Meet the Team
Gordon Tibbetts FARLA
Director
Gordon is the longest serving employee of the company having joined in 1977. Initially working in sales and property management, which included the management of markets within Shopping Centres up and down the country, Gordon now solely works in Residential Lettings & Management. Gordon is a fellow member of ARLA and has been a director of the firm since 2007. In his spare time Gordon enjoys holidays in his Caravan, playing golf and occasionally winning at Badminton.
Tel: 0121 422 4011 (0ption 2)
Direct Dial: 0121 506 6952
George Scriven BSc (Hons), FNAEA, AssocRICS
Director
George, who is an Associate of the RICS, and a Fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents, started working for the firm in 2003. Initially working in the Commercial department with his uncle Don, George then moved to Residential Sales later that year. George, who is also a Director of the company, is well regarded in the area for his local knowledge and experience. In his spare time George enjoys playing Football and Tennis, and spending time with his family.
Tel: 0121 422 4011 (0ption 1)
Direct Dial: 0121 506 6954
Charles Scriven BSc Hons, MRICS, MARLA
Director
Charles actually started working in the property industry from a very young age, holding one end of a tape to help his dad measure properties, well before laser measuring equipment was introduced. After graduating from University in 2006 with a degree in Real Estate, Charles joined the business and later became a director of the firm in 2015. He is also member of ARLA, is a Chartered Surveyor, and in his spare time he helps run a “grass-roots football team”, and is a season ticket holder at Aston Villa, along with his wife and two sons.
Tel: 0121 422 4011 (0ption 2)
Direct Dial: 0121 506 6957
Martin Scriven BSc (Val Est Man)
Consultant
Martin who is the son of the founder, Jack Scriven, joined the family firm in 1978, after having worked at James & Lister Lee, and the Valuation and Tax Office. Over the years Martin worked alongside his brothers Don, Harry and his sister Linda, and now works alongside two of his four children, George and Charles. Martin has over 42 years of experience and local knowledge. In his spare time Martin has a passion for gardening, enjoys walking his dog, and is a season ticket holder at Aston Villa.
Tel: 0121 422 4011 (0ption 3)
Kevin Davis MRICS
Associate
Kevin has been working at Scriven & Co since 1982 after graduating from Birmingham Polytechnic. Kevin soon became a Chartered Surveyor in 1984, and has a mass of experience in under-taking Surveys and carrying out valuations. In Kevin’s spare time he enjoys playing cricket, cycling, and supporting Aston Villa with his son, where he has a season ticket.
Tel: 0121 422 4011 (0ption 3)
Direct Dial: 0121 506 6961
Jon Dunbar FARLA, MLAS
Associate
Jon began working at Scriven and Co in 2014, initially as an apprentice and has since gained ARLA Propertymark Level 4, giving him Fellowship status with ARLA. In 2019 Jon became an Associate of the Company and is now enrolled on the Sava Level 6 Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation with a view to becoming a RICS Chartered Surveyor. In Jon’s spare time he enjoys playing football, swimming and he holds a black belt in Karate!
Tel: 0121 422 4011 (0ption 2)
Direct Dial: 0121 506 6953
Andrew Thomas MAAT
Associate
Andrew joined the company in May 2004, and passed his AAT exams (accounts qualification) soon after, and has since become an Associate of the company. Andrew is another big Aston Villa fan and goes as often as he can. He also likes to go and watch England play cricket whenever they are at Edgbaston.
Tel: 0121 422 4011 (0ption 4)
Nicola Stevens MARLA
Associate
Nicola started working for the firm almost as soon as she finished School, and has been part of the furniture ever since. Initially working in the sales department, Nicola now works in Residential Lettings & Property Management. During her time at Scriven & Co Nicola has achieved ARLA level 3 status and has also been made an Associate of the company. In her spare time Nicola loves talking (to anyone), spending time with her family, and indulging in her husband’s incredible home-cooked Michelin Star meals…
Tel: 0121 422 4011 (0ption 2)
Direct Dial: 0121 506 6958
Gerry McCrae
Residential Sales
Gerry has been an employee of Scriven & Co for roughly 30 years, and during his time at the firm, he has worked at a number of offices, and brings a huge amount of experience and knowledge to the department. Not only does Gerry chip in with viewings, he is also our IT expert and knows the company inside out. In Gerry’s spare time he loves visiting Scotland and walking his two dogs Archie and Hamish.
