Board Members

Kelly Ferns

Chairperson

Kelly joined the Board in 2013 and was elected to Chairperson in June 2022.  A former resident of Inverclyde, Kelly was keen to make a positive contribution to the area.  With over 20 years’ experience working with a local authority, Kelly has gained a wide range of housing experience, with related academic qualifications including a Degree in Housing Studies. 

As Chair, Kelly chairs all Board Meetings having approved the agenda, oversees the wellbeing and development of the Board with the CEO, is Chair of Disciplinary and Grievance Panels and represents Cloch as and when requested at external meetings.  

The Chair's Remit summaries the duties as, the overall responsibilities of the Chair are to provide leadership to the Board, and to ensure the efficient and proper conduct of the Board’s business, acting on occasions under delegated authority on behalf of the Board.   The Chair is also responsible for establishing and maintaining a constructive and complementary working relationship with the CEO and providing support to him/her.

Ken Robertson

Vice Chairperson

Ken joined the Board in April 2020. As a qualified architect, he has worked both in local government and private practice before setting up his own practice 30 years ago. He has extensive experience in the construction industry and in addition, has served and chaired the Boards of other volunteer organisations. Now nearing retirement he has more time to be able to assist in the local community.

Eileen Tamburrini

Secretary

Eileen joined the Board in 2018 and has worked in housing for many years, retiring in 2017 from a senior role in Inverclyde Council working with homelessness.  Eileen’s career included a spell in Glasgow District Council and she brings to Cloch, an in-depth understanding of housing related issues.

In June 2022, Eileen was elected as Secretary.

Eileen's remit as Secretary is to ensure Cloch complies with the requirements of our Rules.  Things like maintaining registers correctly and calling meetings and AGM timeously. 

Eleanor Robertson MBE 

Board Member

Eleanor has been on Cloch Board since 2013 and has a vast amount of experience working with voluntary groups.  In recent times, Eleanor has been on the Board of Inverclyde CVS and works with Inverclyde Tourist Board.  Her knowledge of Greenock is second to none, and she has assisted Cloch with our heritage project and other historical detail in and around our communities.  Eleanor is well known and respected in Inverclyde and her pragmatic approach to governance has been put to good use throughout the years.

David Brown 

Board Member 

David joined the Board in September 2020.  He has recently retired after spending over 40 years working in the Power Generation sector and has extensive experience at Senior Management and Board level in a major international Engineering consultancy where his roles included the various aspects of finance, governance and business planning. He is now running a small property portfolio and has time to devote to helping in the local community.

Jackie Smith

Board Member

Jackie Smith joined the Board in September 2021. As a previous Cloch tenant and a lifelong resident of Inverclyde, she has seen the housing association go from strength to strength. She was keen to join us, seeing this as a fantastic opportunity to grow and learn. With a background in Community Development she is looking forward to using her 20+ years of experience and adding her voice to our future direction of travel.  

Jackie is currently a Head of Service working for a homelessness charity in the third sector. She brings with her a wide array of experiences grounded in addressing social inequalities in both developmental and leadership roles. 

Hristina Tarpanova

Board Member

Hristina joined the Board in November 2022 and has three years' experience working in local authority. Her background includes Architecture, urban design and experience in housing research. 

Hristina is really interested in assisting and giving back to the Inverclyde community.  

Victoria Weir

Board Member

Victoria has worked with Argyll and Bute Council since 2006, with over 10 years’ experience within housing services.  In this time her roles covered a wide range of services from developing, with colleagues, the Local Housing Strategy as well as the subsequent Strategic Housing Investment Plans and the development of the Councils Common Housing Register, working within the homeless department and providing support packages for vulnerable households.  Although her professional career has taken her away from the housing sector, she is now a Project Officer, Victoria has remained interested in public sector housing and is excited about being on Cloch’s Board. 

David McIndoe

Board Member

David joined the Board in February 2023. With 30 years experience at Director level within the client, contracting and housing sectors, he retired from a 20-year career in the housing sector, previously being part of the Leadership Teams within national and regional housing associations. 

A retired Chartered Surveyor, his experience includes Asset Management, Business Growth, Governance and seeking positive Service Delivery to Customers.