WE ARE CONNECT
Connect started as L&S Office - a small independent company run by Lee and Sam, who have been trading for 20+ years, supplying office furniture and supplies nationwide.
An opportunity to offer a B2B print management service aligned perfectly with what L&S were already offering and from that, Connect Media was born.
Lee, Sam and Ryan started their joint venture in October 2021, and shortly after took on graphic designer Stefy, who is a key asset to the team and works closely with some of our biggest clients, continuing to build relationships and creating artwork for all aspects of print.
Growth and demand allowed us to take on another team member in January 2024. Katie brought with her, 15 years of graphic design and industry experience and has opened up new opportunities and unexplored avenues to broaden our offerings.
Late 2024 saw us win the Small Business Award at the Adur &
Worthing Business Awards, a fantastic achievement for all the team!
2026 brought the merging of Connect Media and L&S Office Supplies. Trading under the name ‘Connect’, but still offering the exact same business supplies and print management services our clients rely on.
While it marked the end of an era for L&S, this integration had been planned for a few years and brings exciting and fresh opportunities for our clients.
Our aim is to provide a consistent service to all our customers, no matter the size or spend. We build solid relationships, made to last.
Team Connect
SAM BOND
Director
Sam gets stuck in to a bit of everything within the company, from the accounts to installs - furniture and signage...and he's a dab hand at all.
Spirit Animal: Armadillo
Keeping its guard up with its tough outer shell, but underneath it has a softer side. It's resourceful, practical, hardworking, dependable.
Fun Fact: Can and will inhale biscuits
Director
Lee is the face of Connect, and you'll see him doing the networking rounds. He heads up our print sales and is a true relationship manager.
Spirit Animal: Golden Retriever
Super friendly, enthusiastic, whose brain has 47 tabs open so sometimes a little chaotic, but just wants everyone to be happy.
Fun Fact: Has about 800 pairs of trainers
LEE JONES
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Director
Ryan is our creative guru, full of all the wonders of print. He's a cheeky chappy, but also an absolute professional in sales.
Spirit Animal: Ostritch
Very tall, a bit ridiculous, full of personality, but surprisingly capable, switched on and good at what they do.
Fun Fact: Is always "model ready"
RYAN KELLY
STEFY POTTER-BLAKE
Designer
Stefy is an absolute powerhouse, she churns through work like there's no tomorrow.
Spirit Animal: Kookaburra
Incredibly loud, full of personality, slightly chaotic and impossible to ignore, but with a warm & friendly nature.
Fun Fact: Married to a man made of cheese
Senior Designer
Katie gets the job done, she can turn her hand to almost any project with ease and efficiency.
Spirit Animal: Badger
Grumpy, stubborn & fiercely capable, with a sharp tongue & an intimidating exterior that hides a kind hearted dependable nature.
Fun Fact: Used to collect snails as a child
KATIE MORRELL
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2024 Winner of Small Business of the Year
Presented at the Adur & Worthing Business Awards, we were very proudly crowed winners of the small business award in 2024 after just 3 years trading. The whole team were able to attend the awards ceremony and spent the night celebrating in style!