Our Team

"Securing and keeping the best talent"

The English Rural Team

ROYAL PATRON: HRH The Princess Royal
HONORARY PRESIDENT: Sir Peter Dixon

BOARD:
Mark Pragnell: Chair
Henry Lee: Vice Chair
Robert Glendinning: Chair (Group Audit & Risk Committee)
Graham Oliver: Chair (Group Finance & Resources Committee)
Jenny Jackson: Board Member (Resident)
Simon Hughes: Board Member
Conan McKinley: Board Member
Rebecca Murphy: Board Member
Philip O'Dwyer: Board Member
Avril Roberts: Board Member
Mark Webster: Board Member
Monica Burns, Sarah Nield & Hilary Whipp: Resigned during the year

CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S OFFICE:
Martin Collett: Chief Executive
David Barrowcliff: Head of Communications
Karen Eagles: Governance & Executive Support Manager
James Crawford-Smith: Communications & Admin Support Officer

RESIDENT SERVICES TEAM:
Kathryn Harrison: Resident Services Director

Jade Clark: Senior Housing Manager

Housing Managers: Tom Coggins, Nina Hoole & Luke Versteeg

Charlotte Priebe: Customer Services Manager
Alena Morris: Senior Customer Services Advisor

Customer Service Advisors:
Dee Charles, Dawn Cridland & Erika Francis

Lucinda Brassey: Resident Services Co-ordinator
Matthew Gandy: Resident Services Assistant

Tom Sandy: Senior Repairs & Maintenance Surveyor
Repairs & Maintenance Surveyors:
Andy Farrar, Steve Fusco & Graham Mann

Blaize Rhodes: Stock Condition Surveyor

Janette Spence: Asset & Compliance Manager

Terri Browning: Sales & Lettings Manager
Michelle Groom: Sales & Lettings Administrator

DEVELOPMENT TEAM:
Richard DeVille: Development Director
Nick Hughes: Regional Development Manager
Wendy Farrell: Development Project Manager
Emily Mulvaney: Development Project Manager

FINANCE TEAM:
Eddie Smy: Finance Director
Ferdi Lachica: Finance Manager
Lorna Murdoch: Accounts Supervisor
Joanne Binks: Management Accountant
Meti Hysenaj: Finance Assistant
Hawazen Hamzeh: Accounts Assistant

CO-OPTED COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Group Audit & Risk Committee:
Alistair Nappin (Independent Member)

Group Finance & Resources Committee:
Claire Morris FCPFA (Independent Member)

This year we have reaffirmed our core purpose, strengthened resident engagement, delivered high-quality affordable homes, and advanced our national advocacy role. With robust governance, careful financial stewardship, strategic partnerships, and a clear commitment to sustainability and investment in our talented team, we continue to build resilient, vibrant rural communities. As we look ahead, I am confident in our ability to navigate future challenges and opportunities, ensuring lasting, positive outcomes for residents across rural England.

Martin Collett, Chief Executive