Our People

Mark Sanders
Managing Partner
Professional Biography

Brian Dinnis
Senior Surveyor
Professional Biography

Richard Sanders
Junior Surveyor

Richard comes from a farming background, grew up on Exmoor, plays rugby for Tiverton, and is the owner of Douglas. Following university in Dublin and Geneva, Richard spent two years in publishing before deciding on a career change and joining Acorn Rural Property Consultants in January 2019.

Tracy Partridge
Finance Administrator

Tracy grew up in North Devon before relocating to Somerset in her twenties. She completed her Association of Accounting Technicians Diploma in 2015 and has over 15 years’ experience in finance administration across a variety of business sectors. She joined Acorn Rural Property Consultants in 2018.

Katherine Boyns
Secretary & Office Administrator

Katherine had an equestrian upbringing in the New Forest which was followed by a multi-faceted career in London and Mauritius, using and acquiring skills in administration, marketing, event organisation, education and retail. Choosing to return to the UK, Katherine is settled in Devon and joined Acorn Rural Property Consultants in 2018.

Douglas
Sealyham Terrier

Douglas accompanies Richard on walks and various sporting expeditions, mainly in the Westcountry, and is head of barketing and security at Acorn Rural Property Consultants. Douglas was office based but is now on extended gardening leave following his over-enthusiastic interpretation of his roles and a re-appraisal of his career prospects.