Meet the Team

Martin Cooper
Director
Martin started Coopers way back in 1982 alongside his father, Ron, and has experienced every type of market conditions from brilliant (2014) to dreadful (2008)!
He is a Chartered Surveyor, directly involved with Estate Agency, Lettings and of course Surveys.
Martin’s ambition has always been to provide the most comprehensive, professional service and advice to his clients.
Martin loves all things property as well as family life and a weekly round of golf!

Simon Cooper
Director
Simon is the third generation of the Cooper family to be at the heart of the firm. Having originally qualified as a Civil and Structural Engineer in 2007 with a degree from the University of Nottingham, he spent several years working on industrial building projects and residential land developments.
In 2012, Simon made the decision to switch careers and join his father at Coopers. Simon has a wide variety of interests in the property sector and is responsible for the successful Property Management division at Coopers.
Simon is a keen sportsman, both playing and spectating, and is unfortunate enough to be a life-long fan of Coventry City Football Club.

Anne Marie OReilly
Director
Anne-Marie started at Coopers back in 2003 as the Saturday girl whilst working as a secretary for a local charity.
She became a full time member of staff in 2004 and went on to become Sales Manager in 2010 and a Director of the company in 2015.
Anne-Marie loves dealing with both vendors and purchasers and enjoys every aspect of her role at Coopers.
At home, Anne-Marie is married, and has a little girl called Orla, who is already in training to become an Estate Agent!

Clare Caruana
Sales Manager
Clare joined Coopers in 2015, initially providing vital administrative support to both the Sales and Survey teams. With her communication skills and ability get get along with almost anyone, Clare quickly progressed to be our Sales Manager.
Clare is born and bred in Coventry, but spent eight years living in Malta where she met her husband. Now back in Coventry and living in Allesley with her husband and two kids, Clare likes keeping fit, gardening and socialising.

Belinda Ireland
Sales Negotiator
Belinda started working in Estate Agency in the late 1980s and joined Coopers in 2003.
Belinda is very conscientious in her work and enjoys helping people in all aspects of buying and selling.
Out of work, she is married with two children and in her spare time enjoys playing badminton, exercising doing ballet, tap and Zumba and settling down to read a good thriller!
Dawn Brown
Property Manager
Cathy Vella
Office Administration

Chris Nelson
Saturday Receptionist
Chris started working in estate agency many years ago, before starting her family. She now works on Saturdays, having a full time position in education during the week.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband and their new addition to the family - Yorkshire Terrier, Charlie. Chris also enjoys holidays, travelling all over the world with her family.

Sian-Marie Sheppard
Sales Administrator
Sian joined the Coopers team in 2021 and has really enjoyed and embraced all elements of estate agency. She can be found showing potential buyers round properties, measuring up houses to create the floor plan or taking fantastic marketing photos.

Claire Benford
Lettings Negotiator