Chris is the visionary CEO and founder of the EDGE group of companies. A Computer Science graduate with a passion for innovation, he began his career in the telecommunications industry at GEC-Plessey before embarking on his entrepreneurial journey to establish EDGE in 1989.

With decades of experience in the IT industry, Chris has been the driving force behind EDGE’s success, helping hundreds of businesses, councils and local government organisations develop and implement impactful IT solutions and strategies. As the IT architect behind EDGE’s products and services, he continually harnesses cutting-edge technology to stay ahead in a dynamic industry.

Beyond his professional achievements, Chris is a proud family man and father to three daughters. When he’s not shaping the future of EDGE, you’ll find him exploring the great outdoors, indulging his love for walking and travelling.

Linda is our Software Director and has been an integral part of EDGE since 1991, leading all aspects of software development. With a degree in Computer Science and Mathematics, she has been working in software development since 1983. Before joining EDGE, she gained valuable experience at GEC, developing real-time control systems, and at IBM, working on office-based reporting programs.

With in-depth knowledge of all our software modules, Linda is our go-to expert for advanced customer support and problem-solving. She thrives on a challenge and enjoys developing new products and features, ensuring EDGE stays at the forefront of innovation.

Outside of work, Linda enjoys walking, reading, and is currently studying to be able to converse in Welsh.

Shane, our General Manager, joined the EDGE team in 2022. With a background in engineering and continuous improvement, he brings a wealth of experience from various industries. His expertise has been instrumental in driving innovation, streamlining operations, and delivering key improvements behind the scenes.

Day to day, Shane oversees our team, supports our commercial customers, and ensures seamless customer service. Passionate about quality and efficiency, he takes pride in seeing his improvements enhance our business.

Outside of EDGE, Shane enjoys family time and serves his community as an on-call firefighter.

Roland has been working for EDGE for many years on a part time basis. He is our Product Consultant for the AdvantEDGE Finance software. Roland is a local council RFO and has also been a clerk, so has first hand experience of what is required from the software and how to support its users.

Julie joined EDGE in 2020, bringing 20 years of experience as a Parish Clerk and a background in IT. As a first-line product support specialist and AdvantEDGE Product Consultant, she provides expert guidance to our local council customers. Alongside her role at EDGE, Julie works as a locum clerk and internal auditor, ensuring her sector knowledge remains up to date. She particularly enjoys collaborating with our development team, helping to shape product enhancements based on customer needs.

Since joining EDGE, Julie has completed an MA in Public Leadership and Management and in her free time, she enjoys walking with her family and three dogs.

Her favourite quote? “What do you want to do tonight? The same thing we do every night – try to take over the world!” – Pinky & The Brain.

Peter, our Management Consultant, is a leading expert in bereavement services. He joined Edge in 2021 and successfully merged his company, Peter Linsell Management Consultants, with Edge IT Systems in 2022.

With over 30 years in the cemeteries and crematoria sector, Peter is a highly respected consultant. He founded PLMC in 2008, after serving as Bereavement Services Manager at Kirklees Council for ten years, and later as a Cemetery Management Tutor & Technical Services Manager for the ICCM.

Peter is passionate about supporting our clients to enhance their operations through the use of Epitaph & HeritEDGE and his favourite quote, which reflects his and pragmatic approach, is: “If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, you probably haven’t grasped the situation.” – Rudyard Kipling

Louise joined EDGE in 2020 after serving as a Clerk and RFO for her local council. She has continued as RFO, whilst providing first-line AdvantEDGE support and training for our Finance, Allotments, and Facilities customers. She also hosts webinars and is the familiar face you will often see manning the stand at council conferences, so be sure to say hello if you see her!

With hands-on experience using our Allotments, Finance, and Epitaph software within her council, Louise has a keen eye for detail, especially when tackling tricky bank reconciliations.

Outside of work, she enjoys walking with her husband and dog along the Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath and spending as much time as possible on her beloved narrowboat.

With over 20 years of experience in Bereavement Services, including her role as Deputy Crematorium Manager at Stafford Crematorium, Tracey joined EDGE in 2022, to provide Epitaph product support to our growing client base. Tracey is passionate about building relationships and supporting those in the industry and as a fully qualified ICCM Diploma Holder in Cemetery and Crematorium Management, she brings extensive industry expertise to her role, where she enjoys offering training and first-line support to our cemetery and crematorium clients.

Outside of work, she enjoys traveling in her motorhome, exploring new destinations, and creating lasting memories along the way.

Angharad joined EDGE in 2021 as our Digital Marketing Executive. As a Bachelor of Arts graduate and a fully qualified teacher, she brings strategic insight to the team and manages all aspects of our company marketing and client training materials. Using her background in education to enhance our customer support and creative expertise to form our digital content and advertising, Angharad plays a key role in shaping our brand and keeping our clients informed.

Angharad is passionate about design and particularly enjoys refining visual content to ensure clear, engaging, and professional communication across all marketing channels. When she is not working for EDGE, Angharad enjoys spending time with her young family.

Ryan joined EDGE in 2024, bringing over 7 years of experience in the IT industry. As an IT & Software Support Engineer, he specializes in delivering top-notch IT and customer support. Whether he’s assisting our AdvantEDGE and Epitaph clients or ensuring the smooth operation of our internal IT systems, Ryan is dedicated to resolving challenges with expertise and efficiency.

Ryan thrives on project work, relishing opportunities to leave his mark and contribute to EDGE’s growth. His role spans a wide range of tasks, from managing support requests to maintaining servers and tackling diverse technical issues.

Outside of work, Ryan is a passionate enthusiast of music, films, books, and festivals, as well as all things tech. His dynamic mix of skills and interests makes him an integral part of our team.