Meet The Team
Grantex has been the UK’s leading supplier of quality specialist dried aggregates for over 150 years, with almost 100 employees operating from a number of sites around the UK. Meet the Grantex team, who are dedicated to the company’s mission of delivering quality products and exceptional service.
Shane McCormick
With over 20 years of experience in the landscape industry, Shane brings exceptional expertise to his role as Group Sales Director at Long Rake Spar.
Throughout his career, Shane has held senior sales positions at Marshalls, Namgrass and Talasey, building a reputation for strategic leadership and commercial excellence. His contributions earned him a place on the Top 100 Influencers in the Supply Field and he is a member of the Worshipful Company of Builders Merchants, reflecting his industry standing.
Outside of work, Shane is a proud grandparent who enjoys exploring the countryside in his campervan, following football and spending time with his Cockapoo.
Sam Holden
Sam Holden joins Grantex Specialist Aggregates as UK Sales Manager, bringing eight years of experience in the sports materials sector.
With specialist knowledge across sands, rootzones, top dressings and drainage materials, Sam has built her career supporting customers across a wide range of grassroots sports projects, while always placing strong customer service and long-term relationships at the heart of her approach.
Her experience includes supplying materials to Premier League football clubs and elite golf courses, giving her a strong understanding of the performance, consistency and reliability required across professional and community-level sport.
Outside of work, Sam enjoys planning her next trip to explore UK waterfalls, making homemade treats for her family, and keeping very quiet about the football team she truly supports.
Kelise Harding
Kelise joined Grantex in May 2024. Prior to working for Grantex, Kelise worked for another company in the aggregate business, so has extensive knowledge about the business and our customers needs. Kelise has worked in sales since she left college.
In her free time, Kelise likes to go out for food and drinks – especially in the sunshine! Taking trips to new places, and spending time with her family are also things she loves to do.
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