MEET THE TEAM
At the School Minibus Company we love what we do. We are a friendly, helpful team with extensive knowledge about the minibus leasing business. To speak to someone about leasing or buying a school minibus, please contact one of the team below.
Lorraine Shaw is a Director of the business and one of the founders of School Minibus Company
“I have been with the company for nearly 10 years and have seen many changes to my clients transportation needs. With increasing pressures on school budgets, compliances and legislations, my experience will ensure you are given the most up to date advice in all aspects of your vehicle purchase. In my spare time, I enjoy walking the dog, swimming and exploring the countryside in my camper van”
Melinda Fretter has worked for School Minibus Company for ten years and is their Client Relationship Manager. She is responsible for looking after clients once they have taken delivery of their brand new minibuses (and also their vans and cars).
Melinda likes to ensure client satisfaction and maintain a strong relationship with them and is passionate about excellent customer service.
“I enjoy long country walks with my Husband and Jack Russell called Harley, I am very active and like to keep fit. I have recently spent a lot of time exploring Cornwall and have fallen in love with it”
Kelly Johnson is head of admin and has been with the company for 5 years. Kelly controls the order processing, raising customer’s documents, sign writing and ensuring our customers get all the relevant information required to operate their fleet efficiently.
“I enjoy going to the gym on a daily basis and a keen motorcyclist at weekends. My big passion is travelling and in most recent years has visited India, Peru, Japan & Budapest”
Alex Weir joined us in November 2013 as our New Business Development Apprentice and has now completed his NVQ Level 3 in Customer Care with Chichester College.
“I provide sales support and assistance to both to Lorraine and Tracy and also have my own customers I look after. I regularly check that our customers are being offered the most competitive prices. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, cooking and driving having recently passed my test”
Rosemary Sewell has been with the company for four years and works closely with Kelly to ensure the smooth running of our admin department. Rosemary’s background is in engineering so she is often lends a hand where IT expertise is required.
“I enjoy walking for miles at a time and love to explore the Sussex countryside. I am a keen swimmer. My biggest passion is my garden”
Joe Sacco is also a Director of the company and joined back in 2000 when the company was first formed. Joe has a wealth of experience within the industry and is on hand to advise and guide you through buying cars, vans & minibuses.
“I am very passionate about cars having been in the industry a long time. I can also advise on the most cost effective way to run your company fleet. In my spare time, my children aged 10 and 6 like to keep me on my toes and most weekends we have an adventure planned. I also play football on a weekly basis to help me keep fit.”
Andy Saych is our Fleet Account Manager and has over 25 years’ experience in customer care. Andy will work with you to source your fleet cars and vans and also the best offer and advice when running your own car on a personal contract hire or lease.
“I enjoy rugby, reading and running. I am currently in the process of running 12 marathons in 12 months raising much needed funding for RNOP (Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital)”
