Meet The KBB Team
Roger Peck – Director & Co-owner of KBB
The oldest of 4 brothers, Roger was the 1st of the boys to go and work with his father Alan at the family business Star Lines. Roger moved to Ireland with his family in the 80’s and ran his own kitchen business over there, he came back to the UK and worked at Connells in Ipswich for many years. He then decided to put his knowledge to good use and founded KBB with his brother Patrick in 2003. Having been in the Kitchen business all of his life he is a source of wisdom on the industry.
Roger is a father of 2 grown up daughters and a grandad to Rory! A long-time football fan, and supporter of ITFC. He loves spending time with his family, walks with his dogs, 80’s music, Rugby and Guinness.
Patrick Peck – Director & Co-owner of KBB
The youngest of 4 brothers, Patrick also worked with his father and Roger at Star Lines in his younger years. He has gone onto doing different things in the building industry over the years and came back together with brother Roger to use their joint expertise to establish KBB in 2003.
Patrick is a father of 3, 1 son & twin daughters. He likes to keep busy and can usually be found tinkering around with his motor home or classic Mark 1 Granada, or basically anything that need fixing! He enjoys skiing, 80’s and ska-music and Adnams Ghostship! Patrick’s nickname is Bucket. He loves spending time with his family and friends. He is passionate about Rugby and is Operations Director of the Ipswich YM Rugby Club.
Sarah Peck – General Manager
Joined January 2005. Sarah is Patrick’s wife and she joined KBB to assist with the accounts and administration side of things. The growth of the business has seen her wear an assortment of hats for KBB over the years, including running all the social media pages.
Sarah is mother of 3 teenage children, 1 son & twin daughters. She loves cooking and entertaining, is an avid reader, a 60’s music lover and is partial to a glass of cold prosecco! After 10 years on Bramford Scout Committee she has now stepped down but she still likes to get involved in helping charities with fundraising and volunteering.
Matthew Nicholson – Sales Director
Joined KBB in September 2007. Matthew used to work with Roger at Connells after he’s left school and came on board as KBB’s 1st salesman at their first premises in Needham Market. He has seen many changes and KBB and has been there throughout its growth. Matthew has a fountain of knowledge in the kitchen and bathroom industry and a flare for design.
Matthew is father of 2. He is a boxing fan and a football fan, a supporter of Newcastle United and also his local team ITFC. Matthew is a keen golfer. He is extremely competitive and does not like to be beaten. Matthew is a family man and loves taking the children to watch football.
Tommy Smith – Senior Kitchen Fitter and Worktop Specialist
Joined KBB in August 2017. Tommy came on board to assist Patrick with the installation of solid surface worktops. He had worked with Solid surface worktops for many years and his knowledge and expertise were welcome attributes at KBB. He fitted kitchens alongside Patrick, learning the level of workmanship that we expect and now is our best fitter after ‘The Boss’!
Tommy is father of 4 young children, 1 daughter & 3 sons. He is a lover of boxing and rap music, even though his dance moves need more practice!! He loves spending time with his family and taking his boys out on their Motor cross bikes. When making worktops in the warehouse Tommy can usually be heard singing loudly and out of tune!!
Julie Usher – Accounts Administrator
Joined KBB in 2019. Julie has been friends with Sarah and Patrick for many years as their children went to the same preschool, Julie and Sarah were also members of Bramford Scout committee. It was at one such Scout Committee meeting that Sarah expressed the need for help in the office. Julie offered to come in to help Sarah out for a couple of weeks at the start of 2019 until she found a permanent member of staff. Julie is still here! Julie runs the supplier accounts and invoices.
Julie has 3 children and is an avid supporter of women’s football. She likes salt and vinegar pringles and ITFC.
Hina Prior – Bathroom Designer
Joined KBB in 2020. Hina has previous experience in bathrooms as she was Sales Manager of a bathroom showroom for City Plumbing before joining KBB. She has designed some lovely bathrooms for us since being with KBB and what we love about Hina is that she is always happy and smiley.
Hina is proud mummy to Noah. Apart from her family, her other favourite things in life are food & wine! Especially Pizza!
Richard Burman – Designer
Joined KBB in 2021. Richard came to KBB with a history in the building and installation industry, having worked at both Wickes and Jewson’s. As Richard has experience with both bathrooms and kitchens, he is a welcome addition to the KBB Sales team. Richard is very meticulous and has keen eye for detail.
Richard is a father or 2 and is known at KBB for his terrible ‘dad jokes ‘and his eclectic taste in music! (Just ask the Alexa on his desk!)
Carl Roper – Senior Installer
Joined KBB in 2023. Carl has YEARS of experience in installation and building projects. He worked for many years on and off for KBB as a sub-contractor until they finally managed to convince him to come on the books full time. Carl has a wealth of knowledge in kitchens, bathrooms and everything in between. Carl’s extensive understanding of the industry means he an ideal candidate to train the younger generation -that and the fact that he has the patience of a saint and is one of the most laid-back people we know!
Carl like his heavy metal music, festivals and biscuit!
