Management Team

Kevin has been involved in commercial property in the South East of England since 1987 in a variety of roles. He has a degree in General Practise Surveying, and qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1995. He is an RICS Registered Valuer and has been awarded Fellowship status of the Institution. Kevin deals with valuations, rent reviews and professional work as well as overseeing the commercial and residential management portfolios and residential sales and lettings department.

When Kevin is not at work he partakes in various water sports with his family, he is the holder of Coastal Skipper and Yacht Master sailing certificates and is also the holder of a private Pilot's license.

Steve has specialised in commercial property and land in the South East Essex area since 1984. Dealing with sales and lettings, market appraisals, acquisitions, residential and commercial development and heads up the commercial sales and lettings department.

Hobbies include sailing, cycling and constantly maintaining his 600 year old Grade II listed farmhouse.

Nick has worked in the residential property market since 1983 and is a fellow member of the National Association of Estate Agents. Nick joined Ayers & Cruiks in 2011 to head the residential lettings, management and sales department, covering the South East of Essex.

Nick enjoys watching all kinds of sport and hosting dinner parties...a 'Come Dine With Me' enthusiast.

Jo has experience working within further education and the accountancy sector, along with secretarial and marketing since 1989. Joining Ayers & Cruiks in 2013, Jo now forms a major part in the residential lettings, management and sales team.

Previous hobbies include horse riding and socialising, before devoting all of her time to Ayers & Cruiks.

Julia has more than 20 years of commercial property experience ranging from rental investments to corporate real estate having a degree in General Practice Surveying. Julia was previously an asset manager at Royal & Sun Alliance and more recently she has specialised in lettings and sales in the Southend residential property market.

When not working, Julia enjoys spending time with her two children, going to the cinema and listening to her eclectic range of music.

Rita joined Ayers & Cruiks in May 2019 after working as an Office Manager in a Building Surveyors in London for 5 and a half years.

In my spare time I can be found on fun days out with my son, listening to music or shopping.

Alison joined Ayers & Cruiks in June 2021 and supports the property management team. Alison previously worked in the travel industry.

In her free time Alison likes to travel and catch up with friends.

Kathryn joined Ayers & Cruiks in 2022 to form part of our residential team as a residential property manager and in 2024 joined the block management department.

She has been working within Residential lettings since 2014 focusing mainly on property management so makes a great asset to the Ayers & Cruiks team.

Her hobbies include long walks, travelling, shopping and spending time with loved ones.

Emma has worked in the property industry since 1991, primarily in property and facilities management, as well as lettings, in both South Essex and London. She joined the residential lettings team at Ayers & Cruiks in November 2022.

In her spare time she enjoys catching up with her family and friends, walking, cooking and playing tennis