Staff Profiles

  • Melvyn Danes

    Melvyn Danes

    Managing Director

    Having over 40 years experience in Estate Agency in the Solihull area, Melvyn was one of the founding partners of the business in 1994. Melvyn still takes overall control of the day to day running of the company and is based at our Solihull office.

    Tel: 0121 711 1712

    Email: melvyn@melvyndanes.co.uk

  • Patrick Waters BSc FRICS

    Lettings Manager

    Patrick joined the company in 1994, when the company expanded to include a lettings and surveyors department. Having over 35 years in experience within the industry and a wealth of local knowledge, Patrick is our Lettings Department Manager based at the Shirley office.

    Email: patrick@melvyndaneslettings.co.uk

  • Adam Marshall

    Adam Marshall

    Director

    Adam joined the company as office manager of the Shirley branch in 2002. Adam has worked within the estate agency industry for over 20 years, both with larger corporate and smaller independent estate agency practices. He is responsible for the day to day running of the Shirley office.

    Email: adam@melvyndanes.co.uk

  • Shirley Office

     

  • Vanessa Watkins

    Vanessa Watkins

    Senior Sales Negotiator

    Now Shirley offices' longest serving staff member, Vanessa joined Melvyn and Sue in 1994 as an administrator. Her experienced gained over her time within the company has lead to her current position where she is responsible for providing client feedback to our vendors whilst their property is on the market.

    Tel: 0121 744 2801

  • Lucy Coles

    Lucy Coles

    Senior Sales Negotiator

    After a lengthy career in new home sales, Lucy joined our Solihull office in 2011 and following a promotion, transferred to the Shirley office in 2013. Lucy handles all of the offers made to this office, working with our vendors and seeing them through to acceptance. Lucy lives with her family locally and has an approachable manner and a vast knowledge of the industry.

    Tel: 0121 744 2801

    Email: lucy@melvyndanes.co.uk

  • Samantha Anderson

    Samantha Anderson

    Sales Progressor

    Sam first joined the team at Shirley as a receptionist in 2004, and after a brief spell away returned to her current position as contract chaser. Sam is well liked by clients and the large number of local solicitors practices she deals with daily; updating and helping our clients and purchasers as they head toward the completion of their sales and purchasers respectively. Sam is a Shirley girl through and through and still lives locally with her family.

    Tel: 0121 744 2801

    Email: sam@melvyndanes.co.uk

  • John Ebbs

    Valuer

    A local lad, John has lived in the area for many years, he excels in customer service providing a one to one relationship with all our sellers and buyers, nothing is too much trouble.

    Tel: 0121 744 2801

    Email: john@melvyndanes.co.uk

  • Lorraine Mytton

    Lorraine Mytton

    Administrator

    Lorraine joined the Shirley office in October 2006 as a receptionist and has progressed to the position of Administrator, managing data protection and anti money laundering regulations. Lorraine has lived in Wythall and Shirley. She has a bright personality and a detailed knowledge of the local area.

    Tel: 0121 744 2801

    Email: lorraine@melvyndanes.co.uk

  • Taryn Clarke

    Weekend Receptionist

    Since joining the company in 2005, Taryn has been a popular member of the staff team. Keeping the momentum over the weekend, Taryn is responsible for the booking of appointments and registering purchasers onto the mailing list.

    Tel: 0121 744 2801

  • Sheldon Office

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  • Samantha Livingstone

    Samantha Livingstone

    Branch Manager

    Sam joined Melvyn Danes in September 2014, bringing with her 10 years’ experience in estate agency, prior to that Sam worked in the mortgage industry for many years. Over the years Sam has worked her way through the ranks and now manages our busy Sheldon office. Sam has worked for independent and corporate companies locally and has a wealth of knowledge in the property sector.

    Tel: 0121 742 2123

    Email: samantha@melvyndanes.co.uk

  • Ann-Marie Pilmer

    Ann-Marie Pilmer

    Sales Negotiator

    Ann-Marie joined our Sheldon office in March 2018 bringing with her a wealth of experience having worked in the estate agency industry for 17 years. Ann-Marie assists Sam in the day to day running of the office and negotiates the majority of our sales. Ann-Marie has a very professional manner and is an invaluable member of our team.

