Our Team
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Steff Wright, Chairman
Steff is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Gusto Group. He started his first company at the age of 17 and has always had an enthusiasm for developing businesses and innovating in different sectors.
Steff was inspired by the Rio Summit in 1992 and has pioneered sustainability in his ventures ever since, building energy-efficient homes and empowering those communities to live more sustainably.
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Jerome Wright, Commercial Director
Jerome is the co-founder of Gusto Construction and a highly experienced Construction and Commercial Manager working across all of Gusto Construction’s developments.
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Lorne Ffoulkes-Jones, Operations Director
Lorne began his construction career 32 years ago as a tradesman. Over the years he has amassed extensive experience in residential, commercial and civil development.
Lorne is passionate about building high quality structures, embracing new technologies, and prioritising safety to every individual working in construction.
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Sam Smith, Contracts Manager
Sam is responsible for supporting site managers to ensure smooth project delivery, alongside managing contracts, orders and ensuring resources are in place for on-site teams.
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Nigel Ward, Commercial Manager
Nigel has worked in construction since graduating in 1992 and has worked in most sectors throughout his 30+ years, finally landing at Gusto Construction in 2013. Nigel has MCIOB, IOSH, and SMSTS status and is passionate about building high quality homes that are efficient to run.
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Anna Pokorná-Smith, Technical Manager
Having studied Architecture and Sustainability for her Masters degree, Anna is committed to upholding the Gusto values by providing design and technical support for the Construction team.
Anna even studied Gusto Homes’ Woodlands Edge development as part of her degree!
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Nick Richardson, Buyer
Nick brings years of industry experience to the team. Starting as a joiner apprentice, he has gained Craft Certificates and extensive on-site knowledge. Transitioning to a building merchant, he earned a Diploma in Business Management before excelling in buying roles across diverse markets.
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Matt King, Quantity Surveyor
Having previously worked for a large scale housebuilder, Matt’s excited to bring new practices to the business which can continue to drive efficiency. He loves being out on-site, building relationships with the site teams and subcontractors.
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Pat Proctor, Ledger Controller
Pat has worked for Gusto Construction for the last 20 years. She has over 40 years’ experience working within an Accounts Department.
She works closely with our suppliers and subcontractors dealing with their queries.
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Emma James, Administration Manager
Emma has worked for Gusto Construction since 2016 after spending 20 years as a PA to a Partner within the Legal industry. Over the past 8 years Emma has developed many new internal systems to help her manage a number of processes ranging from fleet and training, to house sales and customer support.
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Andrew Shaw, Site Manager
Andrew has worked in the construction industry for over 30 years. Starting out as a Bricklayer, he has carved a successful career path with Gusto Construction, now working in the role of Site Manager.
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Darren Scarborough, Site Manager
Darren has worked in construction for 30 years and counting, beginning his career as a Bricklayer. As a Site Manager, he oversees diverse projects, from residential developments to commercial sites, each presenting its own set of challenges and triumphs.
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Rob Graves, Site Manager
Rob has 30 years of hands-on experience in the construction industry. He started his career on the tools as a Bricklayer before moving into site management, where he gained valuable experience tackling refurbishments in the retail sector before joining Gusto Construction in 2025.
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Aaron Farrell, Site Manager
With 17 years of experience in the construction industry and a strong bricklaying background, Aaron brings a wealth of hands-on expertise to his role. Passionate about quality and known for his keen eye for detail, Aaron is committed to delivering excellence on every project.
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Joseph Wright, Project Coordinator
Joseph is a driven project coordinator who's been developing his construction skills since a young age. Now with a first-class degree in construction project management and four years of site management experience behind him, he has moved into a project coordinator role. Joseph has a keen eye for detail and an interest in sustainability.
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Jasmine Craft, Project Coordinator
Jasmine has over 5 years of experience in Project Management, spanning both the public and private sectors, with involvement in strategic, construction, and infrastructure projects. Alongside this, Jasmine is also Chair of the Constructing Excellence Lincolnshire Committee, showing her commitment to driving quality and collaboration across the industry.
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Guy Norton, Project Foreman
Touc (Guy) is a seasoned Project Forman with a lifelong dedication to the construction industry. Beginning his journey as a Bricklayer, he has honed his skills through years of hard work and determination. With a passion for the outdoors and a relentless work ethic, he thrives in the challenging environment of construction sites.
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Jon Smith, Project Foreman
Jon has worked in construction since he left school, which has given him a very broad knowledge of the industry.
Jon has a passion for the environment and sustainability and is a key member of our Sustainability Team.
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Adam Casserly, Customer Care Coordinator
With over a decade of experience in customer service, Adam brings high standards and a lot of Irish charm to his role as Customer Care Coordinator.
Ground Workers, left to right: Matt Cox, Phil Grundy, Guy Norton, Sam Atkins, Ross West.
Left to right (back row): Sam Atkins, Julian McGarrigle, Declan Scarborough, Matt Cox, Joesph Wright, Ross West. Left to right (front row): Guy Norton, Steff Wright, Jerome Wright, Jake Field.
Site Team, left to right: Guy Norton, Julian McGarrigle, Declan Scarborough, Alfie Smith, Cole Errol, Phil Grundy, Darren Scarborough, Ross West, Sam Smith, Matt Cox, Sam Atkins.