Meet the
Our team of friendly professionals are available to talk and help with advice if ever you need it. Here are the Arden team members.
Barnt Green
Jonathan Whitehead
Managing Director
Jon founded Arden in January 2010. He has worked within the property and financial services industries since 2005, when he was originally a mortgage advisor. He also co-founded HLC wealth management and House of Arden home staging. Before that, he worked in the design & print industry. He has also represented Worcestershire at squash & golf.
Jade Stokes
Branch & Valuations Manager
Jade found her niche in the property industry in 2014, after making the transition from the financial sector. Having lived in Bromsgrove & surrounding rural areas throughout her life she has accumulated extensive knowledge of the locality and its dynamic marketability, helping her achieve great results for you!
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Adam Pillinger
Sales Negotiator
Following a career of 10+ years as a teacher, Adam has decided to leave the profession to pursue a career in the estate agency sector. Adam brings a wealth of transferable skills and has developed a strong foundation whilst working part-time for the Bromsgrove office since October 2021.
Hannah Boyce-Mears
Photographer
Hannah is the Photographer at the Barnt Green branch. She originally started a part-time role within estate agency while she was studying for her BSc Degree in Television Technology at Birmingham University. Moving on to Arden Estates has allowed her to progress even further by concentrating on Sales and Marketing within the company. She has also studied to become a Domestic Energy Assessor.
Lesley Barnfield
Sales Progressor
Lesley is a Sales Progressor at our Barnt Green branch. Having worked in the banking industry for over 16 years, she decided to take on a new challenge and become an estate agent and has now continued within the property sector for more than 20 years.
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Bromsgrove
Jonathan Whitehead
Managing Director
Jon founded Arden in January 2010. He has worked within the property and financial services industries since 2005, when he was originally a mortgage advisor. He also co-founded HLC wealth management and House of Arden home staging. Before that, he worked in the design & print industry. He has also represented Worcestershire at squash & golf.
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Christine Carter
Sales Manager
Christine originally joined the Arden team as a part-time Sales Executive in 2016, and is now a full time member within the sales team. She previously worked within the Education sector as a Teaching Assistant.
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Matt Bennett
Valuations Manager
Matt joined the Arden team in 2019, and has a vast knowledge of the property industry, and over the years Matt has enjoyed a successful career with top estate agencies throughout Droitwich Spa and now Bromsgrove. Previously Matt was a fully trained fitness instructor and sports therapist.
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Maria Stokes
Marketing Manager
Maria joined Arden in 2014, as the Marketing Manager for the Arden Estates Group. In addition, she also helps run Arden's sister company House of Arden Home Staging. Having previously worked for a local newspaper and magazines, Maria has accumulated nearly twenty years of copywriting and marketing experience.
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Lauren Maybury
Sales Executive
Lauren joined Arden Estates in October 2021 as a Sales Executive within the Bromsgrove branch. After previously working in the Retail industry as a Retail manager, she felt as if it was time for a change. Using her transferrable skills, she is now enjoying the challenges and rewards from being an estate agent.
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Victoria Attwood
Sales Executive
Victoria joined the Arden sales team in 2015. She is very passionate about the industry and loves to provide high levels of customer service. When not at work, she is busy entertaining her two children or out dancing with friends.
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Savannah Fairnie-Grounds
Property Executive
Savannah is a Sales Executive within the Bromsgrove Branch. Before joining the team in 2020, she had previously been working at Edinburgh Airport as an Aircraft Dispatcher, however, after taking a few years out to raise her son, a change of career came with a new change of scenery after moving from Scotland to Bromsgrove.
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Jayne Bennett
Sales Progression Manager
Jayne is the Sales Progression Manager at the Bromsgrove branch. She has a vast knowledge of the industry having worked in estate agency for almost 20 years, dealing with properties at all different levels.
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Laura Williams
Mortgage & Protection Adviser for HLC Ltd
Laura joined the HLC Team as a Mortgage & Protection Advisor in 2014. Having worked in the financial side of estate agency since 2004, Laura has over 15 years experience in finding homebuyers the best mortgage and protection deals on offer.
