Board Members

Kelly Adams - Chair

Kelly has been a member of the WSHA Board since October 2015 and was also appointed to the Audit Committee in February 2016. She is a qualified Chartered Accountant and an Audit Partner with RSM in Glasgow, heading up the not-for-profit services.

Kelly has been heavily involved in the housing sector as part of her career for over 15 years and she joined our Board as she was looking for a varied and challenging appointment that would allow her to use her skills and expertise in accounting and finance to make a difference.

Alison Calder - Vice Chair

Alison is a tenant from South Ayrshire and joined the Board in 2022. She graduated from Caledonian University with an honours degree in marketing when she had just turned 50 and currently works as a Training Manager.  Alison wanted to join the board so she could contribute to WSHA from a tenant's perspective.  

Elaine Davidson 

Elaine has been involved with the Board since 2010. She was an observer until 2013 when she became a full member. She has been chair of the Tenant Advisory Group since 2006 and got involved in the Association through a neighbour.

Elaine is committed to improving services for fellow tenants.

Kenneth Fee 

Ken lives in North Lanarkshire and currently works with Scottish Canals as Head of People. He has significant experience of HR and business development, knowledge of governance, strategy and the charity sector. He appreciates the role of the RSL sector as having a great impact on society and is delighted to play a small part in that.  Ken joined the board in September 2021.

George Kpodo 

George is a tenant in East Glasgow and is currently employed as a Health & Safety Officer. He is also a leader in his local church on a voluntary basis. George is passionate about his community and feels that this is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping direction and services for tenants. George joined the board in September 2019.

Graeme Middleton

Graeme is a graduate from Glasgow Caledonian University in Construction Management and has over 30 years' experience within the Scottish Construction sector, with a keen focus in the delivery of Low Carbon construction.  Graeme wanted to utilise his experience to support the work of West of Scotland Housing Association in the delivery of Low Carbon projects, supporting the sustainability aims of the Association and benefiting tenants of WSHA.  Graeme joined the Board in February 2024.

Ann Reid 

Ann has been a member of the Board since 2012. She has also been an active member of the Tenant Advisory Group since 2008 which she joined to represent her local community and help get the best service for tenants.

She is passionate about getting involved and ensuring tenants have a voice within the Association.

Before retiring, Ann was a Nursing Auxiliary and now spends time as a parent helper at her local school.

Jim Williamson

Jim lives in Glasgow and has retired after 30 years employed in housing management.  His housing career included working in local authorities, housing associations and the private sector.  Jim worked for 25 years in social housing and 10 years in private property management.  Jim is committed to a vibrant, sustainable, social housing sector free from the restrictions imposed by the Right to Buy legislation.

Michael Sozansky 

Michael lives in East Kilbride and recently retired this year. Previously he was Head of Compliance with Ofgem. He has significant experience in leadership and governance and has previously been involved in tutoring for literacy programmes in his own time in both the UK and the USA. He has a strong drive towards being a champion for customers and wants to contribute to the creation of a more balanced and equitable society and feels becoming involved in WSHA would support this.  Michael joined the board in September 2021.

Paul MacNeil

Paul has been a tenant in South Glasgow for over 30 years and is currently studying for a Diploma in Writing for Business and has experience of marketing and management.  Paul thinks it is important that tenants' views are part of WSHA's decision making. Paul joined the Board in October 2019.

Nick Farrell

Nick is a Company Director for Nick Farrell & Company Ltd, a Surveyors & Valuers based in Glasgow.  He is a qualified Surveyor and has experience in commercial and residential property as well as residential development, mixed use investment, asset management and value engineering assets and new developments.  Nick joined the Board in May 2019.

Nicola Wason

Nicola is a tenant in Prestwick and has been a WSHA tenant for over 30 years.  Nicola currently works at Prestwick airport and has also been involved in volunteering with the Guides and Brownies and as a befriender.  Being a tenant for over 30 years, Nicola has good knowledge of the Association and she is a great listener with good problem solving skills.  Nicola joined the Board in August 2023.

Karen Merz

Karen is a tenant in the Charing Cross area of Glasgow.  Karen was formerly a tenant of Charing Cross Housing Association and transferred to WSHA as a tenant in August last year as part of the transfer of engagements.  Karen has been involved in the Woodlands and Garnethill Residents' Group which was established following the transfer of engagements and is keen to become further involved on the WSHA Board.  Karen joined the Board in August 2023.