Parag Joglekar is Director of Investment and Development with Respond. He is a registered Architect in Ireland and the UK. He holds a Master’s degree in Architecture (distinction) from University of Leuven, Belgium and a Post Graduate Diploma (distinction) in Real Estate Investment Finance from Oxford Brookes University (UK). Parag is a member of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB) in the UK. Parag has worked in both the private and semi-private sector in Ireland, UK and India. He has extensive experience of over 25 years in Urban Design, Private and Public Housing, Regeneration, Commercial projects, Risk & Asset Management in addition to managing design & construction contracts.

Parag joined Respond in 2001 and currently leads a multi-disciplinary Development team of 20 construction professionals. He is tasked with delivering Respond’s current development pipeline with an investment value of just over € 1.5 billion. In addition to leading business development, managing client relationships, Parag is responsible for developing strategic partnerships across the private and public sector to deliver long term sustainable developments. Parag has been a guest speaker at a number of housing led events hosted by the private, public and voluntary sector.

Mark is a Chartered Planning and Development surveyor with over 21 years’ experience in the property sector. Having joined Respond in 2023, Mark’s principal remit is to drive Respond’s national delivery programme, leading a highly experienced team of senior development managers, development coordinators, architects, quantity surveyors and construction professionals.

Mark moved from a leading PRS investment management platform, where he oversaw new business pipeline, transaction management and asset management as Director of Acquisitions and Asset Management for nearly 5 years. Mark has over 21 years’ experience in the Irish real estate sector, and is a Chartered Planning & Development Surveyor registered with the SCSI and RICS. He has also achieved academic awards through his Post Grad studies at Trinity College Dublin. His work and client base has included the identification of real estate pipeline opportunities, transaction management, development management and in a previous role spanning 15 years, undertaking strategic consultancy for a client base to include Religious Orders, Approved Housing Bodies, Trusts, Corporates, Private Clients and International Funds. In his line of work, Mark has managed the targeted acquisition of investment opportunities or the development management of strategic real estate assets ranging in value from €5m to €125m.

Frances is a Chartered Architect with over 30 years’ experience working with top tier
public and private bodies. Having joined Respond in 2021, Frances `s principal remit is as Senior
Architect, Design Lead on Respond’s Public Works Contracts tasked too ensure the design and
delivery all PWC projects in line with statutory compliance, best practice and company ethos.
Frances assist`s the Head of Development in the delivery of the Respond housing development
programme. Frances is tasked with drafting the Respond Design Guide , in collaboration with internal
and external stakeholders and Levitt Bernstein Architects, and in line with Respond`s strategic and
design vision for place making and quality housing as part of a vibrant caring communities.

Frances has over 30 years’ experience working in the design and development of major
infrastructural and residential design projects as well as acting as senior project manager on
significant capital projects, coordinating design teams on complex urban renewal schemes in Dublin
City Council up to €150 m. Frances is a member of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland
(RIAI). She has lectured in the ATU school of Architecture in Sligo, and is an invited assessor for the
Architects Registered Admission Examination. Experience in leading professional multidisciplinary
teams and taking a strategic approach, she has significant experience in the master planning and
delivery of large scale residential projects for local authorities.

Frances has worked for Dublin City Council, Fingal County Council, and ATU school of Architecture in
Sligo, Irish Water and Ferreira Architects. Frances has knowledge of sustainability issues, having studied
Green Building Solutions in OED International School, University of Vienna. Frances secured a media
award from Comhar, and subsequently published articles based on her research in the Sunday Business
Post, the Irish Times, and the Medical Times.

Seán joined Respond in 2023 as a Construction Project Manager to manage and ensure delivery of construction projects in line with defined project deliverables. Seán is responsible through the construction and defects period, for leading and coordinating quality control, managing defects and working proactively with stakeholder partners. Seán leads an internal team of site compliance coordinators, and oversees projects countrywide.

Seán has over 25 years’ experience in the construction industry, starting out as a site engineer and progressively working his way up to Project & Construction Management roles on a diverse array of projects across a wide range of sectors in Ireland. Seán has been involved in the built environment on complex projects in commercial, industrial, retail, medical, hospitality and residential sector. Seán’s involvement has extended from pre-site commencement right through to completion, handover and coordinating the defects period.

