Meet the Team

Kris Foster MRICS - Director
T: 01303 212020
M: 07717 307047
Email: kris.foster@motis-estates.com
What is your role at Motis Estates?
I am the Director of Motis Estates which entails managing the business and also undertaking RICS Valuations for both Residential and Commercial Properties in the Kent area. I also run the Commercial Agency department and act on behalf of Client’s selling and letting Retail, Office and Industrial Properties in Folkestone and the surrounding areas. I also manage Motis Business Centre in Cheriton which consists of 28 offices including a Church and a Fitness studio.
What is your background?
I graduated with a 2:1 studying BSc (Hons) Real Estate Management from Oxford Brookes University in 2010. I then trained to be a Chartered Surveyor at a local firm and became qualified in 2013. I moved to Motis Ireland in 2017 and project managed the development of Motis Business Centre converting the 29,000 sq ft building into 28 serviced offices. We acquired H Wald and Co in November 2017 becoming a Director in May 2019. During this time, I also trained to become a RICS Registered Valuer and qualified in November 2019 with the ability to now undertake Tax Valuations for Inheritance, Capital Gains and Probate purposes.
What are your objectives for Motis over the next 12 months?
My intention for Motis Estates is to continue growing the business in 2023 and beyond and continue winning awards in customer service which we strive to excel in.
What do you enjoy doing outside of the office?
I enjoy watching and playing football including watching my son playing for a local team and going to watch West Ham United. I also enjoy gaming in my spare time with my son.
What is one thing that might surprise people about you?
I ran the London Marathon when I was 19 and was one of the youngest runners in the field that year. I am also a keen gardener and spend a lot of time tending the garden in the Summer months.

Chris Wallington - Sales Manager
T: 01303 212020
Email: chris.wallington@motis-estates.com
What is your background?
I have been around property for 15 years now, staring in corporate lettings and progressing through to Branch management in a sales environment. I have made a career from a love of homes and the journey my clients take when working with me. I am based in Folkestone and now have the opportunity to do what I love in a town that I love living in.
What are your objectives for Motis over the next 12 months?
My aim is to grow the sales business to be THE lifestyle agent in Folkestone.
What do you enjoy doing outside of the office?
I have a young family which is where you can find me outside of the office. We love taking walks around the local parks and down in the Creative Quarter and when the weathers nice the Harbour arm is where you'll find me!
What is one thing that might surprise people about you?
When I was younger I played guitar and rode BMX… not that I could do either of these things now!!

Meghan Jones - Lettings Manager
T: 01303 212025
Email: meghan.jones@motis-estates.com
What is your role at Motis Estates?
Lettings Manager
What is your background?
I spent many years studying Dance and gained my Dance degree in 2017. After finishing University, I decided to make this a hobby and focus on finding a career in the property industry. I started in Holiday rentals as a Property Administrator and worked my way to a Property Manager. This is where I really found my love for the industry. A couple of years on and I was lucky enough to be offered the position of a Property Manager and Motis Estates. Here I have been able to learn and grow as a person and also study my ARLA qualification. I have now been promoted to Lettings Manager which has given me the opportunity to evolve even more and allows me to broaden my skills in property and management.
What are your objectives for Motis over the next 12 months?
To work efficiently and continue to grow the business.
What do you enjoy doing outside of the office?
I love to travel, spent time in the gym and meet up with friends and family.
What is one thing that might surprise people about you?
I am a Black belt in Shotokan Karate.

Deanna Roderick - Sales and Lettings Negotiator
T: 01303 212020
Email: Deanna.roderick@motis-estates.com
What is your role at Motis Estates?
Sales and Lettings Negotiator.
What is your background?
My background was working along side border force ensuring that people coming in and out of the country were checked thoroughly. As well as checking their passports.
Knowing that working within this industry was something I was aiming to do, I started to get some experience within sales. By doing this I started to sell holiday makers tickets to go abroad. I found that I enjoyed the sales element of the job and i decided that it was time to progress and search for estate agency jobs.
Furthermore, Motis Estates gave me the opportunity to start my job within Estate Agency with no experience. Since joining the small, independent team I feel I have gained much experience not only within sales but property management too.
What are your objectives for Motis over the next 12 months?
My Objective is to help Motis grow and to help find people find their perfect home.
What do you enjoy doing outside of the office?
I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, by trying different cuisines at local restaurant’s. I also enjoy a shopping spree.
What is one thing that might surprise people about you?
I have a rabbit called Dash, who is the most friendly and loving Mini Lop.

Ellie Mae Green - Trainee Sales and Lettings Negotiator
T: 01303 212020
Email: ellie.green@motis-estates.com
What is your role at Motis Estates?
I am a letting and sales negotiator and also support with property management. An all-rounder!
What is your background?
In 2017 I studied my NVQ in childcare and offered my services in assisting teaching dance at my local dance company.
In 2020 I joined a Paediatric Assessment Unit which was support home for patients coming out of hospital. I was also given the task to find accommodation for patients and staff and I really enjoyed the job role and knew it was something I wanted to do full time.
This is my first job in estate agency. I have always taken interest in the career but struggled to find a company that was perfect for me. I was lucky to be offered this role at Motis.
What are your objectives for Motis over the next 12 months?
To expand my knowledge in letting and sales negotiating and become the best estate agent I can be!
What do you enjoy doing outside of the office?
I enjoy spending time with family and friends, going to the gym and walking my dog Bella. I hope to travel more this year.
What is one thing that might surprise people about you?
I lived in Spain for 5 years, in a tiny little village called Tarbena.
