Riversmead welcome new Board members

Hertford based Riversmead Housing Association has strengthened their Board with the appointment of five new Board members.

Pam Grethe, East Herts District Councillor and former Hertford Town Councillor, has many years experience working with local communities. She has lived in Hertford for 45 years and is familiar with many aspects of housing and environmental issues.

Keith Cotton, Managing Director of Crisp Solutions Ltd, works across many industries consulting on and implementing marketing and corporate social responsibility solutions.

Nick Sharman, a Chartered Accountant, is Group Financial Controller at the Highways Agency, and is responsible for monitoring over £3 billion of expenditure.

Philomena Stafford, a Certified Financial Planner and partner of firm Stafford & Co, provides comprehensive financial planning services to 200 clients and is responsible for overseeing private client and trust investment funds in excess of £40 million.

Vanessa James, a partner and Head of the Employment Department at SA Law LLP, is an expert in the complex field of employment law and HR strategy, having succeeded in many high profile and complicated Tribunal and High Court cases.

Paul Huckstep, Riversmead’s Deputy Chief Executive, said: “We are really pleased to welcome the support and enthusiasm of our new Board members. They all have a wealth of experience and skills from both the private and public sectors which we’ll be able to draw on for the benefit of our residents.”

New Board member, Philomena Stafford, said: “Riversmead Housing Association provides a vital service to the community and I am delighted to be given an opportunity to contribute to its work and ongoing development.”