MEET THE ADMIN & OPERATIONS TEAM
Al Weller
Operations and Finance Manager
Al is married to Kate and has a son in secondary school. He has a big love for gathering people together around food and is known as the BBQ king! We all looked forward to his various “smoked products” at Christmas. He has a huge heart for those who need the most help which drew him to join the Edge team. Al is season ticket holder for Chesterfield FC (Spirites) you’ll find him in the stands on Saturdays with a mug of Bovril cheering them on loudly!
Katie Meadows
Local Edge Leadership, Policy & Training Manager
Katie is part of the Edge Faith Community leadership. She is married to Daniel and together they have two young children. Katie is the safeguarding lead for Edge Ministries, bringing a wealth of experience to the team with her background in mental health social work, and is a passionate believer in the value of each human life according to Jesus Christ. She loves all things creative, getting out in nature and a good chat over a cup of tea!
Laura Hewitt
Bookkeeping and Database Administration
Mark Shear
Facilities and Maintenance
Laura does our bookkeeping, looks after the administration of databases, and organises logistics for food pantry- she also brings joy and fun into the office HQ! She is part of the Edge Faith Community and volunteers within several projects. Laura has lived in Chesterfield all her life and stays up the road in Hollingwood with her husband and three children. Laura loves the Lord, is super compassionate, and enjoys being able to use her gifts to serve and help others.
Our resident handyman, Mark fixes practical issues across our local centres, as well as studying part time with WTC for a degree in Kingdom Theology. Mark has previous experience in addiction & recovery support, the prison service, and carpentry & joinery. Mark lives with his mum and brother in Brimington and enjoys building stuff, collecting theology books and guitars, anything remote control car related, and helping people walk through addiction into lives of purpose and hope.