Management Team
Phillip Ritchie, CEO of Lomond Group
In the mid 80s I served my time as an apprentice joiner on various building sites. On completion of my apprenticeship I went on to be a self-employed 714 subcontractor for various companies. Before long I formed Lomond Homes with my father; producing and building timber framed houses. Over the next 20 years, through good and bad times, we have continued to develop and invest in the company. We now find ourselves in a position were we have diversified from purely house building, to having a group of property related companies and numerous specialist divisions, all of which pull together to support each other. We have, amongst others, created civil engineering, electrical and plumbing divisions, a plumbing company, a kitchen and bathroom company, a land development operation, a town planning consultancy, and a business park.
Over the past five years I have been looking for new entrepreneurial opportunities to further diversify our businesses. As a team we have, created and now run a successful restaurant, gained planning permission and are working towards building a new hotel, developed masterplans for several strategic land expansions involving thousands of houses, begun to consider renewable energy developments, and constantly looked for more business opportunities both in the short and long term.
My ethos is to create unrivalled quality products within all our businesses, whether they be new homes, commercial or leisure. The business models we have set up have repeatedly been successful in attracting funding from the banks despite the worsening financial climate. This was reflected in March 2008 when I was awarded “Regional Director of the Year” by the Institute of Directors.
With our broad experience rooted in all aspects of the construction and development industry I firmly believe we have created an unparalleled ability to identify, pursue and deliver a wide range of business opportunities.
Telephone: 01592 779370 . Email: phillip@lomondgroup.com
Alan Seath (MRTPI), Director, Lomond Group
Alan has over thirty years local authority development management experience He lectures in town and regional planning at Dundee University and is involved with many national and local organisations. He has comprehensive legislative knowledge, is able to negotiate complex planning applications to an accelerated timescale and where necessary vigorously pursue planning appeals.
Telephone: 01592 779372 . Email: alanseath@lomondgroup.com
Shelley Thomson, M.A Hons MRTPI, Development Planner
Shelley has 10 years of cross public-private sector experience, having worked for a leading Scottish House Builder and 2 major Scottish Local Authorities before joining the Planning Team at Lomond. She has extensive knowledge of both the Development Plan System and Development Management. Working in the frontline customer focused side of Planning throughout her career to date, she has developed exceptional people and communication skills.
Telephone: 01592 779376 . Email: shelleythomson@lomondgroup.com
Debbie Kemp, Creative Co-ordinator
Debbie has over twenty years experience in the Graphic Design market. With a wide-ranging portfolio, and hands-on experience in many aspects of the company, she not only leads all in-house visual communication solutions, but is also heavily involved with managing the Lomond Group’s websites. She works alongside the sales and marketing team, providing design and media co-ordination, and in turn enhances the company’s profile and improves brand awareness.
Telephone: 01592 776654 . Email: debbie@lomondgroup.com
Nancy Clark, Group P.A.
Nancy has over twenty years comprehensive financial and secretarial experience. Her role within Lomond Group is that of P.A. to the CEO as well as supporting the other professional members of the team.
Telephone: 01592 779370 . Email: nancyclark@lomondhomes.com
