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Meet the team

Meet the team

The STANTA team

  • Steve Bedford

    Executive Director & Business Advisor

    Steve was appointed as Executive Director in September 2023 and is now responsible for the financial and strategic plans of the Agency and its subsidiary St Albans Property Services.

    Steve has held Operational and Marketing Director roles at two FTSE companies and set up the marketing consultancy specialist business, Conical for whom he continues to be a Director. Steve has very relevant experience that will be of considerable use to STANTA clients.

  • Mark Fordham

    Business Advisor

    Mark spent his early career in small business banking with NatWest, then accountancy and audit. In 2003 Mark set up TaxAssist Accountants providing tax and accountancy services to small businesses. Mark grew this business quickly to 900 clients and 13 staff and successfully sold the business in 2012. Mark also holds a couple of non-executive director roles.

    Mark joined STANTA in 2016 as a business advisor and now uses his experience advising small businesses how to be successful and to keep and eye on costs and profit margins.

  • Eva Lambe

    Operations Manager - Admin & Finance

    Eva co-manages the operations of St Albans Enterprise Agency and St Albans Property Services with an emphasis on administration and finance.

  • Jeni Peacock

    Marketing & Operations Manager

    Jeni joined STANTA in 2024 to manage the marketing elements of STANTA and co-manage the operations of St Albans Enterprise Agency and St Albans Property Services.

Directors

  • Steve Bedford (Executive Director)
  • Beric Read (Chairman)
  • Mel Hilbrown
  • Ian Dunn
  • Mike Ketley
  • Peter Goodman
  • Cathy Phillips
  • Sandy Bell
  • Chris Wallace

Ross Lane, Mercer & Hole Chartered Accountants

Find out more about St Albans Property Services and our offices to rent in St Albans at STANTA Business Centre.

The STANTA Board and Daisy Cooper MP celebrate 40 years helping St Albans District businesses

The STANTA Board and Daisy Cooper MP celebrate 40 years helping St Albans District businesses