Richard Beal’s building career began at an early age working on site during school holidays and officially joined in 1988 after leaving school. He has experienced every aspect of the business, initially starting work at the bottom, leading right up to being appointed Managing Director in 1996. With a passion for quality, customer service and attention to detail he continually strives for Beal to deliver the finest new homes and enhance the Company’s reputation as the region’s leading house builder. In 2010 he acquired the shares of founder J L Beal, and now owns and leads the next generation of the family business.

Sue Waudby was appointed as Sales and Marketing Director in 2003. She joined Beal Homes earlier that year from a national house builder. Sue has held senior roles with major house builders in York, Wakefield and the East Riding of Yorkshire and now leads on sales and marketing strategy for Beal Homes as well as heading our growing team of development based sales advisers

With more than 26 years of experience in the construction industry, Andy Devine joined Beal Homes in 2022, having previously held senior positions with other national housebuilders across Yorkshire. Andy’s remit is to oversee construction at all Beal Homes’ developments and ensure that the high standards of build and customer service for which Beal has become renowned are maintained as the number of properties we build grows.

As a Director of Beal Homes and Beal Securities, Gemma is also Managing Director of Yorkshire & Lincolnshire Developments (YLD), Beal’s residential lettings and property management business. Gemma is a member of the Beal family and joined the business in 2006, married CEO Richard in 2007 and is now a mother to their two sons, Charlie and Henry. As former Business Woman of the Year, Gemma has always had a passion for business and now takes on the role as Ambassador for Beal Homes in a bid to enhance the customer journey, whilst promoting the brand and committing to the recruiting and development of our co-workers and attracting new talent to the growing family business.

Guy joined Beal Homes in 2006 as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor. A graduate of the first Beal Leadership Academy – an intensive 18 month development programme for the company’s rising stars, Guy held the positions of Technical Manager and Associate Technical Director before joining the Board as Technical Director in December 2018. Guy is now responsible for the company’s surveying, procurement and architectural departments, ensuring Beal homes are built in accordance with the latest Building Regulations, using the most appropriate materials, as efficiently and economically as possible

A Member of the Fellowship of Chartered Accountants for over 10 years, Jason joined Beal Homes in 2010 having previously spent 8 years as the Group’s external Audit Manager. Jason held the position of Group Accountant and Associate Finance Director before being appointed as Finance Director in December 2018. During his time with Beal Homes Jason has overseen the group’s company restructure, improving tax efficiency and streamlining operations. More recently helping secure a new £25m loan facility, providing a sound financial base from which the business can operate.

Chris joined Beal Homes in 2006 as Land Surveyor, following a professional rugby union career playing with top-flight clubs in England and France. Chris held the position of Land Manager and Associate Land Director before joining the Board as Land Director in December 2018. Chris is responsible for sourcing and securing land opportunities within the company’s operating area in addition to growing the company’s strategic land holding.