Meet The Team
Richard Bell – Managing Director
After 15yrs in the rail industry as a safety-critical worker, shunter, train driver, trainer and assessor and finally as the European Head of Safety for a leading design house, Richard took the plunge and established PRB-Consulting in 2010.
Richard has a passion for rail safety and has an in-depth knowledge of industry rules and standards. He will often be found out on-site or visiting one of our many clients.
Away from work he enjoys time with his wife, five sons and two dogs. You may also find him in his barn where he practices woodturning.
Paul Burgon – Rail Director
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David Greenwell – Technical Head, Collection Officer
David joined PRB-Consulting in August 2016 and brought with him over 38 years of experience in the rail industry. He started with British Rail at Selhurst Depot in South London. In 1990, David joined the S&T department and remained within the signalling discipline until 2005. He then joined Achilles to deliver Link-up audits on behalf of Network Rail and moved on to deliver RISQS audits. David also undertook certification audits for rail companies early in his auditing career.
David is a Magistrate on the Nottingham Bench and has been a Justice of the Peace for 12 years.
His main hobbies are maintaining his classic Land Rover, running and exercising his two beloved dogs. He has been happily married to his wife, June since 2005 who joins him on their many trips away in their caravan.
Gill van Benthem – Office and Finance Manager, Sentinel Coordinator
Gill joined PRB Consulting in December 2013, when the company first moved into the Town House. Gill has helped develop and support key practices within the business and has been delighted to watch PRB Consulting grow year on year.
When Gill is not attempting to renovate her house, she loves walking and exploring the South Downs and her local beaches with her beloved doggie Hugo. Gill also loves travelling, especially to Italy and Scotland.
Sacha Maynard – Head of Client Accounts, Collection Officer
Sacha has been an integral member of the PRB-Consulting team for over 6 years. She is passionate about building strong working relationships with all of our clients and constantly strives to exceed our customer’s expectations.
Sacha has strong interpersonal and communication skills which enable her to develop rapport with all levels of staff within a range of companies. In order to maintain a high level of Customer Service, Sacha has developed a strong team around her that assist in delivering the high level of service that is expected.
Sacha has gained her NEBOSH Certificate, IOSH Membership and has recently become a Mental Health First Aider. She is now looking to attain her NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety.
In her spare time, Sacha enjoys paddle boarding and attending VW Camper events. She also loves taking her little dog Ted out for walks over the South Downs via the pub.
Ray Arnold – SWP Planner, Collection Officer, Assessor
Ray is dedicated to improving safety standards and working conditions within our infrastructure. With years of hands-on experience, he transitioned into safety-critical work and earned a NEBOSH qualification in Health & Safety. Ray’s work spans both office-based and site-based projects, ensuring a diverse and engaging career experience. Beyond his professional endeavors, Ray spends quality time and holidays with his large family whenever he gets the opportunity. In his spare moments, he’s teaching himself to play the guitar—a pursuit he modestly describes as a delightful challenge despite any perceived lack of talent, Ray remains committed to growth and improvement.
Jack Amis – Safety and Assurance Advisor
Jack Amis is a H&S and Assurance Advisor at PRB Consulting and is a Certified Member of IOSH working towards Chartered status.
Jack has over 17 years of experience in H&S and Compliance roles across a broad range of industries. Starting his career in the rail sector, Jack was embedded within project teams working on London Underground station refurbishment projects across the capital and held a safety advisor position on the re-development of St Pancras Station.
Prior to joining PRB in 2021, Jack brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous role as a RISQS auditor. Jack’s focus is supporting PRB Client’s with rail assurance schemes, H&S advice, site inspections and developing company’s safety management systems.
In his spare time, Jack likes playing racquet sports and he also helps managing his son’s junior football team but is still awaiting that elusive first trophy!
Leo Bell – Office and Business Administrator
Leo joined PRB Consulting as an Office and Business Administrator in 2019. He has recently passed his NEBOSH qualification and is looking forward to assisting clients with their audits.
In his spare time, you will find him down his allotment tending to his bee or cycling across the stunning Sussex countryside. When he’s not out and about he also enjoys reading, watching, and generally soaking up anything history related.
Jake Vockins – IT and Website Coordinator
Connor Eade – Administration Assistant
Connor joined PRB Consulting in 2021. Having finished his university degree in 2017 he worked in a number of different roles within the football industry before deciding on a career change. He is currently part of the RISQS/Client team at PRB specifically collecting, analysing and presenting key data in order to fully maximise the service we provide to our clients. Having built up several years of experience, he has now gone onto complete his Nebosh General Certificate, whilst looking forward to further developing his knowledge in the coming years.
In his spare time, he enjoys attending games at his beloved Brighton & Hove Albion, collecting vinyl records and spending time with friends and family.