Meet the team
Our family-run team work above and beyond to create the exceptional product we deliver.
Talented, passionate and creative, every member of the Beal Homes team is dedicated to making sure our customers experience the Beal Difference without compromise.
Meet the people behind the homes.

Operational Board

Richard Beal
Chief ExecutiveRichard 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.

Ross Clarkson
Sales & Marketing DirectorRoss Clarkson was appointed as Sales Director in July 2024, following the retirement of long-serving Sue Waudby. Ross previously held Sales Director positions with national house builders Bellway and more recently Taylor Wimpey in Yorkshire. Ross now leads on the sales and marketing strategy for Beal Homes, overseeing our team of Sales executives across all our developments.

Andy Devine
Construction DirectorWith 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.

Gemma Beal
DirectorAs 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 Jewitt
Technical DirectorGuy 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

Jason Williams
Finance DirectorA 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 Murphy
Land DirectorChris 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.
Non-executive Board

John Beal
FounderJohn Beal, along with his brother Raymond Beal, were the founders of Beal Developments Ltd which is now marketed as Beal Homes. The company was founded in May 1969. From very small beginnings, building a shop and two new homes in Hedon, east of Hull, it has grown over the years to where it stands today delivering some of the most prestigious housing developments in the region. John (and son Richard) purchased the shares of his brother in 1996. Sadly, Raymond passed away in 2003 after a short illness. In 2010 Richard Beal purchased the shares of his father John, who then served as Non-Executive Chairman until 2021.

Simon Lunt
Non-Executive DirectorSimon Lunt joined the board as a Non-Executive Director in 2017. As a high-profile Senior Partner with Hull-based Solicitors – Gosschalks, Simon brings his extensive legal and commercial expertise to the Company. Simon is also a Director of his own group of property businesses and a member of the Council of the University of Hull, holding the position of Chair of the university’s Audit Committee. He also holds an honorary doctorate of laws from the University of Lincoln – where he held the position of Governor for 10 years. In 2017 Simon was awarded the Lifetime Contribution Award in the Hull Daily Mail Business Awards – in recognition of the leading role he has played in the region’s business community over the past four decades.

John Sutcliffe
Non-Executive DirectorJohn Sutcliffe joined the Board as a Non-Executive Director in 2020, following his retirement as Chief Executive of Yorkshire-based property developer Henry Boot PLC. John established an exceptional track record of performance improvement and building shareholder value over the 13 years with Henry Boot, first as Chief Financial Officer and, from 2016, as CEO. Prior to joining Henry Boot, he was Chief Financial Officer of two other FTSE-quoted PLCs – Leeds-based real estate investment trust Town Centre Securities and jewellery manufacturer Abbeycrest. John remains a Director of two joint venture Henry Boot subsidiaries and a Trustee of the company’s pension scheme, as well as being Treasurer of the University of Sheffield and Chair of the university’s Finance Committee.
Management Team

Kaye Garwood
Senior Sales Office Manager
Sam Cody
Regional Sales Manager
Jamie Barrington
Operations & Part Exchange Manager
Harriet Walker
Field Sales Manager
David Bennett
Commercial Manager
Harry Fawcett
Technical Manager
Tara Martin
Procurement Manager
Sharon Young
Purchase Ledger Manager
Jo-Anne Smith
Senior Architectural Technician
Jessica Wilson
PA to Chief Executive
Leonie Sayer
Office Manager
Vicky Stabler
HR ConsultantSales Team

Laura Proctor
Senior Sales Executive
Celia Budding
Sales Executive
Donna Cowell
Sales Executive
Lindsey Cliff
Sales Executive
Claire Dickinson
Sales Executive
Linda Oakes
Sales Executive
Esna Lee
Sales Executive
Jan Clarke
Sales Executive
Declan O'Kelly
Trainee Sales ExecutiveDesign Team

Tessa Stork
Selections Design Consultant
Amy Langdon
Selections Design Consultant
Kennedy Steel
Selections Design ConsultantCustomer Care Team

Deborah Thompson
Customer Care Manager
Becky Coleman
Customer Care Co-ordinator
Jo Maxwell
Customer Care Co-ordinator
Sam Evers
Home Demonstrator
Dan Hillerby
Customer Care Operative
Phil Hemsworth
Customer Care Operative
Rob King
Customer Care Operative
Tony Kyle
Customer Care PlumberDevelopment Management Team

Simon Parker
Contracts Manager
Wayne Edmond
Contracts Manager
Simon Richardson
Plumbing Manager
John Ellis
Site Manager
John Sharpe
Site Manager
Phil Evenden
Site Manager
Jason Amies
Site Manager
Glen Royland
Site Manager
Danny Towle
Site Manager
Peter Hodgins
Site Manager
Leon Cook
Assistant Site Manager
Jason Foster
Assistant Site Manager
Jordan Taylor
Assistant Site Manager
Keith Knight
Assistant Site Manager
Harrison Haigh
Assistant Site ManagerHelping you to buy your dream home
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