Staff Profiles
John Bishop DIP. LM (Distinction) - Owner
johnbishop@colinbibra.com
Tel: 020 3301 7815
John comes from an engineering background where he was employed in the aeronautical industry, working on the original blueprint of the R101 (the airship?). John started in Estate Agency some 15 years ago and has been with Colin Bibra's for just over 10 years. He is a keen runner (completed 3 London Marathons), squash player and artist.
Peter Hodges - Management
peter@colinbibra.com
Tel: 020 3301 7801
Peter came into Property Management some 13 years ago. Prior to this, he worked for a Japanese bank in the City. Peter joined Colin Bibra's in 2001 and has been at the forefront of our Management team.
Peter is still playing football and has hopes of a trial in the near future with Chelsea (Pensioners).
Asa Hodges BSc (Hons) IT & Comp - I.T./Management
asa@colinbibra.com
Tel: 020 8567 0077
Our youngest member of staff. Asa is our I.T. "whizz kid". He qualified for a degree in Information and Computing Technology through the Open University and his contribution to our ambitious I.T. programme is invaluable.
Tim Young DIP L.M. - Management
tim@colinbibra.com
Tel: 020 3301 7802
Tim joined Colin Bibra 9 years ago and like Peter Hodges comes from a banking background. Tim has over 10 years experience in Property Management. Unlike Peter, Tim does not want to play for Chelsea, he would prefer to play for Manchester United, but don't tell Peter.
Oscar Valdez LLM - Lettings
info@colinbibra.com
Tel: 020 8566 3333
Oscar is a qualified Mexican lawyer. Fluent in Spanish, Italian and English, Oscar has been a leading force in promoting the company overseas, establishing important links through the Spanish Chamber Of Commerce and the Mexican Consulate. Oscar is a keen runner and is currently working on his first novel "How I Escaped From The Mexican Authorities".
Georgia Solaja - Management
georgia@colinbibra.com
Tel: 020 3301 7803
Left Croatia after the assassination of Arch Duke Ferdinand. Georgia has more than 10 years experience in Property Management. She has recently completed her degree in History through The Open University. However, Georgia has told us that she will one day return to Croatia (once they open a decent restaurant).
Karen Palmer ARLA (1) - Management
karen@colinbibra.com
Tel: 020 3301 7805
Joined the company in 2006. Karen has over 10 years experience in property management. She has completed a number of courses with ARLA including Accounts and Taxations for Letting Agents. A keep-fit enthusiast, in 2007 she walked the length of the Isle of Wight. Karen recently returned from Kenya where she failed to lead a Political Coup to overthrow the government.
Peter Milstead - Management
petermilstead@colinbibra.com
Tel: 020 3301 7804
Peter was brought in to assist our Estate Management Team. He came to us from the BBC where he did not work on Dr. Who, Bleak House, Cranford and Panorama. Peter is a Bob Dylan fan.
Jeremy Askwith - Sales
info@colinbibra.com
Tel: 020 3301 7814
For many years a member of the National Association of Estate Agency, Jeremy has worked in Estate Agency in excess of 35 years within the Ealing area. Previously being a partner in what was one of Ealing's leading independant estate agencies called Hetheringtons. He is a keen follower of music presently reliving his hippy years with Steve Hillage - Not many people will have a clue who he is.
Ethna Bohane - Accounts
ethna@colinbibra.com
Tel: 020 3301 7806
Ethna has been with Colin Bibra for over 10 years, looking after the rental payments and landlord accounts.
Agnieszka Makarewicz MSC - Lettings
info@colinbibra.com
Tel: 020 3301 7811
Agnieszka joined the company in 2007, and is very popular with our Polish clients. Fluent in Polish and Russian, and we believe she has made a huge contribution to our Lettings side of the business. One day she hopes to return to her native Poland.