Whitehaven | Grisdales Estate Agents

James Evans Property Portfolio Manager

James Joined Grisdales in March of 2021 as Property Portfolio Manager. His role is split between leading the Property Management Team, as well as overseeing a portion of our Portfolio. James loves problem solving and working as part of a team and best enjoys being involved with the variety of day-to-day operations. With a background in the hospitality trade and experience running multiple hotel-restaurants, James understands the balance of urgency and accuracy, which comes in handy when co-ordinating refurbishments and repair work in our managed properties. This past-experience also brings with it a wealth of people management skills and a great handle on fine tuning processes and systems. Customer service is at the forefront in all that James does to ensure our clients get the best service they deserve from Grisdales. When James isn’t working you will find him either spending time with his wife Destiny, their daughter Paige, friends and family; Or, somewhere in the rough of a local golf course.

Karen Pritt Compliance Officer

Karen works alongside the Property Management Team as our Compliance Officer. Joining us in 2021, she is responsible for all aspects of safety within our properties, including organising routine gas and electrical safety checks. Before joining Team Grisdales, Karen worked within Trading Standards, the Fire Service and Children's Services and is our go-to for the latest lettings legislation. Karen has three grown-up daughters and a little Yorkie called Trampas who is trained to do lots of tricks! When she isn't in the office, you'll likely find her gardening, possibly with a cocktail in hand. Karen also loves to travel to the tropics and especially enjoys scuba diving with the big fish.

Kerry Mclaughlin Business Administrator

Kerry joined Grisdales in late 2021. Her role as Business Administrator see's her support our Sales and Lettings Teams in both offices. She has a wealth of administration and financial experience, having worked for Copeland Borough Council at The Beacon Museum for over 20 years before joining the team. Living in Whitehaven, Kerry enjoys spending time with friends and family, whether that's catching up over a coffee, helping out in their allotment, or spending the day with her two gorgeous godsons. She likes going on coastal walks, visiting the cinema, and has a keen interest in history, particularly visiting historical museums and reading historical fiction books.

Lauren Lister Marketing & Communications Manager

Lauren initially joined Grisdales in 2017 as Executive Assistant to Managing Direction, Rachel. Having worked in retail and administration support for the NHS, Lauren decided to return to college to study Business Management before joining the Whitehaven Office. Her role largely varies and she's enjoyed supporting all departments of the company since joining - so you could see her popping anywhere and everywhere! Outside of work, most of Lauren's time is dedicated to her family. She lives in Workington with her husband, two young children and Nellie, the Cockapoo, who all keep her very busy. When she does get a moment to relax, you'll catch Lauren enjoying a good book, meeting up with friends and attending the occasional music concert.

Lesley Daly Property Marketing Manager

Lesley joined Grisdales in 2017 as their Weekend Receptionist after she had taken a short break from work following the birth of her little girl Ella. Lesley progressed on to Letting Negotiator taking a full-time position and is now the Property Marketing Manager covering Whitehaven, Workington and surrounding areas. Lesley has always worked in customer service and sales roles, spending her previous 5 years as a Client Services Advisor progressing to a Client Accountant. She lives in Whitehaven with her partner Andrew, her daughter Ella Amelia-Lilly and at weekends her stepdaughter Emma Louise.

⭐ GRISDALES STAR OF 2021⭐

Lynne Atkinson MNAEA Head of New Business

Lynne has built a wealth of property sales knowledge and experience over the last 13 years, having great enthusiasm for character property as well as searching out opportunities within the Land and New Homes sector.  She believes passionately in building lasting relationships with our clients which means repeat business and recommendations are the norm.

Prior to working in the property industry, Lynne has experienced a wide range of sectors such as banking, education, forestry and finance.

Lynne is a Member of the National Association of Estate Agents (MNAEA), having completed a technical Award in the Sale of Residential Property amongst other industry training.

Nicola Jones Lettings Negotiator

Having completed A levels and a Business Administration NVQ, Nicola has spent her working career so far in busy offices and extending her knowledge around Customer service. Over the past 3 years, Nicola has experienced working in both the sales and lettings departments and has keen interest in all areas. Having recently purchased her first family home she is ambitious in helping others find the perfect home for them. Nicola has always lived local and has a wide knowledge of the area.

Rebecca Todd Property Portfolio Co-ordinator

Beckie works as part of the Lettings team at Whitehaven and is involved with many parts of looking after our portfolio of properties, including inspections and check-outs. She joined us after redundancy following several years in the world of banking and says that property management just “caught her eye”. Beckie weaves her work life around being mum to her son and enjoys taking the family travelling.  Her recent experiences include Iceland and Paris.  If not able to travel to far flung corners of the world she’s equally happy having a family day out closer to home.

Julie Routledge Accompanied Viewer

Julie joined the Whitehaven Team in 2021 as Accompanied Viewer. You'll meet her when she's out and about showing our viewers around our sales and lettings properties in Whitehaven and beyond. Before joining the Team, Julie spent 40 years in the Civil Service. Outside of the office, her passion is swimming. As a swimming referee, she organises and judges swimming competitions and trains those looking to become judges themselves.

Chloe Scott Trainee Valuer

Chloe joined the Team in 2022 taking up the position of Trainee Valuer. Her main role is to provide vendors with advice on how best to sell their home. This involves visiting their property to provide an accurate valuation, drafting an appealing brochure and establishing a marketing strategy in line with their needs. She’ll regularly check in with our vendor’s property sale to make sure things are progressing as they should be, and you may also get the opportunity to meet Chloe at viewings or in the Whitehaven office where she is based. Originally from Keswick, Chloe now lives in Whitehaven with her husband and sausage dog Wilf. Before joining the team, she studied business management at the Northumbria University and then took up a career in banking. Chloe’s describes herself as a ‘foodie’ and loves eating out, anywhere from cosy country pubs right through to fine dining at Michelin star restaurants.