Meet the Riverview Team
Riverview Contracts has been serving local trades people within East Anglia for more than 17 years and our staff have the knowledge and experience to match.
Trevor Hunt
Owner of Quay & Riverview
Trevor originally founded Riverview’s sister company in 1992 having worked in the plumbing and heating industry from when he left school. The company grew and Riverview was founded in 2002 to divide up the company’s contract and retail business.
Trevor proudly ran the business up until he officially retired in 2021.
He now enjoys coming into the office, as and when he pleases. He loves to play golf and can often be found wining and dining clients on and off the golf course. He is a devoted husband, father and incredibly proud grandfather.
Laura Dewhirst
Managing Director Quay & Riverview
Laura has been with the group for over twenty years and
has been instrumental in its growth to be one of the largest independent retailers in the county.
Laura took over as Managing Director, in 2021 and is incredibly proud to steer the company having been taught by the very best!
Laura loves nothing more than spending time with her family. With a love of good food and fine wine, her perfect days are spent around a table with her family.
Dan Hartwig
Contracts Director
Dan Hartwig is our group Contracts Director. As well as seeking new customers and contract projects for the business, Dan plays a key role in the day to day operations at Riverview. Dan is dedicated to making sure our customer needs are met, and prides himself on his excellent customer relationships. Dan would welcome the opportunity to discuss our suitability for any of your future projects.
Dan’s career in the kitchen industry started in 2006, when he joined us as a kitchen fitter, swiftly moving on to be our working Site Supervisor and then taking up the mantle as our Contract’s Director in 2015. These years of experience have given him an extensive knowledge of the kitchen industry, making him well versed to ensure the contracts package we offer is individually tailored to our client’s needs
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When he’s not at work and the sun is shining Dan can be found on his boat with his wife and two daughters as they love nothing more than boating and generally messing about on the river or sea
Adam Towler
Site Supervisor
Adam joined the group in 2011 and learnt his trade as a Kitchen fitter from the very best, our much loved Paul Spriggs.
Working alongside Paul and then independently as a Kitchen fitter Adam downed tools and joined Riverview as our Site Supervisor in 2021.
Adam spends his days visiting our current sites and projects, liaising with Site Agents, Buyers and our own installation teams, ensuring that our installations run smoothly and to schedule. Adam loves working within the construction industry as it presents a new challenge every day – meaning he can use his skills to problem solve.
Outside of work Adams love of cars, in particular VW’s means he is often at various car shows, with his girlfriend.
Lauren Buckenham
Customer Service Manager
Lauren joined us in 2021 having worked at management level in the hospitality industry for many years. Lauren heads up our customer care department and works alongside out Site Supervisor to ensure our projects run as smoothly as possible.
Laurens key concern for our customer service department is ‘Care’ making sure first and foremost that our customers are looked after and supported in the best way. A true problem solver, Lauren has a real eye for detail and scheduling and is always on hand to offer great customer service.
Laurens real passion is travel, and her eye for detail and scheduling means she always has her next trip planned, down to the last detail of the best restaurants in the local area. Her love of travel has seen her visit endless countries including Thailand, Japan, Australia and much of Europe, enjoying local delicacies and a few cocktails along the way!
Caroline Reeder
If we have sold it Caroline has been in charge of ordering it!
Caroline joined the group over twenty years ago and has worked in various departments, including sales, admin and warehousing.
Caroline’s main role is to ensure our core products are replenished and kitchen orders are processed to meet with client schedules. Liaising closely with our sales, logistics and installation teams to make sure to give our customers the best possible service.
Caroline faced the many challenges that Covid presented with real strength and her expertise at sourcing product in challenging times have been unwavering.
Outside of work Caroline enjoys travelling across Europe with her partner, watching YouTube videos from travel bloggers and trips to the theatre. Her favourite show being the Phantom of the Opera which she has seen six times.
Caroline’s travel wish list is never ending and the office enjoys hearing where she is travelling to next.
Oliver Cunnington
CAD Designer & IT Technician
Ollie has worked for the group for over seven years, joining us after he completed his degree at Lincoln University.
Ollie is our in house CAD designer and manages our IT systems, meaning he can often be found telling his colleagues to ‘’turn it off and on again’’. Ollie is a integral part of our team and helps to ensure that all departments varying software run as efficiently as possible . Ollie always enjoys rising to a challenge and finding solutions to staff and client issues.
Outside of working hours Ollie enjoys spending time at the gym, and has a real passion for eating well and improving his knowledge on overall body fitness.
Clare Smith
Clare joined the team in 2016 and offers administrative support to the whole team.
She enjoys the interactions with her colleagues and installation teams and Clare is often referred to, as our ‘Mum of the office’.
Clare has been integral in the rolling out of our new stock control systems and works closely alongside all of our departments to ensure we operate as efficiently as possible.
Clare’s heart belongs to her beautiful family, and she is at her happiest when she is surrounded by her beloved grandchildren. With her cheeky sense of humour and her playful nature it is no wonder they all enjoy spending time at Nanna and Grandad’s.
Edward Chapman
Maintenance & Customer Care
Edward works closely alongside Lauren our customer care Manager and is on hand to ensure all of our clients customer care and maintenance issues are resolved promptly and efficiently.
Outside of work Edward loves to spend time with his family including his little dog Hera. He can often be found at the gym in the early mornings working through his exercise regime with a big smile on his face.
Loulabelle Gooch
Accounts Assistant
Loulabelle is our Accounts Assistant who provides administrative, and accounts support for our Managing Director Laura. Her duties include sending and paying invoices, reconciling company accounts, and maintaining customer records. She also assists with basic administration tasks and is on hand to answer any queries raised by staff or external clients or suppliers.
Loulabelle is currently doing her level 2 Accounts and Finance Assistant Apprenticeship, which is helping her to develop her knowledge and skill within her job.
She has an interest in all things true crime, so her time out of work is often spent reading or watching true crime documentaries.
Amy Padget
Accounts & Admin Assistant
Amy is our Accounts and Administrative Assistant who provides administrative and accounts support for our Managing Director Laura.
Her duties include sending and paying invoices, reconciling company accounts and maintaining customer records. She also assists with basic administration tasks and is on hand to answer any queries raised by staff or external clients or suppliers.
Outside of work Amy is a proud mother to her daughter, and is a keen organiser. Her days are always jam packed with family activities and trips out with her friends and family.
Chris Warner
Warehouse & Distribution
Chris joined us over five years ago and his main role is to
ensure that the products ordered get to the clients complete, correct and is in great condition.
Chris loves aircraft, but not flying, and has a vast model
collection which he enjoys making with his son.
Daniel Dowe
Warehouse & Distribution
Dan’s main role is to ensure that all Kitchens and core products are delivered safely and efficiently to our clients.
Dan takes a real pride in the service that he can offer and always strives to be polite and build relationships with the clients that he meets on his deliveries.
Dan is a devoted father of three and enjoys nothing more than time spent with his children and his partner.
Alex Russell
Warehouse & Distribution
Alex’s main role is to ensure that all Kitchens and core products are delivered safely and efficiently to our clients.
Alex takes a real pride in the service that he can offer and always strives to be polite and
build relationships with the clients that he meets on his deliveries.
Alex is a keen rambler and his weekend are often spent
walking the countryside with his beloved dog Skye.