Board of Directors
The Rt. Hon Nick Raynsford (Chair)
Julia Evans OBE
Joanna Lewis
Diane Marshall
Beryl Menzies
Kevin Savage
Paul Timmins
Graham Watts OBE
Staff
Karen Holmes
Registrar
Karen joined CICAIR in July 2020, and has overall responsibility for the operation of the Approved Inspectors Register (CICAIR Limited), the body designated by the Secretary of State in England and Welsh Ministers in Wales to approve private sector Building Control Bodies.
Karen has worked in professional regulation for over 30 years. Prior to joining CICAIR, Karen spent over two decades as part of the senior leadership team at the Architects Registration Board (ARB), the UK’s statutory regulator of architects. During the last six years, Karen held the role of Registrar and Chief Executive. Karen is committed to delivering effective regulation in a proportionate way, whilst ensuring the public interest is at the forefront of any regulatory model.
Toyin Ologhobo LLB
Assistant Registrar (Standards and Conduct)
Prior to joining the CICAIR team in June 2023, Toyin has worked within professional regulation for about 9 years. He has experience in healthcare, legal and energy regulation as well as extensive experience in customer service, complaints and holds a Law degree.
Manisha Umrania BA(Hons)
Assistant Registrar (Audit and Monitoring)
Prior to joining the CICAIR team in March 2021, Manisha worked within the banking and financial sector. She has extensive experience in management, compliance, customer service and complaints. She also holds a Bachelor Degree in Business, as well as some banking qualifications.
Manisha is responsible for managing CICAIR’s audit and monitoring processes.
Laura Willoughby BA (Hons)
Assistant Registrar (Finance and Administration)
Prior to joining the CIC team in August 2013, Laura previously worked within several facility management contracts across the London regions that served nationally across the whole of UK and also has a degree in Media, Culture, Communications and Media Marketing.
Laura is responsible for being the first point of contact for the Construction Industry Council Approved Inspectors Register (CICAIR).
Committees
Approvals Committee
Vice Chair – Diane Marshall
Monitoring and Re-Approvals Committee
Chair – Robert Biggs, Vice Chair – Jerry Crouch
Complaints Committee
Chair – Beryl Menzies, Vice Chair – Hugh Johnson
Disciplinary Committee
Chair – Kevin Savage, Vice Chair – Paul Timmins
Appeals Committee
Chair – Diane Marshall, Vice Chair – Robert Biggs
Policy Committee
Chair – Paul Timmins, Vice Chair – Beryl Menzies
Assessors
Dave Allen
Bhinder Bassi
Richard Batte
Robert Biggs
Kevin Blunden
Martin Conlon
James Cook
Martin Cooper
Andy Crooks
Jerry Crouch
Geoff Elliman
Dave Hodgson
Paul Hughes
Hugh Johnson