Co-Founder & Director

With over 46 years of total experience in the trade Alan has led countless projects across Jersey, restoring and preserving the Island’s historic charm one window at a time.

His leadership and dedication continue to shape the company’s reputation and values: quality, efficiency, and pride in every pane.

Alan began his career in 1978, serving his apprenticeship at J-Price in Liverpool, where he specialised in traditional heritage glazing.

In 1983, he moved to Jersey to become a glass cutter and machinist at Spectraglaze, where he also learned how to manufacture double-glazed units.

In 1996, he co-founded Alan Ward Glass & Glazing Ltd — and the rest, as they say, is history.

Co-Founder and Director

Karen co-founded Alan Ward Glass & Glazing Ltd in 1996 and has been instrumental in shaping the company's operations for nearly three decades.

She oversees all administrative functions—managing invoicing, legal matters, contracts, compliance, and internal processes with precision and care.

Known for her exceptional organisational skills and unwavering attention to detail, Karen ensures that every aspect of the business runs smoothly behind the scenes.

Her leadership provides the stability and structure that allow the team to focus on delivering outstanding service, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction.

Karen's dedication, integrity, and hands-on approach continue to be a driving force behind the company's success.

Director

Aiden brings a rare combination of entrepreneurial insight and hands-on industry experience to his role on the board of Alan Ward Glass & Glazing Ltd.

Having founded multiple businesses and provided consultancy across various sectors, he offers strategic guidance that helps shape the company’s growth and long-term vision.

His journey with the company began early—spending school holidays and weekends from the age of 14 learning the trade firsthand back in 2010.

After more than 12 years working on the tools, Aiden transitioned into a leadership position where his deep understanding of both the practical and commercial sides of the business drives innovation and development.

As a director, he now leads business development and strategic planning, bringing fresh perspective and a forward-thinking approach that supports the company's continued evolution while honouring its heritage.

Lead Service Engineer

With a strong background in fabrication and maintenance, Ian brings a complementary skill set to the company’s glazing operations. His practical knowledge bridges the gap between installation and aftercare.

His decades of hands-on experience enhances the team’s ability to diagnose mechanical issues, deliver tailored solutions, and ensure the highest standards of performance and longevity across all glazing installations.

Ian joined our team in November of 2023 but started his career in 1976 as an aluminium window and double-glazed unit fabricator.

In total he’s spent over 20 years across Jersey and the UK fabricating aluminium windows, 4 of which he also fabricated UPVC windows. He served 6 years in the UK as a window service engineer and 4 years as a UPVC and aluminium conservatory installer.

Ian also trained and worked as a glass cutter and machinist for 7 years then managed a glass workshop locally for 5 years.

Traditional Glazing Specialist

Harrison’s been in the glass trade since 2014, beginning his journey as an apprentice with us at just 18 years old.

Over three formative years with the company, he built a solid foundation in traditional glazing techniques.

Following in Alan’s early footsteps, Harrison went on to work as a double-glazed unit fabricator for a local firm, expanding his technical skill set and gaining valuable experience in modern manufacturing processes.

At the beginning of 2025, Harrison rejoined the team bringing with him a broadened perspective, refined skills, and a renewed commitment to quality.

Now as one of our traditional glazing specialists Harrison blends time-honoured techniques with modern precision, helping to preserve the character of Jersey’s historic buildings while delivering reliable, high-quality results.

His dedication to the craft makes him an invaluable member of the team.

Traditional Glazing Specialist

Adam first joined Alan Ward Glass & Glazing Ltd in 2021, beginning his apprenticeship with the company and quickly proving himself to be a dedicated and capable member of the team.

From day one, he demonstrated a strong work ethic and a genuine interest in the craft, steadily developing his skills under the guidance of experienced tradesmen.

Trained in traditional glazing techniques, Adam has built a solid foundation in heritage window restoration, putty glazing, and fine detail work—contributing to projects that preserve the Island’s architectural history.

Adam continues to grow in both confidence and capability, bringing care, precision, and pride to every job he undertakes.

His commitment to learning, combined with a hands-on approach, makes him a valuable part of the company’s next generation of craftsmen.

Steph Newington Traditional Sign Writer

Verre Églomisé Artist

In 1986, Steph began his five-year apprenticeship with Roy Stansfield Signs to train as a Traditional Signwriter, working there overall for 12 years.

Between 1994 and 2008, Steph completed many projects, including the Morris Minor Millennium Project, in which he created an art sculpture using a 1958 Morris Minor Split Screen Ex-Royal Mail Panel Van. This project took six years to complete and has been on show in the UK for over 20 years.

One of his most famous pieces of restoration work in Jersey is the HMV "In his Master's Voice," restoring the artwork on the side of what is now Locke’s, returning it to its former glory for the National Trust.

Steph is a master of his craft and, over his nearly 40-year career, has maintained and created some of the island’s most beautiful examples of glass gilding and lettering.

Some of the local businesses, projects, and places of interest on which he has worked include:

Le Gallais & Son (Original facade) / Rudd Jewellers / Hettich Jewellers / States Chamber Signs / St John Manor / Chordz / Red House / Crosstown / Sungird / Salvation Army — to name just a few.

JM Emporium Stained Glass

Stained Glass & Leaded Panel Artisan
Joanne first learnt the skill of stained glass art from a young girl in her father's studio back in 2008. As a teenager she was taught the traditional way of taking apart and building stained glass leaded panels, including cutting and painting on glass.

In 2019, she opened the doors to JM Emporium which can now be found in Lumen Studios in Halkett place where she has a range of stained glass for sale and at the back her very own little workshop.

Joanne has worked locally on a couple of restoration projects such as diamond leaded panels in Elizabeth Castle, the stained glass ceiling in the Memorial Hall in Howard Davis Park, diamond repairs in St Mark's Church, St Ouen's Manor and is currently working on St Saviour's Parish Hall.

Alongside restoration work, she also does creation work for private houses starting from the initial design process through to building the panels.

It is safe to say Joanne loves a challenge and is inspired to share more and more of her own designs with Jersey with work inspired by Jersey sceneries and its heritage.