Tel: 0121 422 4011 (0ption 1)
Direct dial: 0121 506 6951
Sarah Shepherd
Residential Sales Manager
Sarah started out at the Halesowen office of Scriven & Co in 1998 not long after graduating from Dudley College with a HND in Business & Finance. She subsequently moved to our Quinton Office and is now Residential Sales Manager. In her spare time, Sarah loves weekends away and holidays to Cornwall in her camper van, eating out and going to Zumba to compensate.
Tel: 0121 422 4011 (0ption 1)
Katie Johnson MARLA
Residential Lettings
Katie joined the residential Lettings and Management department in 2018 and is a valued member of the department. She has obtained her Level 3 ARLA Propertymark qualification giving her membership status with ARLA, and she is currently working towards her Level 4 qualification and Fellowship status. Outside of work, Katie enjoys eating out in new restaurants (and sampling the cocktail menu!), travelling and walking her dog Freddie.
Tel: 0121 422 4011 (0ption 2)
Yvonne Owen
Commercial
Yvonne has spent all of her life working in the estate agency business. Starting with a local firm when she left college in 1986 in the residential sales department and then joining Scriven & Co. in 1991 in the commercial department. Yvonne has been a Churchwarden at St. Giles Church since 2015 which takes up all of her spare time. She also enjoys baking (and eating) cakes!
Tel: 0121 422 4011 (0ption 3)
Hilary Tibbetts
Commercial
Hilary joined the firm on a permanent basis in December 2018, after providing secretarial services, holiday cover, and maternity cover, for almost every department at Scriven & Co over a number of years. Hilary is a valued member of the Commercial Department, and out of hours Hilary enjoys spending her time reading, trips with the family, and taking part in social activities.
Tel: 0121 422 4011 (0ption 3)
Fiona Kendrick BSc
Accounts
Fiona graduated with a first-class honours’ degree in Accounting & Finance from The University of Birmingham in 2009. She then went on to complete her ACCA accounting qualification before joining the Scriven and Co accounts department in 2012. In her spare time Fiona enjoys walking her dog Fudge, jetting off on city breaks, and once in a blue moon will visit the gym!
Tel: 0121 422 4011 (0ption 4)
Andrew Goldingay
Residential Sales
Andrew has worked in both sales and lettings for many years and recently joined the team at Scriven & Co to help with property viewings.
Born and living locally he has a sound knowledge of the area also. Andrew particularly enjoys anything printed, being creative whenever time allows, catching up with family, going to the theatre, concerts and eating out.
Tel: 0121 422 4011 (0ption 1)
Fiona Scriven
Accounts
Fiona has worked in the accounts industry since leaving School, and over the years she has worked within account departments of building contractors, pay-roll and now estate agency. Having lived in Aberdeen for the first 25 years of her life, Fiona enjoys returning to Scotland as much as possible to visit her family and friends. In her spare time, Fiona loves shopping, watching “Friends”, and travelling up and down the country watching her two boys play football. In between all the football and “Friends” watching, you might find Fiona eating out, or walking her dog Vegas.
Irma Deeming
Business Manager
Irma joined the company in March 2021 and is currently working within our Residential Sales department, tasked with ensuring that both the department and business as a whole are reaching their full potential. Irma has been working in Residential property for 12 years, leading a successful business in Birmingham City Centre, but is delighted to now be working on her home patch. Outside of work, when Irma is not busy playing chef, chauffeur and all-round PA to her two young daughters, she enjoys shopping, socialising and family time, all preferably in the sunshine!
Ella Detheridge
Residential Sales
Ella joined Scriven and Co in 2022 as an addition to the Residential Sales department, where she is working towards gaining her level 2 qualification in Estate Agency. Having previously worked in Residential Lettings for a busy City Centre firm, Ella cemented her passion for property. Outside of work, Ella enjoys socialising ; going out for meals and drinks, coffee shops (her caffeine levels are notoriously high!) and shopping. Ella also enjoys trips away, and visiting her friends and family in Spain when she can.
Tel: 0121 422 4022 (Option 1)
Charlotte Meech
Residential Lettings
Charlotte is the newest addition to the Residential Lettings and Property Management team. Charlotte joined us in December 2022 as an apprentice and is currently working towards her Level 2 in Housing Property Management. Prior to joining Scriven & Co, Charlotte completed an undergraduate History degree at the University of Birmingham and in her spare time she enjoys swimming, travelling and socialising with friends.
Tel: 0121 422 4011 (Option 2)