The Team

Andrew Jones- Technical Sales Specialist 

Andrew originates from a Somerset dairy farm and has a background in farm management in the last 20 years. In the past seven years he has worked in the agricultural supply side of the industry in Livestock breeding and feed areas.

His main expertise is in cow nutrition and he works closely with our customers adding value to their businesses with sound practical advice on the use of  products and services which are purchased through the group.

Andrew can be contacted on Tel 07717 442888 or andrew@davidbardgett.co.uk

 

 

David Quance  – Sales Development Manager

David grew up on  a dairy farm in Devon. He studied at Bicton Agri College after leaving school and then moved to New Zealand for a period to play rugby. On his return, David joined Bridgmans Agri Supplies and progressed through the ranks to help run the business. Following Mole Valley Farmers purchasing the business he oversaw the integration of  into MVF, David then progresses to worth within several sectors of MVF including Direct Sales. He then joined work Harpers Feeds where he project managed the design and build of their new retail store at Holsworthy.  After completing this project, David was keen to be more engaged with agriculture and wanted to help develop farmers business and profitability.  So, he joined Brinicombe Agri as a Territory Sales Manager of animal health, livestock supplementation and feeding throughout the South West. Phil Cooper commented that “David’s extensive and diverse knowledge and experience within agriculture brings a new dimension to the team in Sherborne and broadens the skills and knowledge which we offer our existing and potentially new customers going forward.  David lives in North Devon and is covering  Devon and Cornwall whilst also continuing to develop our business in in the Wessex Region”. David’s focus is always helping our clients improve their Profitability and Quality of Life.

David can be contacted on Tel: 07395 498175 or david@davidbardgett.co.uk

 

Bridgette  has 18 years experience working in the business at David Bardgett Limited. Bridgette is based in the office and carries out all the administration functions as well as providing quotes for fuel and other one off purchases.

Bridgette can be contacted on Tel: 01935 850993 or bridgette@davidbardgett.co.uk

 

 

Gerard Finnan – Director 

Gerard Finnan has over 30 years experience as a farm management consultant and is a member of the Farm Consultancy Group and a partner in Midwest Consulting Ltd, based in Sherborne. He specialises in providing financial and technical advice to dairy and mixed farming businesses and focuses particularly on strategic planning for business development or restructuring.

 

Phil Cooper- Director 

Phil Graduated in 1996 from the University of London, Wye College with a BSc (Hons) in Agricultural Business Management. After graduating he worked for Booker Farming in Norfolk. He joined FCG in November 1998. Originally working in Gloucester, Phil is now based in the Sherborne office as one of the partners covering the Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset area.

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