Our Board
Mike Carr - Chair
Mike Carr has lived in Middlesbrough all his life. He is a teacher and has been involved in local government for many years. He also has experience of other public bodies at local and national level. He is keen to ensure that Erimus Housing delivers real improvements to houses and the environment in Middlesbrough.
Edna Donnelly - Vice Chair
As well as being the Vice Chair of the Board, Edna is Chair of the Housing Management Committee and the board member diversity champion for Erimus Housing. Edna has been actively involved in community activities, including being a board member of West Middlesbrough Neighbourhood Trust for a number of years.
Bob Brady
Since retiring as the Senior Youth and Community officer working in East Middlesbrough Bob went on to retire from Middlesbrough after being a member of the Council for 33 years.
During that time he held various positions including Chair of Housing for 16 years, chair of various scrutiny boards and finally serving as the appointed deputy to the elected Mayor of Middlesbrough for five years.
He was very active on the national and regional scene being chair of the National Housing & Town Planning Council, the Housing Centre Trust as well the Regional Assembly and North East Association of Councils.
He chaired the Shadow Board of Erimus Housing and was elected chair of the board on the creation of that company. On the formation of the Fabrick Housing Group he was elected chair and continues in that post to date.
Brian Kelly
Brian is a retired housing professional, being a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Housing. Brian is married with four sons and includes watercolour painting and supporting Newcastle United FC as hobbies. Brian is also a school governor. He is particularly interested in the provision of new homes.
Josephine Pottinger
Jose, a HR Director and independent human resources advisor, is also a visiting lecturer at Newcastle University. Jose has specialist mentoring and coaching skills, as well as being a successful trainer and brings her knowledge of diversity leadership and effective cross cultural work to the Board.
Sarah Robson
Sarah has spent ten years working in a variety of regeneration roles and currently works for Tees Valley Regeneration. She believes that individuals and organisations can work together to deliver long-term improvements and wants to ensure every resident lives in a decent home as part of a thriving community.
Jenny Shepherd
Jenny has a long history in the field of health and social care, particularly with people with disabilities. Jenny now chairs the Public and Patient Forum for South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust and is working part time on a special project for the Tees Valley Rural Community Council. Jenny has a special interest in helping people stay living at home for as long as possible.
Nicky Walker
Nicky is a ward councillor with personal experience of being an Erimus Housing tenant and brings her experience of being in daily contact with residents to the Board. Nicky is interested in how different types of housing have an impact on people's lives.
Alex McQueen
Alex has lived in Middlesbrough for 23 years and is a doting dad and granddad. He has a background in teaching, in particular adults with learning problems.He has been the Chair of Fleet House Residents’ Group for about four years and is the Chair of the Erimus Residents’ Disability Action Group. Helping others is Alex’s passion.
Moira Britton
Moira had a 34 year career in NHS management, including as the Chief Executive of two NHS trusts which provided specialist services to people with a mental health problem or a learning disability. Moira was awarded an OBE for services to the NHS.Her skills are in strategic management, leadership and the successful implementation of service and organisational change. Her spare time activities centre on caring for her growing extended family, as well as attending Middlesbrough Football Club matches as a season ticket holder.
Hugh McGouran
Hugh has been involved in the regeneration of Middlesbrough for more then ten years. He is Chief Executive of Tees Valley Community Foundation, one the area’s largest charities, which is committed to making our area a better place for people to live. He feels that this is a commitment shared by Erimus and is looking forward to making this a reality.
Peter Purvis
Peter is a councillor who has lived in Thorntree for over 40 years with his wife and the couple have four sons who, although they have now moved out of the area, still regard Middlesbrough as their home. Peter is interested in regenerating communities and hopes to further enhance the improvements that have already been made in Middlesbrough and the wider community.