Meet the Committee
Alex MacKenzie-Grist
Chairman
The Chairman has a strategic role to play in representing the vision and purpose of the club. The Chairman ensures that the management committee functions properly and that effective decisions are made and delivered. Alex joined the Steelers in 2016, and has since featured as a Player, Youth Team Head Coach and as Chairman since 2016.
email –
chairman@sandwellsteelers.com
Laura O’Meara
Co-Adult Operations Director
The Adult Operations Director is the principal administrator for the Adult programme. This role, within the strategic vision of the club, has the autonomy to manage and coordinate the programme, ensuring the members have the best possible programme we can offer to them.
email –
adults@sandwellsteelers.com
Jamie Kelly
Director without portfolio
The DWP key responsibilities are supporting the Chairman in his duties, as well as assuming his responsibilities where the Chairman is absent or unable to perform his agreed roles and responsibilities. Jamie has been with the club since 2020 as a coach and committee member.
Sam Astley
Co-Adult Operations Director
The Adult Operations Director is the principal administrator for the Adult programme. This role, within the strategic vision of the club, has the autonomy to manage and coordinate the programme, ensuring the members have the best possible programme we can offer to them.
email –
adults@sandwellsteelers.com
Rob Jones
Finance Director
The role of the Finance Director is to maintain an overview of the club’s financial affairs, ensuring its sustainability and ensuring that proper financial records are maintained at all times across its programmes. Rob has been involved with the club since 2016 and has held the position of Finance Director since 2018.
email –
finance@sandwellsteelers.com
Samantha Wilson
Women’s operations Director
The Women’s Operations Director is the principal administrator for the Women’s programme. This role, within the strategic vision of the club, has the autonomy to manage and coordinate the programme, ensuring the members have the best possible programme we can offer to them. Sam was an original Steelers Lady and has been involved in every season the club has run and became Operations Director in 2015.
email –
womens@sandwellsteelers.com
Shannon Kenya
Youth Operations Director
The Youth Operations Director is the principal administrator for the Youth programme. This role, within the strategic vision of the club, has the autonomy to manage and coordinate the programme, ensuring the members have the best possible programme we can offer to them.
email –
youth@sandwellsteelers.com
Ready to Make a Difference?
The Club can only grow as much as its Volunteers can contribute, we are always looking for people to get involved behind the scenes and help take the Sandwell Steelers to the next level.
