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David Dodd
Managing Director and Owner
David started in the industry as an apprentice gardener in 1987, going on to obtain the National Diploma in Landscape Design & Construction at Merrist Wood College five years later. In 1995 David founded The Outdoor Room with one simple goal in mind: To create beautiful gardens of unbeatable standards. Both David’s parents were teachers, so naturally education has always been a very high priority in his life. He has taught garden design and constuction at Merrist Wood, and is currently lecturing at Inchbald School of Design and The London College of Garden Design, as well as regularly giving workshops and lectures for the various industry organisations including BALI, SGD and the RHS. David was formerly Chairman of BALI’s South Thames region before being elected as a Director on the BALI National Board, where he co-founded the initiative GoLandscape, helping inspire and retain young people coming into landscaping as a serious career option. David regularly sits on RHS selection panels as well as judging at RHS shows.
David Dodd
Managing Director and Owner
David started in the industry as an apprentice gardener in 1987, going on to obtain the National Diploma in Landscape Design & Construction at Merrist Wood College five years later. In 1995 David founded The Outdoor Room with one simple goal in mind: To create beautiful gardens of unbeatable standards. Both David’s parents were teachers, so naturally education has always been a very high priority in his life. He has taught garden design and constuction at Merrist Wood, and is currently lecturing at Inchbald School of Design and The London College of Garden Design, as well as regularly giving workshops and lectures for the various industry organisations including BALI, SGD and the RHS. David was formerly Chairman of BALI’s South Thames region before being elected as a Director on the BALI National Board, where he co-founded the initiative GoLandscape, helping inspire and retain young people coming into landscaping as a serious career option. David regularly sits on RHS selection panels as well as judging at RHS shows.
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Mark Britton
director - Sites and shows manager
Mark joined The Outdoor Room in 2014 as a foreman after having been with his previous company for 17 years. In 2016 Mark joined the management team and is now the company Sites and Shows Manager, working with Joe and David to ensure the smooth day to day running of all the sites. He is also responsible for planning and then heading the teams for all show gardens. His knowledge and leadership skills are amazing which have made him a huge asset to the company.
Mark Britton
director - Sites and shows manager
Mark joined The Outdoor Room in 2014 as a foreman after having been with his previous company for 17 years. In 2016 Mark joined the management team and is now the company Sites and Shows Manager, working with Joe and David to ensure the smooth day to day running of all the sites. He is also responsible for planning and then heading the teams for all show gardens. His knowledge and leadership skills are amazing which have made him a huge asset to the company.
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Gavin Barrett
Director and Foreman
Gavin is the longest serving member of staff. He studied landscape construction and horticulture at Merrist Wood from 1994-1997 where his talents were spotted by his lecturer at the time, David Dodd. Gavin joined The Outdoor Room straight after graduating and became a director after one year with the company. Gavin has the most amazing attention to detail with every aspect of landscaping and the quality of his craftsmanship is second to none.
Gavin Barrett
Director and Foreman
Gavin is the longest serving member of staff. He studied landscape construction and horticulture at Merrist Wood from 1994-1997 where his talents were spotted by his lecturer at the time, David Dodd. Gavin joined The Outdoor Room straight after graduating and became a director after one year with the company. Gavin has the most amazing attention to detail with every aspect of landscaping and the quality of his craftsmanship is second to none.
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James Sponder
Foreman
James joined the company as an apprentice at the age of 16 and has now worked with The Outdoor Room for five years. He completed a National Diploma in Landscape Construction with a Distinction at Merrist Wood and was a finalist for Apprentice of the Year in 2013. James has a real drive and has just started training as a foreman. With this in mind he is determined to become The Outdoor Rooms youngest ever foreman.
James Sponder
Foreman
James joined the company as an apprentice at the age of 16 and has now worked with The Outdoor Room for five years. He completed a National Diploma in Landscape Construction with a Distinction at Merrist Wood and was a finalist for Apprentice of the Year in 2013. James has a real drive and has just started training as a foreman. With this in mind he is determined to become The Outdoor Rooms youngest ever foreman.
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