DEREK WILLS, "a roof reconstruction
expert from England, at work tiling the17th century English house at
the museum of American frontier culture."
text taken from 'leader
newspaper published
28th March 1993'
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 Derek Wills
Partner
Derek is
a second generation roofer who joined the construction industry
following in the footsteps of his family heritage. After
years of Marley roof tile company apprenticeship he stepped
out into the industry of his own right and has established himself as a
prestige craftsman in Kent Peg
tiling and heritage roofing.
In the local community Derek has established himself as a key business
representative. Holding the post of Cranbrook Business
Association Chairman for 4 years before passing over the baton to
follow other interests.
He continues to be the lead heritage trainer within the firm passing
down the key experiences and knowledge that can only be gained from
decades of working in the industry.
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Wayne
Wills
Partner
Wayne
now a father of three joined his father as a Partner in 1994 after many
years of apprenticeship as a young man prior to going off to
broaden
his knowledge in business.
Wayne looks after the running of
the office as well as the site management for our larger projects and
solar PV installation projects.
As well as looking after our
health and safety requirements he strives to maintain and uphold a
commitment to standards throughout the firm.
 In the local
community Wayne has established himself with a nearby school
as a
Governor since 2007 which sees him either regularly supporting the
schools student cohort activities or helping with the school's
running as his role dictates.
Because of this work he has also
supported and worked alongside Kent County Council in managing the
process for the build of a new build school project in Ashford, Kent.
This means working within a second governing body.
In his time Wayne has also been a parish councilor and helped in
numerous community activities.
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 John Wills
Salaried Partner
John father
of two joined the firm after leaving school at sixteen to work as an
apprentice to both Wayne and Derek.
John has gained his experience in heritage roofing as well as the need
for attention to detail from his work with Wayne and Derek.
 As continued profession development John has
undergone Lead Sheet Association training to qualify as a lead worker
and has since carried out many quality lead works over the years.
John has a wide knowledge of roof materials and is the lead roofer in
all our prestige roofing projects given his commitment to quality and a
high level of organisational management. He has travelled the country
to
fit Nu-Lok roofing system and PV
panels.
John is also the lead trainer in Western
Red Cedar shingles on which he is an highly experienced
fitter.
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Derek
Wills took the mantle from his father with pride and has passed his
knowledge onto many an apprentice in his time.