Adrian Jolly

Adrian has worked in the insurance industry for over 40 years, initially spending 7 years as a broker in the London Market, followed by 10 years as a General Loss Adjuster.

He has spent the last 25 years working in the damage management sector as a director at Chem-Dry, and now running his own independent restoration business.

Adrian is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute (ACII), a past president of the Insurance Institute of Hull, a Representative Member on the CII North East Regional Forum (NERF), and a Chartered Insurance Practitioner (CIP).  He also holds an Advanced Diploma accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (Adv Dip CILA), and is a BDMA Accredited Insurance Technician (BDMA Tech (Ins)).

Kathryn Rodgers

Adam Waters

Chris Edwards

Chris was appointed to the board in February 2019 to represent specialist restorers.

Marie Stearn

James Halls

James started working in the Damage Management industry in 2006, initially establishing a cleaning company. Subsequently, he joined Davies Group as a Regional Manager and achieved the BDMA Insurance Technician qualification. After leaving the Davies Group, James assumed the role of Director for a National Damage Management Response network.

Sophie Bennett

Sophie joined the BDMA in December 2013 and oversaw the move to Market Harborough in April 2014.  She now manages the Head Office team and is proud to be involved in developing the Association’s services for its members and the wider industry.