Russell is a key part of our management team and the driving force behind our poultry sector. With over 30 years of experience in the industry and as a successful poultry grower himself he brings real-world insight and practical know-how to the table.

Will is a vital part of our poultry team, known for his broad feed knowledge, boundless enthusiasm, and hands-on approach. He's not one to sit on the sidelines Will gets fully involved in his customers’ enterprises, building strong relationships and offering advice that’s both practical and insightful.

With farming in her blood and a true passion for agriculture, Gwenda thrives when she’s out on farm, working alongside poultry producers to make a real difference. She’s especially committed to helping her customers get the very best from their flocks and their businesses always ready with practical support and a positive attitude.

David’s passion for poultry started early, growing up on his family farm in Oxfordshire. After graduating from Harper Adams in 2007, he’s worked across the poultry sector, bringing years of experience and practical know-how to his role.

With a broad background in agriculture and a wealth of hands-on experience, Dave brings both knowledge and enthusiasm to the team.

Before joining Crediton Milling, he worked in various roles across the industry most recently as a Contract Support Manager for a national egg packer.

Colin joined CMC in January 2024, bringing over 30 years of poultry industry experience. Originally from a mixed family farm in New Zealand’s North Island, his passion for agriculture began early and led him to the UK in 1988, where he started work in a poultry and ruminant mill in the Southwest.

Matt plays a key role within our technical team, overseeing Legislation, Trading Standards, and Product Compliance and Assurance. In addition to these responsibilities, he leads our Forage Services team and contributes his expertise as a valued member of the ruminant specialist team.

Mark has extensive knowledge in forage production and quality, with a strong belief in the power of well-managed, home-grown forage. He works closely with farmers to develop bespoke plans tailored to each individual enterprise, always aiming to maximise the potential of their land and livestock.

Coming from a farming family in Cornwall, Mike has been immersed in agriculture for most of his life and is a well-known figure in the local farming community. With many years of experience in forage production, he brings both technical expertise and a practical, no-nonsense approach to supporting farm businesses.

Sonya joined Crediton Milling in November 2021 and is a key member of our Forage Team. With a lifelong interest in farming, she has a particular passion for livestock especially sheep and previously kept a small flock of Devon Close wools, which sparked her deeper interest in pasture and forage management.

Beth joined the Crediton Milling Forage Team in September 2023 and is also an active member of our Ruminant Focus Team. Coming from a dairy farming family in Cornwall, she’s been surrounded by livestock from an early age and brings a strong practical background to her role.

Kyrin is part of the Ruminant Focus Team which provides high quality support to our sales team by carrying out a diverse range of technical services on farm such as locomotion scoring, body condition scoring, Interherd reports and costings. Kyrin is extremely practical and very competent in and around cows.

Caitlin is a dairy farmer’s daughter and youngstock rearer that joined CMC in the Summer of 2023. Caitlin brings with her a wide knowledge of the agricultural industry and has worked as a Head Veterinary Nurse in a small animal practice in Devon. In Caitlin’s spare time, she loves walking her dogs in the countryside and spending time with family and friends. 

Beth joined the Crediton Milling Forage Team in September 2023 and is also an active member of our Ruminant Focus Team. Coming from a dairy farming family in Cornwall, she’s been surrounded by livestock from an early age and brings a strong practical background to her role.

Tori is part of the Ruminant Focus Team which provides high quality support to our sales team by carrying out a diverse range of technical services on farm such as locomotion scoring, body condition scoring, dung sieving and costings.

Mark is our Managing Director and has been at the heart of Crediton Milling for many years. He oversees all raw material purchasing and plays a key role in managing the day-to-day operations at Fordton Mills.

Andrew is our Commercial Director, and while he didn’t start out in agriculture, he found his way into the industry the old-fashioned way by marrying the boss’s daughter! Over the past 20 years, with the support of many skilled, passionate, and hard-working teams, he’s learned a thing or two and developed a real love for the business and the people in it.

Steve heads up our busy transport department and plays a crucial role in making sure everything runs like clockwork. From coordinating deliveries and managing logistics to keeping our fleet running smoothly, Steve ensures that customers receive their orders on time and without fuss.

Scott oversees all day-to-day operations at CMC, ensuring everything from production to logistics runs efficiently and to a high standard. With a sharp eye for detail and a hands-on approach, he works closely with teams across the business to keep things moving smoothly and deliver consistently for our customers.

Darren is responsible for the day-to-day running of the mill, ensuring production stays on schedule and everything operates safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. With a strong focus on quality and teamwork, he plays a vital role in keeping the heart of our business running smoothly.