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Meet the Team

Ian  Fraser

 

Ian Fraser

Co-founder

Ian has over 40 years’ experience in Estate Agency and is a Fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents and former chairman of the Exeter Estate Agents Association. Along with Ben Fraser and Dawn Wheeler, Ian opened the first Fraser and Wheeler branch in Dawlish, Devon in 2010 and the Exeter St Thomas branch followed in 2016. Ian has lived in the Oxton and Kenton area for many years giving him a lovely balance of the Dawlish/Exeter lifestyle.

Ben Fraser

 

Ben Fraser

Director

Ben started his career in estate agency in 2000 and has worked in Exeter, Newton Abbot and Dawlish winning awards in all three areas which helped him gain the skills needed to jointly run a successful and growing business. Ben has lived in the local area for more than 30 years and currently lives in Exeter with his wife and young daughter. Ben spends his days off with his family and has a keen interest in cars.

Dawn Wheeler 

 

Dawn Wheeler

Director

Dawn has lived in Dawlish for nearly 40 years and been ‘in the business’ for nearly 30 years giving her an excellent local knowledge and set of skills that proves invaluable when dealing with the public. She also gained a prestigious award with her previous company where she was the Manager for many years. Dawn has two grown up sons living and working in London and a small grandson with whom she spends as much time with as possible. Dawn loves nothing more than travelling and takes every opportunity to visit new places with her husband, family and friends.

Chris Parkes
Chris Parkes

Director - Exeter Office

Chris has worked within the business since August 2000 spending the first 12 years of his agency career in Exeter. He has successfully managed two Exeter offices and has won numerous awards including a Managing Directors Award with a previous company. He is a member of the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) and has gained a NFoPP Level 3 Technical Award in Residential Sales. Chris worked in the Dawlish branch of Fraser and Wheeler since 2011 and is now Managing the Exeter branch which opened in early 2016.

Lucy Thomas

Senior Negotiator - Dawlish Office

Lucy started her career in Estate Agency working for a National firm where she gained a City and Guilds Qualification in the Sale of Residential Property. Lucy has worked in the local area since April 2008, covering the Teignmouth and Shaldon, Dawlish, Newton Abbot and Totnes areas with previous management experience where she gained two awards for her branch within just one year. Being born in Torbay and schooled in the local area, Lucy enjoys the lifestyle that the area has to offer. Whether she is out in the garden, walking along the beach and the moors or cycling the Exeter canal, Lucy enjoys spending her quality time with her Fiancé and their dog in the great outdoors.

Sharon
Sharon Sparkes

Negotiator - Dawlish Office

Sharon joined Fraser & Wheeler in November 2018, working every Saturday, alongside full-time employment outside the industry. She gained valuable knowledge of Estate Agency, and the local area during this time. Sharon has come from a nursing, sales and administrative background. The experience that she has gained within the business has proved invaluable when dealing with the public.

Russell Brooks

Negotiator - Dawlish Office

Russell joined Fraser & Wheeler Dawlish in early 2016 as a sales negotiator, he lives in the area so has a sound local knowledge. Russell’s previous position was as senior team within a large corporate company so customer service and organisation is very high on his list. In his spare time he loves to play football and spend quality time with family and friends.

Mike Jones
Mike Jones

Negotiator - Dawlish Office

Mike joined Fraser and Wheeler in November 2015 after many years as a manager for a well-known retail store. Mike enjoys the Dawlish lifestyle and has lived there for many years which proves useful for all the viewings he does! Mike has a passion for property which is what steered him towards this career path. In his spare time mike loves a bit of DIY, walking his dog, holidays and socialising with family and friends.

Amy Furzer

Negotiator - Exeter Office

Amy has lived in St Thomas for over 25 years so has superb local knowledge. She previously worked for Devon Youth Service for 15 years, teaching young people struggling with education and running youth clubs in the surrounding areas of Exeter. She also worked in Stokes Fruit and Vegetable shop for 10 years where she enjoyed meeting and helping the local people. Amy also knows a lot of the residents of Exeter through taking part in many local events such as playing darts and euchre and working in some of the public houses. She has recently joined the PTFA of Bowhill, as she loves helping out the local school and being part of the community.

Sharon
Anita Lavis

Negotiator - Exeter Office

Anita joined Fraser & Wheeler in 2016 in the Exeter St Thomas branch as a sales Negotiator, she previously owned her own business with her husband so has a great set of skills and local knowledge. She has a real love for properties and in her spare time she enjoys walking, keeping fit and spending time with her family and friends.

Sharon
Sarah Blackmore

Office Administrator - Exeter Office

Sarah has worked in the retail sector for well known companys for 22 years and prides herself in excellent customer service levels. Sarah grew up in St Thomas/ Alphington areas so has a vast knowledge of the local area. They now have 2 sons and love spending quality time with them, friends and family.

Sharon
Hannah Cox

Negotiator - Exeter Office

Hannah joined the team in March 2019. Born and bred in Exeter Hannah has a strong local knowledge and has worked in the industry since 2007. She prides herself on providing an excellent level of customer service, always doing her best to ensure that this is to the highest standard.

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