Meet The Premier Storage Team
Mark Jepson
Managing Director
With over 20 years working in the Industry, Mark decided to use his knowledge and expertise to his advantage and step out independently. Premier Storage and Office Solutions was born in 2007, resulting from a vision built over many years.
'I started my working life selling power tools before being 'spotted' by a Pallet Rack company, I was asked to join their sales team, and from there on, I didn't look back. After over ten years as an employee, I decided that the time was right to take the leap and set up my own business, realising an ambition of many years.'
'I started out working from my back bedroom on a home PC. After six months, I had outgrown the bedroom; I moved to a unit at West Moor Park, Armthorpe and took on my first staff member. From there, the business has continued to grow to the point we are today. I have a great team working with me, and I couldn't have reached the point I am at today without them.'
Sarah Jepson
Director
After supporting Mark in the background since the birth of the business, Sarah finally joined the company full-time.
'For the past 14 years, I have worked as a Civil Servant in benefit investigations. Mark has been asking me to join the company full-time for many years, but at the forefront of my mind was always that thought, can I work with my husband every day?
Well, here I am, and there is nothing to worry about; all is going great. As a mother and wife, I take great pride in my family and am proud of where the company is today, all thanks to the hard work and dedication of Mark and the team.'
Francesca Kibble
Sales Manager
Francesca is the sales manager in our project department. Francesca's job involves helping our clients maximise their storage space within their warehouse or office department.
Francesca enjoys on-site visits and meeting new and existing clients; she designs warehouse space and offers pallet racking, mezzanine floors, and office & industrial partitioning as storage solutions.
"My job role can be quite complex. A lot of drawing and planning is involved, but nothing is better than seeing the project complete from start to finish. Since I have been in my job role, I have overseen some of Premier Storage's largest projects, and it's been fantastic to be a part of it."
Staci Burke
Financial Administrator
Staci has worked alongside Mark since Premier Storage was born in 2007. She was responsible for creating our first online store, tirelessly working through the product catalogues and ensuring over 12,000 products were available online.
Always a happy and cheerful voice at the end of the telephone, Staci prides herself on ensuring our customers receive excellent service. Her product knowledge is second to none.
'I am a working mum with two boys and a little girl. I love being a mum, but I also love what I do at work - it's hard balancing the two, but I get great satisfaction from my job and from knowing that my customers are happy with the service I have provided.'
Lewis Dowson
IT & Ecommerce Development
Lewis joined the team in 2019 and started in an apprenticeship role.
Lewis completed his apprenticeship and now has a permanent position at Premier Storage. He is responsible for maintaining our eCommerce platforms, as well as deploying and maintaining hardware and software.
"I enjoy creating new products and coding for the website. My job role is very diverse, but it keeps me busy, and seeing the results is a great achievement."
Rich Wakeley
Business Development Manager
Rich is a highly experienced Business Development Manager with a strong background in sales strategy, customer relations, and market expansion.
With extensive experience across various sectors, Rich has a proven track record in identifying new opportunities, strengthening customer relationships, and delivering strategic sales success.
"I’m passionate about building strong, lasting relationships and helping businesses find the right solutions for their needs."
Carole Fletcher
Business Project Manager
Carole's experience in the business-to-business service industry speaks for itself.
With over 35 years in the sector and more than ten years in Facilities Management, she brings a wealth of knowledge, processes, and insight.
Carole is an expert at building relationships and providing solutions where others may see problems.
In her spare time, she enjoys travelling and spending time with her family.
Laura Brandon
IT and Digital Marketing Apprentice
Laura joined Premier Storage as an IT and Digital Marketing Apprentice after successfully running her own online business.
She focuses on SEO, content updates, social media management, and performance analytics.
“Since joining, I’ve already felt like part of the team. Everyone has been incredibly welcoming.”
Olivia Hudson-Brown
Sales Order Processor
With a background in running her own business, Olivia brings excellent organisational skills and attention to detail to her role.
She enjoys cooking, baking, and exploring new places—especially unique coffee shops—with her son.
Olivia values teamwork and is excited to grow within the Premier Storage family.
Molly, Storm and Rogue
The Office Dogs
Team mascots Rogue, Molly and Storm are regulars at Premier Storage.
Rogue is a Cocker Spaniel cross Whippet and the baby of the family.
Molly and Storm are Working Cocker Spaniels who spend weekends competing in Flyball or training.
The trio even joined Mark and Sarah during their National 3 Peaks Challenge training—outlasting their humans with ease.
