Architect Director with specialist knowledge and interest in all areas of architecture, planning, urban design, building conservation, environmental sustainability, public art, urban renewal and community led regeneration which is underpinned by a commitment to economic / environmental sustainability and quality in design.Appointed director (share Holder) in 2002 with particular responsibility for the design and procurement of major projects within the practice. Working with co-directors Chris Hesketh and Martin Mason, CTD Architects has grown in a very short period of time from a small local architects practice into a highly successful and profitable award winning regional based company employing a staff compliment of 15 highly skilled and motivated colleagues, from a single office base in Leek, Staffordshire.Memberships and Other DirectorshipsPresident of the North Staffs Society of ArchitectsMember of the RIBA West Midlands Architects Forum, BirminghamWest Midlands representative on RIBA National Council, LondonFounder Director of the Burslem Community Development Trust, Stoke on TrentFounder Director of The Burslem School of Art Managed Workspace Trust, Stoke on TrentChairman of Leek Chamber of Trade and CommerceCommittee member of Staffordshire Construction Excellence Member of Urban Vision North Staffordshire Design Review Panel

Consolidated my professional architectural practice experience Gaining confidence in order to establish my own client base and respect from within the construction sector of North StaffordshireLeft Eaton Manning Wilson in 1998 to Join CTD Architects on a fast track program to directorship and part ownership of the practice in 2002

Transformed my raw creative architectural design skills into a deep understanding of all the commercial aspects of building procurement and property development. Achieved considerable experience and a solid grounding in professional architectural practice.