    Tel: 0121 742 2123

    Email: ann-marie@melvyndanes.co.uk

  • Jo Green

    Jo Green

    Sales Progressor

    Jo joined our Sheldon office in February 2015 as our Sales Progressor, having been a Legal Secretary for 28 years, Jo has vast experience in all aspects of conveyancing. Jo is ideally placed to deal with buyers, sellers and their solicitors in order to see sales through to successful completions. Her friendly and professional manner is noted by our customers on a daily basis.

    Tel: 0121 742 2123

    Email: jo@melvyndanes.co.uk

  • Lisa Tonks

    Administrator/Viewing Representative

    Lisa is a friendly and popular member of staff who enjoys meeting new clients and ensures an excellent service is provided.

    Tel: 0121 742 2123

    Email: sheldon@melvyndanes.co.uk

  • Solihull Office

     

  • Michelle McGowan

    Michelle McGowan

    Manager

    Michelle has worked in the Solihull area for over 20 years, managing successful corporate estate agency branches. Michelle has established a reputation for approachability and providing realistic advice within the local area.

    Tel: 0121 711 1712

    Email: michelle@melvyndanes.co.uk

  • Shelly Keefe

    Senior Sales Negotiator

    Having worked locally in the property industry for many years, Shelly brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to guide our clients throughout the sale and purchase process.

    Tel: 0121 711 1712

    Email: shelly@melvyndanes.co.uk

  • Mandy Hodierne

    Sales Negotiator

    Mandy has lived in the area for many years, working in sales she brings enthusiasm to the office. She excels in customer service providing a one to one relationship with all our sellers and buyers.

    Tel: 0121 711 1712

    Email: mandy@melvyndanes.co.uk

  • Wythall Office

     

  • Pat Gilbert

    Pat Gilbert

    Manager

    Pat joined the company in 2006 after working for a local independent agent. Having lived all her life in the local area brings a wealth of local knowledge and experience of selling houses. Pat assists Adam in the running of the Shirley Office and is the manager of the Wythall branch.

    Tel: 01564826555

    Email: pat@melvyndanes.co.uk

  • Jo Curry

    Jo Curry

    Office Manager/Contract Chaser

    Pocket rocket Jo is our dynamic office manager and contract chaser whose attention to detail and organisation skills ensures the smooth running of the Wythall office and accurate presentation of advertising and internet marketing. Once sold Jo ensures our clients have all the support and communication they need to completion.

    Tel: 01564 826555

    Email: wythall@melvyndanes.co.uk

  • Larissa Hobbs

    Senior Sales Negotiator

    A local lass, Larissa has lived in the area for many years, working in sales all her life brings a vibrancy and enthusiasm to the office. She excels in customer service providing a one to one relationship with all our sellers and buyers, nothing is ever too much trouble.

    Tel: 01564 826555

    Email: wythall@melvyndanes.co.uk

  • Lettings Office

     

  • Emily Hiley

    Lettings Manager

    Emily has over a decade of experience in the Lettings Industry, she has previously successfully run a local agency for a number of years and brings a wealth of knowledge to the Melvyn Danes Lettings team.

    Tel: 0121 733 7334

    Email: emily@melvyndaneslettings.co.uk

  • Pamela Kenny

    Senior Lettings Administrator

    Pam joined the Lettings and Survey Department, initially on a part time basis in 1998. She works alongside Vanessa in the Lettings Office and also provides secretarial support to the Director, Patrick Waters. Pam is our troubleshooter and her thorough and persistent attention to detail invaluable to both Landlords and tenants.

  • Clare Bettridge

    Lettings Negotiator/Inventory Clerk

    Clare has been with us since 2000 and is fully involved with all aspects of the lettings process, from carrying out initial viewings through to compilation of inventories and checking tenants out of the property at the end of their term. If you have a query, she can answer it.

  • Jenny Byrne

    Lettings Administrator

    Jenny has been with the Company since 2004, initially on a part time basis. She is involved in most aspects of the lettings process, from arranging viewings to processing application forms and referencing, together with drawing up of letting agreements and inventories.

  • Dawn Wall

    Receptionist/Administrator

    Dawn is a friendly and popular member of staff who has worked in all departments of Melvyn Danes since 2012. Dawn enjoys meeting new clients in our busy lettings department and ensures a pleasant and smooth experience for our landlords and tenants.

    Tel: 0121 733 7334

    Email: enquiries@melvyndaneslettings.co.uk