Eve O’Connor
About: I am the centre manager of the Cornbow Shopping Centre, I have been in post for over 20 years serving the community of Halesowen.
I am currently the Chair of Halesowen BID and I have worked extremely hard since the BIDs inception to give Halesowen an advantage in challenging times. I am also the Chair of Halesowen in Bloom where Halesowen has just represented Britain in the International Challenge, Halesowen has a fantastic cohesive community which I am proud to work with. I am married with 2 girls and a crazy cockapoo! I enjoy long walks, books, films and cooking great food for family and friends.
Neil Fox
About: I am General Store Manager of Asda Halesowen and I have worked in the store since September 2018. I have been with Asda since 2003 working in numerous different roles and stores across the West Midlands.
Originally from Newport in Shropshire, I have lived in Willenhall, Wolverhampton for the last 10 years with my wife Debbie and 11 year old son Max. Previous to working in Halesowen I wasn’t too familiar with the area but I have to say it is a very friendly neighbourhood and I have met a number of people who really want to make a difference in the community. I am very keen to have as much involvement in this as possible with a particular passion around Inclusion which we are working on in store at the moment.
Outside of work I am football through and through although my support of Wolverhampton Wanderers has caused me to have a few rivalries with colleagues in my shop! I also like to keep fit and swing the odd golf club when I get the time.
I am really excited to have joined the Board of the Halesowen BID and together, working with the new team make a real difference to Halesowen Town Centre, the surrounding areas and most of all to our community.
Christian Richards
About: I’ve worked my whole career in design and print and, happily, I now find myself working at full service agency, Colour Cubed Creative Communications on Earls Way with my old colleague from our record industry days, Simon Greenfield.
Outside the world of media, I’m married to the lovely Jayne, a Halesowen lass and have two grown up children. I enjoy languages, a bit of theatre, cricket, football, good food and The Velvet Underground.
When I was asked to join the board of Halesowen BID, I didn’t hesitate to jump at the opportunity to improve business within this great town.
Vicky Rogers
About:
I am Vicky Shakespeare, I joined Halesowen BID in Feb 2019 and have enjoyed every minute since the day I landed. My previous role as many will know was spent serving with West Midland Police as a Police Community Support Officer, the last 5 year I spent in Dudley Town Centre. In 2018 I was awarded the force Diamond award and gained the title ‘PCSO of the Year’ This then had me questioning myself, “Well, What now?”, well here I am!!
I am Mom to Max 18 and Katie 16 who are my world. They are both football mad, I therefore spend most of my time, being that embarrassing mom shouting on the side of the pitch, often joined by my crazy Cockapoo Coco. I enjoy walking, working out and spending time with my extended family and friends. I am partial to experimenting with different gin cocktails too.
I love my holidays, both sun and snow. I take great pleasure from popping on a pair of skis, ride the chairlift and try to make it down a mountain in one piece.
I enjoy cooking, not that I’m by any means ‘Masterchef’ but it’s usually edible. My signature dishes would be my homemade lasagne and lemon drizzle cake.
My favourite film would have to be Dirty Dancing, however when it comes to theatre, it would have to be Les Miserables.
I can’t start the day without a cup of tea and my favourite meal would be ham hock, mashed potato, peas and parsley sauce.
Ellie Hunt
About:
Hi there, I am the Halesowen BID Ambassador. With 5+ years’ experience, I very much enjoy being part of a hard-working team, achieving great results for the town. With a passion for building relationships, helping people, and being open to new ideas and training, every day is diverse. I enjoy the most working with people at all levels, and from all walks of life.
I am Halesowen raised, and live locally with my husband and 2 children. We enjoy holidays abroad, trips to the cinema, meals out, and precious family time. In my spare time, I really enjoy going to the theatre, and spending time with family and friends, as well as keeping fit and healthy.
Working together with our key partners, I look forward to seeing Halesowen BID continue to thrive in the future.
Andy Hancock
About: Andy serves as the Executive Pastor at Lifecentral Church and has called Halesowen home since beginning his role in 2012. While not originally from the area, Andy is deeply passionate about contributing to the growth and success of the town. Lifecentral Church is dedicated to supporting Halesowen in meaningful ways, and Andy’s position on the Halesowen BID board reflects this commitment. It is both an honour and a priority for the church to actively engage in the town’s development through this partnership.
James Morgan-Green 
About: I am Head of Student Services at Halesowen College, where I have been employed for the last 19 years in various roles. I am from Hull originally but have been in the West Midlands since I was 19. I have worked alongside BID for a number of years and the students at the college have contributed to many events and initiatives including the Rowley Regus train station project and Halesowen in bloom. I am married with 2 daughters and 3 cats and love outdoor swimming, no matter what the weather. I am proud to be on the BID board and have a passion for working with young people on community projects.