Meet Our Team
Our Management Team

Working for MTT and The MOT Club since January 2015, Ben’s background is in technology, the past ten of which have been automotive industry specific. Graduating from Plymouth University in 2001 with a Degree in Computer Science, he has over sixteen years experience in IT, working on scalable and resilient computer systems. His web services experience includes .NET, PostgreSQL and project management. In his spare time Ben enjoys surfing, windsurfing, travelling and spending time with his young family.

Gemma joined The MOT Club in June 2018 and is responsible for organising training for MOT Testers and Managers. In her spare time Gemma enjoys roller skating and plays Roller Derby for her local team North Devon Roller Derby of which she is Vice-Captain of the B Team. She also coaches the Junior team of which her daughter is a member. Off skates Gemma also enjoys running, sewing, playing the piano and spending time with her family and their dog Bonnie, exploring the coast where they live.

After studying Business and Admin at College, Abigail began working at MTT in 2002. She began working in reception and progressed to running the accounts for the Group. Her main role today is the everyday running of the financial side of the business; managing both the sales and purchase ledger as well as some of the administration within the company. She has extensive knowledge of accountancy software and is our go-to person for anything financially related. In her spare time, she enjoys live music, travel, cooking, keeping fit, and spending time with her family, friends and dog Walter.

James worked in a main dealer environment from 1986 to 1998 before joining the MTT Group in 1998, where he provided the installation and training for Garage Management Systems. From 2002 to 2007 he then worked for a National Service Network, setting up an independent network of garages to complete servicing and repair work for lease companies and the RAC. In 2008, James returned to the group and joined The MOT Club. He now combines his Audit duties with the development and delivery of our various training programs.

Ian has worked in the Motor trade since 1980. He has worked as a Technician, MOT Tester (inc. Quality Controller), Workshop Controller, Service Advisor and Service Manager. Ian has been with The MOT Club as a Regional Manager, and more recently an Area Manager since May 2006. Ian is now combining his Audit duties with heavy involvement in the development and delivery of our various training programs.
Our Regional Team

Andy Stanford
Regional Manager / Trainer
Southern England & Isle of Wight









Matt has worked in the motor trade for nearly 30 years in the main dealer network since leaving college having completed a motor vehicle qualification. He has always worked in Honda dealerships but also is multi-franchise dealers so also has experience with Mazda and Suzuki. He qualified as an MOT tester in 2013. In his last employment he worked in a Vertu Honda where he worked up to MOT site manager, Master technician and workshop controller.
He joined The MOT Club in 2025 as a regional manager and trainer. His hobbies include motorbikes, carpentry, photography and general DIY having refurbished his current house with his wife.



