Shropshire Homes Director completes 40 years of service

Shropshire Homes has celebrated their Construction Director, Gerald Rogers, on achieving an incredible 40 years' service. Hosting a party at Venue 7 in Shrewsbury on Saturday, the company invited contractors and past and present colleagues of Gerald’s to join the celebrations.

Beginning as a labourer on the 30th September 1985 at the age of 18 on an early development in Pontesbury, Gerald worked his way up, being a Site Manager, then Contracts Manager, before becoming a director of the business in 2007.

Gerald has played a key role in the construction of almost 3,500 homes in the last 14,631 days, overseeing construction teams on a wide range of developments, from unique conversions to exquisite new homes.

Richard Shackleton, Managing Director, said, “Congratulations Gerald and thank you – 40 years later you are still leading from the front and powering our business on. No one has worked harder to make Shropshire Homes the business it is today!”

Gerald becomes one of four who have been with the company for over 40 years, including Chairman Howard Thorne, Director Richard Bowler and Quality Manager Roger Beckett.

Reflecting on this milestone, Gerald said, “My career at Shropshire Homes has been incredibly rewarding and has taught me a lot, but has also given me the chance to lead others and provide opportunities for new generations moving into the construction industry. I’m looking forward to seeing where we take the business to next.”