Committed & dedicated

Meet the Team

Meet the team who work tirelessly to produce our high quality Golf, Landscape and Wildflower Turf and provide exceptional customer service throughout the UK and Europe.

Turf Production

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Simon Hutton

With extensive experience in the sports turf industry, Simon’s businesses encompass turf production, golf course and sports pitch construction, specialist earthworks and shaping and groundcare machinery sales. Leading by example, he’s hard working, motivated and his hands-on nature and enthusiasm helps to drive our unique and innovative approach to turf production. With a friendly and approachable manner he sets high customer service standards from initial quotation to after sales care.

Production and Estates Manager

Kieran Ellis

Kieran Ellis is our Production and Estates Manager at Tillers Turf, responsible for overseeing daily production operations and the management of our estate. He ensures that all processes run smoothly, from coordinating teams to maintaining high standards across the site. With years of experience in the industry, Kieran has developed strong leadership skills and is known for his ability to manage both people and operations effectively. He works closely with his team to ensure everything is delivered efficiently and maintained to the highest standard.

When he’s not at work, Kieran enjoys spending time with his family and pets. He has two dogs named Simba and Skylar. On weekends, he enjoys taking them for walks and spending time outdoors.

Operations and Compliance MANAGER

Stuart Dally

Stuart joined Tillers after over 20 years of arable farming and contracting management across three continents. As our Operations and Compliance Manager, he is well-placed to ensure the efficient and smooth running of our operations while maintaining high standards of compliance across the business. Stuart has a wealth of experience in production techniques and machinery, and is a keen advocate for more environmentally friendly farming practices.

Away from turf, he enjoys coaching his son’s rugby team and pastry baking.

GOLF AND TECHNICAL MANAGER

Richard Owens

Richard joined us after 20 years as Course Manager at Boston West Golf Club, and with over 40 years experience in the golf and turf industry he is well placed to offer advice and technical support for our highly specialised golf and wildflower turf products. He’s passionate about biodiversity on the golf course and is a former Conservation Greenkeeper of the Year and winner of the Lincolnshire Environmental Award. In his spare time you’ll most likely find him down at the waters edge pursuing his passion for angling.

Richard is also currently Chairman of the Turfgrass Growers Association.

SPECIALIST TURF MANAGER

Matt Tietjen

Matt is our highly skilled Specialist Turf Manager at Tillers Turf, where he takes meticulous care of our Tillers Hybrid Turf and specialist turf. With his expertise and attention to detail, Matt ensures that our turf maintains its pristine condition. When he’s not tending to the turf, Matt enjoys quality time with his family, engaging in activities like playing golf and exploring theme parks on weekends.

Sales

Customer service and logistics coordinator

Amy Tattersall

Originally from rural Virginia, Amy brings over 15 years of customer service experience across a diverse range of industries, including hospitality, construction, and non-profits. Known for being the first point of contact and always happy to help, Amy’s background in governance and attention to detail make her process-driven approach invaluable to the team.

Outside the office, Amy enjoys gardening, cooking, practicing yoga, and planning her next adventure abroad. However, her greatest joy comes from spending quality time with her family whenever she gets the chance to return to the States.

Customer service and logistics coordinator

Pippa Price

Pippa plays a key role in keeping Tillers Turf operations running smoothly, delivering dependable customer service and ensuring logistics are well coordinated. With great communication skills and a calm, organised approach, she helps customers receive their orders on time while providing friendly, knowledgeable support.

Outside of work, Pippa enjoys tabletop gaming and the creativity that comes with it. She also loves spending quality time with her family, making the most of relaxing moments together.

DEPOT MANAGER, BAGSHOT

Craig Lees

Craig manages our Bagshot depot and provides an outstanding service to his landscape and domestic customers. Following his time in the army he spent a number of years managing the grounds of a large private estate in Surrey. His spare time is spent with his wife and four children, often clambering over toys strewn around the house.

Accounts

GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR

Becky Watson

Becky is responsible for the accounting operations across the group. With both practice and commercial experience she is well equipped to manage the finances of our four companies. Away from the numbers and when not looking after her beloved cats Coco and Maya, she enjoys hiking, gardening and visiting RHS shows.

ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR

Dawn Miles

Dawn keeps our financial systems running smoothly as our Accounts Administrator, supporting everything from daily entries to system updates and helping ensure the wider team has the information they need.

Away from the office, Dawn is keen traveller and when she’s not exploring new places she can usually be found tending to her garden. Dawn is also an enthusiastic F1 fan, never missing a chance to catch the latest race.

Digital

COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA MANAGER

Pete Taylor

Pete is responsible for producing photography and video content for the company’s website and social media channels. His attention to detail and creativity bring a unique perspective to the content he produces. In addition to content creation, Pete also manages the company’s website, ensuring that it remains user-friendly and up-to-date. Outside of work, Pete is an accomplished photographer who enjoys pursuing personal projects in film, football, live music, and festivals.