Executive Board
The NAS is governed by an elected Board of Council Members which sets the industry’s policy and direction.
Elections are held annually in March when nominations are invited from the membership.
The Association maintains a permanent office in Warlingham, Surrey with a team staffed under the leadership of its Director.
James Filus
Director of the NAS
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David Edmonds
NAS President and Managing Director of A Edmonds & Co Ltd
When did you become a member of the NAS? We were founder members of the NAS and so joined in 1919.
What has your company gained by being a member?
Being in construction can be isolating and quite often difficult – the NAS provides a forum of like minded people all struggling with the same issues who can provide guidance and support. Quite often it is the informal discussions that provide as much benefit as the more formal services such as training etc.
I am incredibly proud of the skills that we have and the ability to turn a two dimensional image into a product of beauty. One of the greatest achievements is the creation of museum cases for the Wallace Collection to house their priceless gold boxes.
Roger Munnery
NAS Vice president and Business Development Director at Powells Group
When did you become a member of the NAS? It was Powells who joined the NAS on 4th April 2002.
Professionalism, who we are as a company.
How long have you been in the industry?
Toooo many years. At the age of 16 I joined Dunning Shopfitters and late 2018 I will be 61! (I know that’s hard to believe).
What is your greatest achievement/are you most proud of?
Apart from my boys, my family. I joined Powells back in 2002 and have helped shape the company to what it is now, the people within, along with our client base.
Norman Barbour
NAS Immediate Past President and Managing Director of Barbour Fit Out
When did you become a member of the NAS? J.B.Barbour & Co Ltd became full members of the NAS in 1988.
What has your company gained by being a member?
Being a member is a demonstration of quality within the Shopfitting and Interior Fit Out sector. Networking with like-minded people with a talented supply chain and a great place to turn to for advice when required.
Almost 15 years.
Without a doubt – my kids.
Marc Allen
NAS Past President and Director of Tekne Shopfitting Ltd
When did you become a member of the NAS? Tekne became members of the NAS some 30+ years ago and remain heavily involved with shaping the future of the association and being influential in the industry of today.
What has your company gained by being a member?
By immersing ourselves in the association’s activities and events, we now treasure the friendship and comradery that has grown through the years between like minded people. The support and advice that we have all experienced is invaluable.
How long have you been in the industry?
My training started from the age of four when I was passed a simple set of tools from my father, and then spent hours learning from the master craftsman himself. I formally joined the industry at the age of 16, fresh out of school.
What is your greatest achievement/are you most proud of?
Professionally I have a number I am proud of from my involvement within the Shopfitting arena. I hold the local record for the shortest time to complete my City & Guilds based NVQ 3 qualification, the NAS Southern and National Apprentice Design Award winner and the youngest person to undertake timed trial event for membership into the Worshipful Company of Joiner & Ceilers.
My greatest personal achievement, which I’m still working towards, is becoming Managing Director of TEKNE.
John Bailey
Director of Benbow Group
When did you become a member of the NAS?The Benbow Group Ltd became members in February 1995.
Access to specialist training, networking, added prestige of Membership, early knowledge and information on legislation, specialist advice, funding for specialist training.
How long have you been in the industry?
I have been in the Industry since 1968, but the Company was first formed in 1947.
Les McCracken
Managing Director of McCue Fit Out
When did you become a member of the NAS? Myself, 30 years ago when joining McCue, however the company has been a member much longer than that.
What has your company gained by being a member?
The company has benefitted from good relationships with fellow members through many events held and in doing so has created an open channel for sharing information on operational issues.
How long have you been in the industry?
I personally have been in the industry for 40 years (incl 30 years at McCue).
What is your greatest achievement/are you most proud of?
I suppose there are quite a number of milestones achieved over the last 30 years, however to have not only survived the last 10 years of externally challenging times but to have continued to grow the business is pleasing, along with some very exciting and beautiful projects delivered in recent years – not to mention two overall winners at both NAS Design Partnership Awards and Retail Week Interiors Awards.
