MEET THE RELATIVE CONNECTIONS TEAM

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Ryan Shaw Managing Director Relative Connections

Ryan Shaw

Managing Director

Ryan is a member of the Institute of Directors. He has a desire to ensure all our work is carried out legally and ethically. The goal is to create a world class agency for clients who want a safe and professional tracing service.

David Oates

David Oates

Head Researcher

David has been a key member of the team here since 2011. In that period he has made many changes and improvements that benefit our clients. This ensures that if you were to choose us to carry out your search, the chances of us finding your person are over 90%.

Alison Schofield

Alison Schofield

Registered Manager Adoption Team

Alison Schofield is an exceptional manager with a wealth of experience. She joined our team in November 2019, bringing with her a vast knowledge of Customer Service and Relationship Management gained from her many years in the Telecoms industry. Alison now plays a vital role in overseeing the day-to-day running of our adoption agency, ensuring that we provide high-quality care and support to our service users.

Sue Harrison

Sue Harrison

Senior Researcher and Intermediary Support

If you have read our amazing customer reviews, then you will know how key Sue is to this organisation. If you go ahead with our services, Sue and the team will ensure the best possible outcome for you. LinkedIn

Josh Gibson

Josh Gibson

Trace Researcher

Josh has a love for his research and via his training with David Oates he is a fantastic researcher in his own right. He is always looking for ways to develop his own research techniques. Josh also works with our external team of researchers; he is a key part of the team.

Sophie Joynes

Sophie Joynes

Intermediary Support

Through the organisation and as part of her continuous learning plan, Sophie is training to be a counsellor. This is to ensure she has the skills she needs to be a skilled intermediary. At the moment Sophie works with Sue to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients when it’s time to make contact. Sophie is also responsible for customer feedback and sign posting clients to additional support once our service has finished.

John Arko

John Arko

DNA Expert

If you don’t know very much about a relative, then DNA could be the answer for you. If you choose our DNA service, then you will speak to John. John is a founder of the business but in recent years has specialised in using DNA to locate people.

Jake Birchall

Jake Birchall

Lead Consultant

Jake has been with the company for over seven years. Jake started his life here as a researcher but soon developed a love for listening to people explain their search needs. If you are considering using our services, it could be Jake that you speak to. He can tell you the best service to get you the answers and level of support you need.

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