Vennture People
Vennture People
We’re proud to have a community of dedicated and passionate people supporting our cause and working hard to meet the needs of our rural county.
Find out who we are and how we’re structured.
Robert Thomas
Lead Executive
Robert’s career began in the food industry transforming supply chain relationships. He went on to establish his own business coaching commercial strategy. The profits from his business funded an Education Think Tank developing the role of schools in social and economic regeneration.
Robert chairs Team Herefordshire Gold Group with other agency and business leaders – providing leadership to integrated community management in the City and Market Towns.
Rev. Simon Tarlton
Chair
After over 20 years in the shipping industry Simon was ordained a Priest in The Church of England in 2016. Following parish ministry he moved to the voluntary sector. He is Chief Executive of the Community Chaplaincy Association and a part time Prison Chaplain. Outside work you are most likely to find him in the garden. He has degrees in horticulture, theology and a MA in Peacebuilding and Reconciliation.
Steve Sully
Street Presence
Steve’s career has been in the recruitment industry as a Consultant, Branch Manager, Area Manager and National Account Manager. He negotiated national advertising contracts, and was closely involved in the production of marketing material, working alongside professional agencies.
Steve has led Hereford Street Pastors since our formation in May 2013 and now he has responsibility for all Vennture’s Night Time Economy activity.
Rev. Lady Jane Lisvane
Trustee Portfolio for Finance, Performance & Risk
For 25 years Jane worked in business consultancy with SME’s across the South West Midlands and was a non-exec director in the NHS for 15 years. Jane has chaired successfully several local charities, including being vice chair of HALO sports taking it through significant investment led growth. Jane was High Sheriff of Herefordshire in 2017/2018.
Andy Butterfill
Trustee for our Work with People Sofa-Surfing or Rough Sleeping
Andy is a retired medical practitioner and is a member of St Peter’s and St James’ Church, Hereford, where he is Treasurer. He has 13 years’ experience as a school governor.
Since retiring, Andy has championed the needs of Hereford’s homeless community leading the night shelter work in Hereford.
