Meet The Team
David Rees
Managing Director
David started life in events as a mobile DJ in 1993 and is passionate & driven to keep building upon Just Smile’s success. David has been a senior figure in local radio throughout the UK looking after programmes, marketing and events.
Marianne Owen
Financial Planning & Analysis
Marianne joined the company in 2020 and has a wealth of experience as a business analyst, finance, budgets and management. Marianne has also had experience with Just Smile, having worked for the business in the past and she is David’s sister.
Crispian Robinson
Production Manager
Crispian originally joined Just Smile in 2015 as a technician. He took time away from Just Smile to work in theatre, but re-joined the team as production manager, taking care of our client needs and running our technical team.
Steve Martin
Head of Video
Steve has been an integral part of Just Smile for over a decade. Steve leads our team in all events requiring video, filming streaming and distribution. He also has a wealth of experience in Audio Production. You never know when you need a Steve!
James Rowles
Service Technician
James joined in 2022 with lots of experience in theatre and computing. His skills help ensure our warehouse and equipment is well maintained and he also works on some of our events.
Sam Mawhinney
Warehouse Manager
Sam has joined us as Warehouse Manager and has a wealth of knowledge from his previous warehouse jobs.
Tom Broughton
Junior Project Manager
Tom has joined our technical team after working in the events industry for 18 years taking on various different roles. After working as a freelancer for Just Smile, Tom has taken on a full-time role and we are excited for him to join the team.
Kerrie Burns
Office Manager
Having joined the team at the end of 2022, Kerrie looks after our account customers, accounts and credit control. Kerrie is also part of the entertainment team and helps clients with the booking of DJs and acts.
Dan Johnson
Bookings Coordinator
Dan has joined the office as our new Bookings Coordinator. Alongside his work as a freelance technician, Dan has been a professional musician and music teacher, with valuable experience performing on cruise ships and in theatres.
Holly Long
Marketing Assistant
Holly joined in 2025 on a Content Creator Apprenticeship and joins from previously working in the corporate events world. With a slight change in her focus from Corporate Events to the Marketing of Events business.
Dylan Thompson
Technician
Dylan has joined us after working at Alban Arena as the Head of Sound. With 3 years in the industry already, we are excited to welcome Dylan to the team and watch him grow!
Monty Rees
Sound-Hound
Monty joined Just Smile in 2020 where he delights guests to the warehouse with a woof and lick. He’s a keen sound hound and loves music from all eras. He especially loves treats and cuddles, so if you’re visiting, please don’t forget to bring some.