Committee Members

Below is a little more information about the people behind the scenes at the Heathfield Chamber of Commerce.

Committee Members

  • Richard Williams

    Chairman

    Richard is a 30 year veteran in Financial Services, working in many diverse countries. He is currently a Business Mentor & Consultant to SME Business Owners in Sussex. His interests are Sports & rugby in particular as he is a Harlequins supporter. He is also a supporting Charity leader, through Charity Mentors Sussex.

    07703 270 485 richard@sanzmansolutions.com www.sanzmansolutions.com
  • John Kay

    Committee Member & Legal

    Bio to follow soon.

    01435 817 061 john@kayandpascoe.co.uk www.kayandpascoe.co.uk
  • Richard Ridley

    Committee Member & Finance Support

    Richard is a retired Chartered Accountant. Previously the Financial Director of Public Advertising Agencies including Saatchi and Saatchi, he also managed an IT support company specialising in VOIP (similar to Skype). He is currently Chairman of Le Marché committee since 2013, Treasurer of H&W Twinning Association, member and past President of H&W Rotary Club.

    richard@ridleyassociates.co.uk
  • Julian Wates

    Business Support & Development

    Julian runs his own local website design & marketing company, Sokada, based in Heathfield High Street. His primary task with the Chamber is Digital Media (website), Social Media & Membership as well as organising the breakfast meetings which are held every couple of weeks.

    01435 817 226 julian@sokada.co.uk www.sokada.co.uk
  • Kirsty Powell

    Vice-Chair

    Bio to follow soon

  • Mark Alger

    Admin & Coordination

    Mark is a Police Sergeant in the Metropolitan Police, where he has served for 25yrs. Apart from his work with the Chamber, he is also a Parish Councillor for Heathfield & Waldron. His passion is in the growth & promotion of the High Street & Town Centre. In his spare time you'll find him helping his Wife Julie organising the Monthly Heathfield Artisan Markets or in her homeware & gift shop, Jolie Maison on Station Road.

    secretary@heathfieldchamber.co.uk
  • Lisa Crozier

    Charities & Community

    Lisa has been a Committee member for a few Years & is the current Charities & Community liaison for the Chamber. The majority of her working life has been in a caring capacity, from working in a children’s home to a Project Management. Lisa is Project Manager for Wealden Works on Station Road, a charity who's purpose is to bridge the gap between education and employment for 16-24 year old people. Lisa thrives on making a positive difference to people’s lives and enjoys interacting with the public. She enjoys spending time with her family & dog, loves to exercise & has a real passion for CrossFit. In addition, Lisa loves outdoor life, walking and cooking.

    07437 496651 lcrozier@wealdenworks.co.uk https://www.wealdenworks.co.uk
  • Colin Gilham

    Event Planning

    Bio coming soon

  • Michael Yates

    Marketing & Community Engagement

    Mike is a new Committee Member, having joined just before Christmas. He brings with him a varied background across different industries...from retail to Psychology. He is currently employed at Heathfield Funeral Services, where he combines his natural attributes of compassion and communication. He is passionate about the future of Heathfield and has numerous interests in his spare time including History, coastal swims and his love of the outdoors

    01435 882219 michael.yates@cwaterhouse.co.uk https://www.heathfieldfunerals.co.uk
  • Claire Allen

    Treasurer

    Bio coming soon

  • Trevor Ridler

    Event Planning

    Bio coming soon