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Redditch
James Cope
Director
James co-founded Arden Estates in 2010. Before this, he was already active in the property market by successfully selling houses for a large corporate estate agent in Redditch, for nearly a decade, in which he swiftly progressed through the ranks. Previous to this he was a professional footballer for Shrewsbury Town!
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Olivia Richards
Sales Manager
Olivia joined the Arden team in 2014. She started her career in estate agency during 2010, working in lettings, in Solihull. Although, Olivia started at Arden within the lettings department, she has now become a very successful sales negotiator.
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Kelly Geehan
Sales Executive
Kelly joined the Arden team in 2018, as a sales negotiator. Previously, she worked for a large printing company.
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Dannielle Cooper
Senior Sales Negotiator
Dannielle joined Arden in 2019, to begin her career as a Sales Negotiator. Before this, she had enjoyed barista and bar staff work.
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Nina Hulston
Sales Negotiator
Nina joined the Arden team in June 2021, as a Sales Negotiator. Before this, she was working in finance for a pharmaceutical company.
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Halinka Connelly
Sales Progressor
I have been in this industry for over 30 years having experience in all roles and have been with Arden for almost 2 years. I have now settled in what I believe is my preferred role “Sales Progression”. I get immense satisfaction ensuring where possible that our sales and purchases go through as swiftly and stress free as possible for our buyers and sellers and enjoy the challenges that come with the role.
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Allison Talbot
Sales Progressor
I started with Arden in 2021. I have worked in the property industry for over 30 years with both independent and corporate agents. I have recently from Birmingham to Redditch.
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Neve O'Donohue
Apprentice
Neve joined Arden Estates in 2024 as an apprentice to embark on a career in Estate Agency. Having previous experience within both hospitality and customer service, Neve is already thriving in her role at Arden, and enjoys meeting buyers and sellers and helping them on their journey.
Tina Randhawa
Director
Since 2013 Tina has co-owned Arden Estates. Before this she graduated and started her career in financial services. Her passion in this sector continued and she co- founded HLC Financial Services. Tina has been integral to the company’s prominent growth and success. From her initial role as a mortgage advisor, to her current position as Company Director of Arden Estates & HLC.
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Pippa Concannon
Mortgage & Protection Advisor for HLC Ltd
Pippa has worked as a mortgage and protection adviser since 2018, prior to this she has worked within the financial sector for 16 years and has a great knowledge and understanding of clients’ needs and circumstances. She prides herself on going above and beyond to ensure each client and their family obtain the best financial advice.
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Rubery
Romily Adams
Branch Manager
Romily is the Branch Manager here at Arden Estates in Rubery. She has worked in estate agency for more than 10 years now and has loved every minute of it. She previously worked for a local agent in Bromsgrove, before moving to Arden Estates Rubery.
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Peter Gilbert
Valuer
Peter joined Arden Estates as a valuer in 2023. He joins with a vast amount of experience across different sectors, including 9 years’ experience within the property industry. A real asset to our team.
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Sharon Hingley
Senior Sales Negotiator
Sharon joined Arden Estates as Sales Negotiator in 2014. She has been in the sales industry since the early 1990's. After previously working abroad selling properties, she is now focusing her career on residential sales within the estate agency industry closer to home.
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Gracie Boyce
Admin & Marketing
The newest member of the Arden Rubery team. Since joining, Gracie has become an integral part of the Arden team with responsibilities ranging from viewings to property marketing. She’s been a real hit with the customers generating some lovely reviews!
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Billy Knowles
Mortgage and Protection Advisor
Billy joined the HLC team in 2022, as a Mortgage and Protection Advisor, having worked in the property sector since 2015, with experience across the industry. Billy takes pride in providing a high level of customer service and brings years of experience in obtaining the right mortgage and protection products for his clients.
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Anneke Babber
Area Partner
I started working in property as a trainee in 2001, taking my first management position in 2006. In the following years I have worked at a senior level, helping countless clients to sell properties. My love of agency is a simple one, it is recognising a client’s needs and assisting them through the process using my experience to make it as painless as possible, satisfaction for me comes from a job well done.
