Meet our Team
The Team
James Thomas
Shareholder, Auctioneer/Asset Valuer
James has been involved in the Plant, Machinery & HGV Sale since its inception coming from a farming background and has amassed a great knowledge of the assets that we auction. He combines huge enthusiasm with an encyclopaedic knowledge of past sales. In addition to this work on the Catalogue and the formation of the sale he regularly undertakes Valuations for Asset Managers and Insolvency Practitioners.
David Smith
On-line Auction Co-Ordinator & National Account Manager
David is responsible for all lots which go through our plant & machinery auctions and every aspect of the organisation of the sale, ensuring it runs smoothly and without problems. He is a dedicated account manager and committed to customer service.
Sara Hamer
Associate/Sales Administration Manager
Been with Brightwells since 1989. Based at Madley – Plant and Machinery Sale Also responsible for all Pedigree Cattle & Sheep Sales, Fodder Sales, Farm Sales etc
Nick Gorst
Joint Managing Director, MRICS FAAV
Nick has been with the company since 1990 and has been instrumental in the expansion of the Plant, Machinery and HGV Division of Brightwells. Nick has been Auctioneering since 1984, having followed his father into the profession, also carrying out Professional Valuations on Plant, Machinery, Commercial and Agricultural Property. In January 2014, he became Joint Managing Director.