Meet the Cordale's Staff

Stephen Gibson
Director

Stephen joined Cordale Housing Association in 1998.  The Management Committee delegate responsibility to Stephen to manage the organisation and strategically plan Association activities.  Stephen has qualifications in M. Phil Housing Studies and a Post Graduate Degree in Management Studies.

Louise Percy
Depute Director

Louise joined Cordale in 2001.  She has overall responsibility for housing and asset management, participation, health & safety and admin functions.  She assists Stephen in strategic planning, project management, marketing and PR, personnel matters and also deputises for him in his absence.  Louise has a Diploma in Strategic Management of Housing gained at the University of Stirling.

Yvonne Reilly
Housing Services Officer

Yvonne originally joined Cordale as a Housing Services Assistant in 2004, and was promoted to Housing Services Officer in 2006.  She assists Louise in managing the housing stock on a daily basis, liaising with tenants on all tenancy matters, dealing with rent management and allocating houses.  She has also been trained as Type 2 - Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice.  Yvonne completed an HNC in Housing in June 2008.

Julie Montague
Office Administrator

Julie originally joined Cordale in 2002 and is now the Association’s Office Administrator, responsible for managing the office and finance duties and assisting Louise and Colin in dealing with health & safety administration.  Julie also assists in marketing and PR of the organisation.  She has also been trained as Type 1 - Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice.  Julie completed her HNC in Accountancy in June 2008.

Geraldine McKenzie
Receptionist

Geraldine joined Cordale in November 2009 as a part time receptionist.  Following her time at University where she gained a Business and Management Degree, Geraldine took a career break to have her young son Ryan.  Geraldine has quickly became a valuable member of the staff team and commenced full time hours to assist Cordale in its exciting times ahead.  Geraldine has been receiving training from Shelter Scotland since April 2010 to become a Type 1 advisor for Housing Information & Advice.

Jim is working with Cordale on a temporary basis to cover a period of staff absence.  Jim has a wealth of maintenance experience in the housing sector and the Association is delighted to have him on board during this busy period.  Again like Geraldine he has settled in well to the current staff team.

Duncan Thomson
Estates Supervisor

Duncan joined Cordale in June 2003.  He has responsibility for managing the Estates Assistants. Duncan and his team make sure that the area is well maintained, they assist in clearing out empty properties and minor repairs.  Duncan has been trained as Type 1 - Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice in September 2009.

Mark Kelly
Estates Assistant

Mark returned to employment with the Association following a two year break. He assists Duncan in maintaining the Association’s common areas. 

Finance Services provided by Rhona Joss, FMD Financial Services

Rhona is employed by FMD Financial Services, whom the Association employs to carry out financial duties, such as preparing the Association’s Management Accounts, budgets etc.