OAK TREE HOUSING - Key Persons

With 35 years of experience in the housing sector, Julie is the Director of Housing leading the delivery of affordable, high-quality housing across the organisation. Julie holds a Diploma in Housing and an HNC in Accounting. Julie is responsible for managing the full range of housing management and tenancy sustainment activities including allocations, rent account management, void management and tenant participation. Julie works closely with local authorities, residents, and stakeholders to ensure the Association's initiatives align with the needs of the community.

Julie-Anne Shearer

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Senior Finance Officer ( Job - Share )

Karen McDermott

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Repairs Assistant ( Job - Share )

Karis McAlinden

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Maintenance Officer ( Reactive )

Kes Cameron - CFO

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Chartered Accountant
Director of Finance
Member of the Management Team
Finance Manager and Was Promoted to Finance Director

Kes joined Oak Tree Housing Association in August 2019 as Finance Manager and was promoted to Finance Director, and a member of the Management Team, in February 2022. Kes leads the Finance and IT teams and is responsible for developing and implementing the financial strategy of the organisation, ensuring long term financial stability. Kes is a Chartered Accountant, qualifying from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) in 2012. She has specialised in working for charitable organisations since 2012 and took on her first senior management role in 2015.

Kirsty Davis

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Senior Compliance and Governance Officer

Laura McNicol

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Repairs Assistant ( Job - Share )

Laurina Mooney

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Assistant Housing Officer ( Job - Share )

Linda Smith

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Assistant Housing Officer ( Job - Share )

Lisa Watters

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Lead Housekeeper ( Part - Time )

Logan Scott

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Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance Assistant ( Fixed - Term )

Lorraine Cameron

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Repairs Assistant

Louise Blue

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Housing Administration Assistant & First Aider

Louise Ward

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Housing Officer

Luan McGuinness

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Repairs Assistant

Lyndsey Robinson

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Housing Officer

Mary McCreadie

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Corporate Services and Admin Supervisor

Maxine Ferguson

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Housing Officer ( Job - Share )

Morag Sharp

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Housing Officer ( Job - Share )

Peter MacDonald

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Senior Maintenance Officer ( Reactive )

Richard Browning

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IT Officer

Robert Dowds

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Project Co - Ordinator ( Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance )

Ronnie Bennett

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Assistant Housing Officer ( Part - Time )

Ryan Welch

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Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance Assistant

Sean Connor - CEO

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Chief Executive Officer
Member of the Management Team
Board Director of Glasgow Credit Union

Sean Connor became Chief Executive of Oak Tree Housing Association in October 2024, bringing more than 25 years' experience leading housing, charity, and community organisations. Sean is passionate about providing great homes and excellent services for Oak Tree's tenants and customers. He is focused on making the Association financially secure for the future, making better use of digital technology, and strengthening links with partners across Inverclyde. Alongside his role at Oak Tree, Sean is a Board Director of Glasgow Credit Union and is actively involved in community-based organisations. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing. Above all, Sean is committed to ensuring Oak Tree continues to put people and communities at the heart of everything it does.

Suk Hopper

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Member of the Management Team
Director of Property ( Deputises for CEO )

Suk is Oak Tree Housing Association's Director of Property and deputises for the Chief Executive Officer. Suk leads the Property team with responsibility for the reactive repairs service, planned and cyclical maintenance, voids, investment programmes, net zero, asset management, factoring, and the Association's in-house landscaping service. A key part of Suk's role is ensuring compliance with tenant and resident safety, safeguarding people and protecting the Association's housing stock. Suk also supports the Chief Executive Officer with the Association's development programmes. Suk began her housing career in 2001 and has held senior property roles across Glasgow before joining Oak Tree in 2016. Suk holds a First Class Honours Degree in Building Surveying, a Level 5 Diploma in Housing Studies and is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing.

Tracy Swan

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Housekeeper ( Part - Time )