Angela joined the Development Department in Respond in 2015 bringing with her 30 years’ experience in both public and private practice, in Ireland, the U.K and Germany. Committed to sustainable communities, diversity and inclusion, Angela’s role within the Respond team includes early stage feasibility, design, planning, and review and evaluation of Respond projects nationwide.

A qualified Architect, Town Planner and Certificate in Housing holder, Angela’s broad experience covers vision formulation, policy setting, design, planning and project management. She has worked on a wide variety of projects including community, residential, educational, healthcare, commercial and retail. She served as a Board Member for 3 terms at An Bord Pleanala. A past Board member of Habitat for Humanity (Ireland), she has also been Interim Executive Director there. A member of the RIAI (Royal institute of Architects of Ireland), Angela is currently on the RIAI Housing Taskforce Committee that regularly inputs into national housing policy via the RIAI Council. She is the external committee member (reappointed for a second term) of the Planning Advisory Committee of the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA). She has acted as a facilitator at public consultation events for proposed large scale housing projects. Angela project managed the delivery to planning stage of the first SHD by an Approved Housing Body for Respond.

Prior to joining Respond, Arnelio worked for 20 years as an Architectural Technician in Saudi Arabia’s main cities of Riyadh, Jeddah, and Tabuk. Arnelio was Involved in drawing production and design development of a variety of building types including apartment housing, luxury housing, healthcare facilities, and recreation facilities.

Michael Hamill is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and has worked in the Construction Industry for over 40 years. Prior to joining Respond Michael worked in private practice for circa 30 years including 22 years in Ireland and 7 years in London. In his earlier career, he also worked for Developers and Contractors developing residential housing projects in the greater Dublin area.

Michael joined Respond in 2017 and has worked on many Respond developments including 155 homes at Enniskerry Road, Stepaside, 138 homes at Charlestown, Dublin 11, 59 homes at Carrs lane, Dublin 17, 50 home at Carrickmacross, 55 homes at Northwood, Ballymun and 28 homes at Dublin Road, Dundalk. He is currently working on a number of projects including, 200 homes in Leopardstown, 65 homes at Sandyford, 48 homes in Carrickmines and 133 homes at Marsh Road, Drogheda etc. He has been involved in both Social and Cost rental homes and led the first tranche of Cost Rental homes in Ireland at Enniskerry Road.

Prior to joining Respond in 2006, Michael was a director for over 20 years with Turner and Townsend. He has worked on a number of social & affordable housing & apartments, high end residential developments, commercial projects, retail developments, health and education projects & a number of conservation projects that range from restoration of a listed building on a third level campus to substantial refurbishment of a 5 storey apartment building in London’s west end. Michael was responsible for the overall cost management role in the €1bn Ballymun Regeneration project. He also provides Expert Witness services on construction disputes.

Christine is a registered Architect and a member of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland. She has over 20 years’ post graduate experience and has extensive experience in design, space planning, deep retrofits, project management and contract administration.

Christine has worked in the AHB sector for more than 15 years. She has worked on Respond’s in house construction projects including the 86 unit mixed-tenure development in Athy, 161 Mixed-used development in Cookstown Way, Tallaght and the Redevelopment of the High Park Church and Buildings including proposal for 101 new homes. She’s also involved in new housing opportunities from small scale residential to large scale multi-tenure developments; working with stake holders and managing various funding streams.

Prior to joining Respond in 2006, she worked as an Architect in the private sector and was involved in a wide array of projects ranging in value of €50k to €180M including high-end mixed-use residential and commercial developments.

Nick is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with close to 20 years’ experience in the construction industry. He has extensive experience in developing some of Ireland’s most sizeable and notable high density residential schemes. From working in the professional service environment and on the ground in construction projects, it provides him with a unique perspective in ensuring the successful completion of new homes. He is a true advocate of the importance of housing in the community and believes strongly in the important role the approved housing body sector has in the delivery of new homes.

Nick’s experience spans the full spectrum of the industry from project inception, funding, delivery, and operation. He holds degrees in both Accounting and Quantity Surveying and has developed a firm understanding of the importance of correct financial planning, management and due diligence required for large scale residential schemes.

