Ian was born and raised in Cheshire. He went to school in Winsford, and left at age 18 to work for cattle auctioneer’s Wright Manley in Beeston as a trainee auctioneer and clerk.
Ian moved to into the saleroom in 1995 where he got his introduction to furniture and antiques. After leaving the company briefly to co-run a business with his wife, Ian returned in 2003 to manage the saleroom. He joined the team at Trevanion Auctioneers in 2019, and now oversees the furniture and clocks, as well as taking to the rostrum on auction days alongside Christina and Ashley.
Ian currently lives in Nantwich with his wife. In his spare time he enjoys walking his dogs, watching films and listening to classic British rock.