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Marketing Manager
Maria joined Arden in 2014, as the Marketing Manager for the Arden Estates Group. In addition, she also helps run Arden's sister company House of Arden Home Staging. Having previously worked for a local newspaper and magazines, Maria has accumulated nearly twenty years of copywriting and marketing experience.
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Sales Progression Manager
Jayne is the Sales Progression Manager at the Bromsgrove branch. She has a vast knowledge of the industry having worked in estate agency for almost 20 years, dealing with properties at all different levels.
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Steve Hunter
Mortgage & Protection Advisor
Following a 19-year career in the Fires service, I retrained and started working in financial services in 2016 becoming a whole of market Mortgage & Protection adviser with HL Consulting. In 2018 I attained my qualification to advise and implement lifetime mortgages. I take particular pride in the personal attention that I give to my clients to assist in making their dream moves come true.
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Solihull
Lauren Simms
Branch Manager
Lauren joined the team at Arden in 2021, and has a vast knowledge of the property industry including New Homes and over the years enjoyed her successful career. Lauren previously worked for a local Estate Agent and as Cabin Crew for Virgin Atlantic.
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Ellie Johnson
Sales Negotiator
Ellie joined Arden in 2023, having previously worked for a local estate agent in Redditch for 2 years where she gained valuable experience and passion for property.
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Emily Hussey
Sales Negotiator
Emily has enjoyed a successful career in teaching for 10+ years and has now decided to embark on a new challenge. Emily brings with her an extensive range of transferrable skills. Joining the team in 2024 Emily is excited to begin her property career with Arden.
Darcy Harrison
Sales Negotiator
Darcy joined the Arden team in 2024, bringing with her a wealth of experience from years of dedicated service at another local estate agent. Her journey in the property industry has been marked by a genuine passion for helping clients find their perfect homes and achieve their real estate goals.
Karen Norman
Viewing Agent
Karen joined Arden in January 2022. She brings a wealth of customer service and sales experience. Having always had an interest in the property industry she was keen to join the Arden team as a viewing representative. She previously worked at Virgin Active for 16 years.
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Sales Progressor
Lesley is a Sales Progressor at our Barnt Green branch. Having worked in the banking industry for over 16 years, she decided to take on a new challenge and become an estate agent and has now continued within the property sector for more than 20 years.
Worcester
Dominique Thompson
Sales & Valuations Manager
Dominique joined Arden Estates in 2019, with 15 years of knowledge and experience in the Worcestershire market. Her passion for property, dedication to clients, along with her professionalism have been the foundations for her success.
Millie Calvert
Senior Sales Negotiator
Following on from her career as a corporate retail manager, Millie decided that she wanted to combine her passion for properties with her love for helping people. She transitioned to a corporate estate agency working in Worcestershire and the Cotswolds. After a short hiatus traveling Asia and Australia, she joined Arden in April 2024. Millie’s compassionate nature coupled with her driven outlook; means she is no stranger to great customer service. She loves tying sales together and helping people find their next home.
Olivia Blizzard
Assistant Sales Executive
Olivia joined the Arden team in February 2024 as an apprentice. Her familiarity with Worcester, having grown up in the area, has been a great foundation for the knowledge she is developing every day. Her love for administration, coupled with her curious nature, allows Olivia to grow. Her bubbly personality shines through when speaking to clients.
Leanne Fletcher
Senior Sales Progressor
I started my career in estate agency, in 2007 as an administrator for lettings. I rapidly progressed to Lettings Manager in 2008 and thoroughly enjoyed the role. In 2016 I moved over to sales and specifically for sales progression as this was the area I really had passion for. The job allows me to support clients throughout the sale, giving them peace of mind knowing that they are dealing with just me.
Byron Eacock
Mortgage and Protection Advisor
Byron has joined the HL team in 2024, bringing a wealth of experience to the HL team as a mortgage and protection advisor. With a background in banking and corporate settings, Byron is dedicated to providing tailored solutions for each client, ensuring they receive the highest level of service and guidance throughout their property journey. Passionate about helping clients achieve their goals, Byron goes the extra mile to find the right solutions and offer comprehensive support.