11/08/2026
It is time to meet another member of our team and this time its our Sales Manager Lloyd Clarkson
Lloyd joined the company back in 2007 after realising that his plans to become a vet weren't going to pan out! Whilst very much the practical joker of the office he very often ends up on the wrong end of these.
Outside of work he can usually be found spending time with his family or sitting by a lake attempting to catch fish.
Below we gave him 6 of the best to find out more about him!
Q1 - How long have you been at Whitmore’s Timber?
I was 17 years old when I joined Whitmore’s Timber in September 2007. I spent my first day labouring in the mill, cutting Cedar flitches into boards. Day two, I was thrown into cutting 100mm Oak boules for a big square edge order, which was a huge shock to the system from the day before!
Q2 - What does your role entail?
As Sales Manager, my role is pretty much what you'd expect... looking after customers, pricing jobs and helping keep everything moving. I spend lots of time on the phone and sending emails, but as we're pretty hands on here, it isn't unusual to find me out in the yard or in the mill getting stuck in if needed.
Q3 - What do you like best about the timber industry?
Without a doubt, it's the people. I've had the pleasure of working with some real characters over the years whether they are customers, suppliers, and colleagues! It's an industry full of people who enjoy a good laugh and they make every day interesting.... for the most part!
Q4 It's like asking who your favourite child is, but what's your favourite timber?
It honestly changes on the day! I'm a big fan of Pippy Oak but I can also appreciate some of the more overlooked species like Tulipwood for example, where the colours range from green to Purple. If I had to choose just one, I'd probably go with Ash. It looks fantastic and is a brilliant value for money species.
Q5 - 5. If you could watch any band or artist from any era live at their peak, who would it be?
Queen without a doubt but Led Zeppelin would be a solid second.
Q6 - 6. You fancy a takeaway and you're walking down the High Street—where are you heading?
That's a great question! I love trying food of different types and cultures, but you can't beat a good Chinese takeaway! Thai and sushi would get an honourable mention too.
