Steven developed a passion for forestry from a young age on a schoolwork placement while on the Duke of Westminster’s Estate at Abbeystead.  During this time, Steven gained experience within the forestry department, plant and working in the sawmill, which he continued to do during further school holidays.  

Upon leaving school in 1996 Steven studied Forestry at Newton Rigg College for 2 years at National Diploma level and a further 3 years undertaking a HND in forestry.  During these years Steven worked at weekends for a local forestry contractor undertaking a variety of practical work including tree felling, planting, and fencing.  His college mid-year placement was with the Forestry Commission in Galloway where he gained valuable experience in timber harvesting & marketing and came into contact with various sawmilling and timber marketing companies, one of which was Euroforest.  David Symons, who at that time was an area manager in Galloway, offered Steven a job on completion of his college course in 2001and he has remained with the company ever since.

Steven started his career with Euroforest as a trainee manager working with David Symons, and after 3 years was promoted to contract manager.   When David became regional director, Steven was appointed area manager for Southwest Scotland.  Steven was further promoted to a General Manager where he oversaw the Area Managers in South Scotland, the Borders, and Northern England.  Steven who became Operations Director Central in 2022 is now responsible for managing all operations in his region, with a number of staff reporting to him.

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