STAFF
RICHARD COOMBES DIRECTOR Richard has been in the lighting industry since 1990. He enjoys the creativity of designing with light but also meeting the needs of the client. Richard has a favorite saying which he incorporates into every design “you don’t know what you don’t know”, this is why at Coombes & Gabbie, we specialise in lighting to create the best result for each client. |
JOSHUA RIETEMA LIGHTING CONSULTANT Joshua started working for Coombes & Gabbie in 2017 and works as a lighting consultant. Joshua has a Graduate Certificate in Science & Technology (lighting). Joshua has been in the electrical industry for 6 years and decided to branch out into lighting. |
BEKS SORRELL AUCKLAND ACCOUNT MANAGER Beks is new to the Coombes and Gabbie team and will be running the Auckland office. Beks background is in fashion and interiors but has always had a passion for lighting and architecture. Her strengths are connecting with people and working together to create beautiful spaces. |
RENEE BEALE TERRITORY REPRESENTATIVE / LIGHTING DESIGNER Renee has made her return back to Coombes and Gabbie after her adventurous two year O.E, living and working in Scotland. She will be taking on the role of territory rep and lighting designer covering the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions, based out of the Hamilton office/showroom. Renee worked for us for 4 years after completing her diploma in Interior Design, so she brings with her great knowledge and experience. |
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LETTY UTTINGER
TERRITORY REPRESENTATIVE / LIGHTING DESIGNER Letty Joined the Coombes and Gabbie lighting team in December 2020 with a background in commercial industrial and emergency lighting design and project management. Letty has completed a post graduate diploma in management studies at the University of Waikato and is a Technician for the illumination engineering society.With a passion for lighting leadership and management Letty joins the team eager to learn a new field of lighting. |
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ELLENS CHEN LIGHTING DESIGNER Ellens joined the Coombes and Gabbie team in 2017 as a part time lighting design assistant and showroom adviser. She has now graduated with a Diploma in Interior Designer and a Bachelor of Media Arts specialising in Graphic Design and has joined the team full time as a designer. Ellens is our go to girl when it comes to Dialux, she is a pro at rendering. Her life motto is “make impossible possible”. |
ANDREA CLARKIN ACCOUNTS & ADMINISTRATION Andrea works part time doing the financial accounts and attending to any administration matters to ensure that Richard and the rest of the team can focus on their roles. Andrea has a background in accounting and management in the Dairy & FMCG industries. She joined our team in 2013 after having a career break while her children were young. |
GRANT PERRY LOGISTICS Grant has been in the IT Industry for over 25 years and started working for Coombes & Gabbie in 2016. His main role is to manage the IT side of the business and offer IT support. Grant is passionate about all things IT and enjoys finding more efficient and effective ways of doing things. |
ROBBIE LITHGOW LINEAR LIGHT MANUFACTURER AND DELIVERIES Robbie has been working at Coombes & Gabbie since 2016. Robbie is based in the Coombes & Gabbie factory where he manufacturers linear lights, he also makes deliveries to clients. |
TYRELL PRIDDEY LINEAR LIGHT MANUFACTURER AND DELIVERIES |