limited, part of The SFB Group. Rachel, who has over 15 years’ experience advising UK and international businesses, set up SFB Tax Solutions 18 months ago in response to a local need for specialised tax advice.

Rachel has recently launched a wellbeing programme for staff at The SFB Group, which has been instrumental in maintaining high staff motivation and happiness levels at the firm. Rachel is also supporting the Mary Ann Evans Hospice this year and will be taking part in the Strictly Learn To Dance competition.

Legal Professional: Emma Gamble, Shakespeare Martineau

Emma is an outstanding contributor to the business, her team and to the community in her charitable fund raising.  She has climbed the ladder to partnership in Shakespeare Martineau through hard work and a unique approach, bringing to bear her previous career experience working for a property investment company in Australia and then in the sales team of a leading Midlands housing association.  Her management skills have developed a highly motivated and proactive team and she is always the first to organise charitable fund raising events.

Property Services Professional: Paul Rice, Wright Hassall

Paul Rice is the Team Head of the rural department and a Partner at Wright Hassall. He advises on buying, selling and leasing of property as well as all aspects of domestic and European Legislation as it impacts on farming and rural businesses. Paul took over as chairman of CLA Warwickshire in August 2014 and has previously held the position of Warwickshire NFU Chairman. Paul is a director of the Warwickshire Rural Hub, a community interest company set up to help rural businesses develop innovative, profitable and market led enterprises. He also chairs the rural sub group of the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership.

First Pro of the Year: Jenny Simpson, Stewart Fletcher & Barrett

Jenny Simpson, a Client Manager at Stewart Fletcher & Barrett, has been named FirstPro 2016.  Jenny joined the firm straight from school in 2009.  Last year was an exceptional year for Jenny.  At the age of just 22 she passed her exams to become ACA qualified, was promoted to Client Manager and now co-runs the firm͛s Coventry office, managing a team of four and looking after nearly 200 clients.