Before joining Respond, Nick advised some leading investors in the acquisition and delivery of portfolios in excess of €1bn. He has experience in multiple asset classes but has a keen focus on high density residential schemes and has been involved in the acquisition and delivery of thousands of homes in the last number of years.

Sarah joined Respond in January 2024 as Senior Development Manager, with responsibility for delivering Respond’s current pipeline, bringing projects from post-planning through to completion, and working with all internal and external stakeholders. Sarah has worked in the AHB sector for over 9 years, specializing in strategic projects such as the implementation of cost rental, large mixed tenure projects, regeneration projects, and age-friendly and specialized housing.

An accomplished Senior Property Development Manager with over 19 years of extensive experience in property development, project management, and strategic planning. Proven track record of successfully managing residential development projects from inception to completion. Expertise in site acquisition, financial analysis, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder management. Adept at leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget. Prior to working in the AHB Sector, Sarah led a team of people and managed a large portfolio of Apartment Block Developments, working as Director of Block Management.

Liam joined Respond in 2000 and has since then held the responsibility for securing funding across the country for the Respond Building programme. Over the last 20 years Liam has gained extensive knowledge of the many funding streams that have operated in the state including CAS, CLS, Affordable Housing Schemes, etc. Prior to joining Respond, Liam worked as a Quantity Surveyor for John Paul Construction and Tolmac Construction. Liam has extensive experience in the many aspects of the provision of social and affordable schemes including standard residential housing, multi-storey residential developments, conservation projects and asset management. Liam works as a Senior Development Managers and is responsible for new housing opportunities and delivery in Waterford, Wexford, Kilkenny and Cork.

Louise is an RIAI registered Architect with over 10 years’ experience working in practice both in Ireland and the UK. Having joined Respond in 2023, Louise is working on projects in the midlands, west and north of the country along with South Dublin. Louise is also the sustainability lead in the development department.

Louise has experience working on a variety of residential projects of all sizes for practices in the Republic of Ireland and the UK. She received a Masters of Architecture at the University of Dundee and following this completed a Diploma in Professional Practice in 2014 becoming an RIBA charted Architect. Louise joined the RIAI in 2016 before gaining additional qualification as a PSDP (Project Supervisor for the Design Process). Prior to her commencement in Respond, Louise set up and ran her own practice Cunningham Heavin Architects in Athlone. She has also worked for MCORM Architects in Tullamore, Coady Partnership in Dublin and ADP Architecture in Birmingham. Louise is an elected member of Westmeath County Council since 2019 in the Athlone LEA.

Introduction: Arnelio is with Respond for almost 15 years in the in-house Architectural Design section of the Development Department, working with Respond Architects in designing and developing Social Housing. His principal role is to translate and develop the ideas of the Architect into various drawings and presentations including: Architectural Rendering, 3D drawing, illustration board presentations, power point presentations, and other graphic designs.
Arnelio is also responsible for preparing drawing packages for Planning, Tender, and Construction stages.Detailing, site inspections, snagging and site surveys are included in his role.

Arnelio is highly proficient in many software packages including: CAD (AutoCAD & MicroStation), Photoshop, Sketch-up and Power Point.

Prior to joining Respond, Arnelio worked for 20 years as an Architectural Technician in Saudi Arabia’s main cities of Riyadh, Jeddah, and Tabuk. Arnelio was Involved in drawing production and design development of a variety of building types including apartment housing, luxury housing, healthcare facilities, and recreation facilities.

Moll is a RIAI registered architect with 8 years’ experience working as a fully qualified architect. Having joined respond in 2022, Moll’s principal remit is to manage the development and construction of Respond housing in Cork city and county, working closely with stakeholders in the public and private sector.

Prior to joining Respond, Moll worked as an architect in London and Dublin for practices that focused on housing including Metropolitan Workshop and Henry J Lyons. She has overseen large scale apartment schemes for clients including local authorities, the Land Development Agency and the PRS sector. Her background in architecture, working closely with both public and private sector clients has exposed her to the development process and she brings this experience to the role with a focus on the design aspirations of Respond.