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About us
The senior team behind Champion Contractors have a wealth of customer service experience.
All individuals strive for excellence and pride themselves on their industry knowledge gained over 60 years' combined service.
Please see below for an insight into each of our Senior Team members.
Jim McMeekin - Director
Jim joined Champion in 2009 with a brief to firmly establish the Contractors Division within the freelance market sector. He has over 30 years' experience of providing services to contractors, half of those with accountancy support businesses and half with a large engineering and technical recruitment company.
Reporting to the Champion board, Jim oversees all sales, marketing, operational, technical and customer/client care activities. He also provides high level legislative guidance and added value support to contractors, agencies and end-hirer organisations.
In his spare time, Jim enjoys playing sport, reading and travel.
Richard Allen - Senior Sales Manager
Richard joined Champion in 2010 and is responsible for managing sales opportunities associated to key accounts. He has twenty years' experience of providing services to contractors, both in sales and account management roles.
Richard is responsible for growing Champion Contractors in the south of England and specialises in the fields of technology, engineering and healthcare. His role involves introducing the service to freelancers and agencies and developing lasting relationships with them.
Most of Richard's free time is taken up by his two sons. When they aren't running him ragged he enjoys a game of golf, a good book and a large glass of red.
Christie Easton - Operations Manager
Christie joined Champion in 2018 and has been fundamental in helping to establish a new administration team.
Her role is varied and sees her managing a growing administration department, ensuring legislative audit and compliance requirements are adhered to; and a high level of customer services is provided at all times to contractors and agencies alike. In addition she is also responsible for managing operational processes and efficiencies.
Outside of work Christie is keen to keep active – enjoying walking and spin cycle classes. She also loves spending time with friends and family and exploring sunnier climes whenever possible.