Meet the Team | AMC Directors and Asbestos Surveyors

Directors

Paul Walker

AMC Director

Started the company alongside Shaun back in 2012.

Spare time: Cooking, trips to the lake district, spending time with family.

Shaun Hodgson

AMC Director

Started the company alongside Paul back in 2012.

Spare Time: Travelling to new places, spending time with his family and avid football fan.

Brian Walker

AMC Finance Director

Brian would like to retire soon and spend his time in his Lake District lodge with his family but cannot stay away from the office.

Enjoys: Holidays, spending time with the family, grandkids, and red wine.

Robin Walker

AMC Director

Started working with AMC in after working with other asbestos companies prior including Addison Green and Red hills.

Enjoys: Walks with the family, being a dad to his daughter to Romily, holidays.

Sam Gibney

AMC Director

Sam started with AMC in 2016 and had been an integral part of the AMC team ever since. Sam specialises in our Telecoms O2 and Vodafone surveys and works across all aspects of the business.

Spare Time: Enjoys challenging himself on the sports field, playing football for his local team.

Surveyors

Jordan Robson

Asbestos Surveyor

Joined AMC in November 2022

Spare time: Going to the gym, camping, and socialising with friends.

Dan Gibney

Lead Asbestos Surveyor

One of our most experienced surveyors and MEWP driver.

Joined AMC in August 2018

Spare Time: Recently ran the Rome Marathon in 2025, enjoys cooking, live music, playing football in the local team and golf.

Sam Hendry

Lead Asbestos Surveyor

One of our longest serving surveyors with fantastic knowledge in all aspects of asbestos surveying and systems.

Joined AMC in July 2018

Spare Time: No 1 York City FC Fan, watching rugby league, gaming.

Dave Harold

Lead Asbestos Surveyor

After starting the company alongside Paul and Shaun back in 2012 Dave has a wealth of knowledge in the asbestos industry and after a break from surveying in the realm of asbestos removals return to AMC in 2024.

Joined AMC July 2024

Spare Time: Going to the gym, spending time on the Yorkshire Coast, gardening, and DIY.

Persia Craven

Trainee Surveyor

Joined AMC in June 2025

Spare Time: Has a gorgeous dog called Shimmer who loves long walks and day trips, board games and socialising with her friends.

Adam Falkingham

Trainee Surveyor

Joined AMC April 2025

Spare Time: Teaches swimming lessons to children aged 5-12 in his spare time, golf, and gaming.

Office team

Samantha Cowgill

Office Manager

Specialising in accounts and telecoms surveys.

Joined in August 2023

Spare Time: Samantha sings in a Soul and Motown band in her spare time, collects vintage clothing, and has a new cockerpoo puppy called Stanley.

Linda Mccafferey

Office Manager

Specialises in domestic and commercial surveys and all things spreadsheets.

Joined in November 2021

Spare Time: enjoys cooking at home, spending time with her grandkids.

Niamh Vandersteen

Administrator

Supporting the team from her base in Colchester.

Joined in 2025

Spare Time: Niamh loves watching Formula 1, socialising with her friends, and spending time with her German shepherd.

Meet the AMC Office Pooches

Sometimes these gorgeous dogs join us in the office to conduct im-paw-tant business!

Buddy the Cocker Spaniel

Loves: his family, hugs with the team, lying in the office corridors, treats.

Pooley the Cocker Spaniel

Loves: her dad Robin, treats, and long walks.

Hugo the German Shepherd

Age: 2 years

Loves: playing with his pawrents and long walks through the woods.

Stanley the Cockapoo

Age: 7 months

Loves: exploring the offices, meeting new people, treats and tug toys.

Beau and Alfie

Spaniel and French Bulldog

Loves: playing together in the Welsh countryside and snuggling up together at home.

Shimmer the Cocker Spaniel

Age: 7 years

Loves: walks, treats and tummy tickles.