Meet The Team

Donna is our MD and brings a wealth of experience to the table having previously worked in sales, telemarketing, debt recovery, marketing, warehousing, manufacturing and HR. Donna's broad skill set is matched only by her people skills and "can do" attitude, nothing deters her.

Interesting fact: Donna is a bit like the bionic woman, having had 12 metal plates put in her leg following an accident in 2013. Airport security is a nightmare!

Graham is Rompa's long-serving IT Director and has recently steered the team through the implementation of our new ERP system, and a major upgrade to our catalogue content & publishing database system.

Interesting fact: Graham's love of Manchester City football team is matched only by his love of the band Queen.

Chris is our National Sales Executive and has over 20 years’ experience working in the education sector and will be seen driving all over the country visiting customers from Schools to Adult Care. In his spare time Chris is either working on his Mk1 Golf Gti or will be at the gym, although he Thai boxed for 20 years he admits he’s too old for that now and just tries to keep fit.

Interesting fact: Chris once turned an old Volvo into a Mexican and drove it along with 200 other dressed cars from Blackpool to Benidorm for charity.

Wendy is the oil that ensures the Rompa office runs like a finely tuned engine. When she's not demonstrating her organisational prowess, Wendy can often be found riding around the Peak District on the back of a motorcycle.

Interesting fact: Wendy makes her own range of greetings cards which she donates to local charities.

Lee is responsible for overseeing the production of the components for our sensory rooms. He also has to work out if some of the more unusual imaginings of the design team can be made. He has a team of highly skilled individuals to help him produce everything from soft play wall and floor cushions to vibrating furniture.

 Interesting fact: Lee came 3rd in a Mr Minorca 2016 competition but it was probably rigged because he should have won.

Luke is responsible for the Rompa, Winslow and Older Adults Warehouse dealing with all things warehouse related.

Interesting fact: Luke played football at Derbyshire county level whilst at school.

Wendy is responsible for the day-to-day running of our furniture and soft play production facility. When she's not at work she enjoys spending time with her family. 

 Interesting fact: Wendy has a penchant for fruit pastilles.

As installations manager, Amanda is responsible for the installations team, creating quotations, collecting documentation and liaising with customers and colleagues to bring your sensory room designs to reality. When she's not at work Amanda can usually be found shopping.

Interesting fact: Amanda came first in a district junior trampolining competition.

Lisa manages all the HR initiatives and related tasks. From recruitment, absence, performance, appraisals, and everything in between!  She also provides support to the directors and management team.

Interesting fact: Lisa is convinced she can sing – but she can’t...

As a project co-ordinator, Lisa is responsible for creating quotations, collecting documentation and liaising with customers and colleagues to bring your sensory room designs to reality. . When she's not doing all that, she's either having her nails done or watching her beloved Chesterfield FC.

Interesting fact: In her youth Lisa met her favourite band at the time - Rootjoose. 

As Business Development Co-ordinator Lisa deals with initial enquiries from customers relating to the installation of a sensory or soft playroom. Lisa's time outside work is focussed mainly on her young son.

Interesting fact: Lisa enjoys a bit of karaoke when on a night out.

Chelsea is the one that maintains good relationships with the suppliers we work with and is the stock buyer, that also keep our customers happy. 

Interesting fact: Chelsea loves to travel the world.

Craig joined in February 2023 - and is all about brand and strategy. When he's not thinking of the next big campaign, he can be found developing Rompa's visual style and brand messaging. 

Interesting fact: Craig is a huge James Bond fan (can recite, in chronological order, every single 007 film title) and a huge Harry Potter fan (he's even built Hogwarts out of Lego, brick by brick!)

Jake joined the Rompa team in 2022 as a Sensory Room Designer, fresh faced from studying Interior Architecture and Design at university. When he’s not designing, he loves to go out for brunch, playing on his PS5 and flying on his flight simulator.

Interesting fact: Jake can speak basic Japanese and has toured Japan over 3 weeks!

Emily joined the Rompa team in September 2022 as a Sensory Room Designer, after studying Industrial Design at Staffordshire University. Outside of work, Emily teaches and competes in competitive dance in Contemporary, Pom, and Jazz styles!

Interesting fact: Emily is very passionate about the effects of fast fashion on the environment - and purchases second-hand clothing wherever she can!

Emma joined the Rompa team in December 2022 as a Sensory Room Designer, after getting a Masters in Interior Architecture and Design. She's passionate about the environment and is spending her holiday volunteering at a sea turtle sanctuary in Costa Rica.

Interesting fact: Emma is a published children's author!

Emma joined the Rompa team in June 2022. Emma enjoys all things creative and holds an MA degree in Interior and Architecture Design! If not designing, you’re bound to catch her at the cinema or with a book in hand.

Interesting fact: Has a slight obsession with hats.

Keenan joined the Rompa team in 2021, where he is responsible for all things social media, graphic design, and helping to create content and implement campaigns. In his free time, he enjoys going to his local gym and is an avid Nintendo Switch and Xbox gamer!

Interesting fact: Keenan liked to enter online eSports tournaments when he was in his early teens, and has won prize money from these when finishing 1st!

Daniel joined Rompa in 2020 and his role is to assist the Finance Department. 

Interesting fact: Daniel loves all things Disney!

Amy assists Senior Buyer in gathering new product information, liaising with suppliers and keeps the ERP system updated with correct product information.

Interesting fact: Amy enjoys racing downhill mountains bikes across England.

Aimee joined Rompa in February 2023, where she is responsible for looking after international partners, and providing sales and after-sales support.

Interesting fact: Aimee has travelled to over 32 countries and she is a qualified life coach and tarot reader!

Stuart has spent 15 years in the manufacturing and assembly department.

Interesting fact: In 1992 Stuart took part in the coalfields community carol service at Westminster Abbey in support of the coal mining communities.