Jo joined in November 2014 as Chief Executive and has worked in housing since 1987. She started her career as a Housing Officer and has worked for one council and four Housing Associations, gaining a promotion with each new job role. Jo is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Housing and has served on and chaired a number of Boards including the National Housing Federation in the East Midlands. She is currently on the Board of First Garden Cities Homes and PlaceShapers alliance of community-based housing associations.