TRENT & DOVE - Key Persons

Geoff has been appointed as a Non Executive Director since 2018. He has over 35 years of experience within the housing sector working for Gentoo, Thirteen Group and Northampton Partnership Homes. Starting out in architecture Geoff moved to the social housing sector and in particular within property services and asset management. He brings extensive experience at director level to the full property spectrum from repairs to new build along with strategic asset management. Geoff is also a member of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee.

Jacky Astle

Job Titles:

Member of the Customer Committee
Independent Member

Jan Griffiths

Job Titles:

Member of the Executive Team
Resources Director

Jan qualified as a Chartered Management Accountant in the Commercial Sector then began her career in Housing over 20 years ag…

John Doherty

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Member of the Board
Non - Executive Director

Experienced in leading organisations in both the public and private sectors, John is currently the Chief Executive at Entrust…

Karen Tear

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Member of the Customer Committee
Customer Member

Kathryn Robb

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Member of the Board
Non Executive Director
Member of the Audit

Kathryn joined the Board of Trent & Dove Housing in April 2017. A senior housing professional with 30 years experience ranging from front line service delivery to strategic development and leadership, she holds a Post Graduate in Housing Studies and is a Corporate Member of Chartered Institute of Housing. She has experience in securing new business opportunities and funding bids as well as successful merger and stock transfer negotiations and establishing effective multi-agency partnerships. Kathryn believes access to quality affordable housing is a key element in enabling people to maximise their potential and is committed to supporting organisations to deliver the best outcomes for their residents and communities. Kathryn is also a member of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee.

Kim Smith

Job Titles:

Member of the Board
Member of the Customer Committee
Non Executive Director
Chairman and Customer Member

Kim has been the Centre Manager at Winshill Neighbourhood Resource Centre ("WNRC") for the past 10 years. She also works with community groups and organisations to organise community events and achieve community goals. Prior to her appointment as the WNRC Centre Manager, she was a Youth Activity Coordinator in the borough, running youth groups and youth intervention programmes. Kim is also a Non Executive Director of Trent & Dove Housing.

Mark Ashby

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Member of the Board
Non Executive Director

Mark has worked for over 10 years providing care and teaching support for students with a range of learning or speech and hearing difficulties. He has several years experience working within the prison service and 5 years experience as a manager/team leader in the restaurant trade. His interest in Trent & Dove was sparked when he attended and passed the Derby University Governance Award. Mark is also Vice Chair of the Operations Committee and a member of the Governance Committee.

Mark Gormley

Job Titles:

Member of the Executive Team
Property Director

Mark has 35 years experience in the housing sector with both public and private sector organisations. Having held senior a…

Martyn Hale

Job Titles:

Member of the Executive Team
Neighbourhooods Director

Martyn has more than 36 years' experience in housing, most recently as Director of Care and Support at Midlands-based Citizen…

Mike Finister-Smith

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Member of the Board
Non Executive Director

Mike has extensive experience of the Social Housing Sector having held numerous roles as a senior leader, director and social…

Mike Hew

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Member of the Board
Non Executive Director

Mike has over 23 years' experience as a senior housing executive, most recently as Chief Executive of Caldmore Area Housing A…

Nick Bush

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Member of the Customer Committee
Independent Member

Rachel Thompson

Job Titles:

Member of the Customer Committee
Customer Member

Rolf Levesley

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Member of the Board
Member of the Customer Committee
Senior Independent Director
NED Member

Rolf has over twenty years' experience of operating in senior-level roles at Local Authorities, most recently as Chief Execut…

Tracey White

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Customer Member

Ursula Bennion - CEO

Job Titles:

Chief Executive
Member of the Board
Member of the Executive Team

Ursula joined the Executive Team in July 2015.Over a 25 year career in Housing, Ursula has worked across the sector in a wide… Over a 25 year career in Housing, Ursula has worked across the sector in a wide variety of roles ranging from her first job as a trainee Housing Officer to Director of Business Development and now as Chief Executive. During this time, she has worked with both traditional housing associations and also LSVTs which has provided her with a wealth of experience in dealing with the challenges and opportunities facing the affordable housing sector. Ursula has a clear focus on delivery of excellent services and homes and is looking to expand Trent & Dove's role as a placeshaper. She is passionate about partnership working with our customers and stakeholders. She also supports the Board of Directors to ensure that the organisation has clear, strategic direction and strong leadership; which are vital during the current climate of change.