Richard Minton (Chairman)
Richard Minton lives near Pershore, Worcestershire with wife Kaye, has two grown up children, plays golf and enjoys watching most sports.
Richard started in the Amenity business in 1986 joining ICI Professional Products. Eventually, following de-mergers and takeovers, he became UK Sales Manager for the Scott’s Turf and Amenity business. In 2001 he joined Complete Weed Control as Commercial Director, becoming managing director in 2003.
At the same time as becoming NAAC Chairman, Richard started a new weed control business, JPCS Weed Control, with the main aims of raising standards, improving the image of weed control and promoting the role of the contractor. In addition to his role with the NAAC, he represents the industry on a number of committees promoting best practice and good product stewardship in the safe use of pesticides.