Halesowen Town appoint Karen Brookes as chairman
Halesowen Town have confirmed that Karen Brookes will be appointed chairman of the club, effective May 1st.
Brookes is the daughter of club president, Colin Brookes - and has experience as an executive director outside of football.
In a club statement, Brookes was thrilled to take on the role.
"This is a great opportunity to work with an amazing group of people and a club that has a real football heritage." She said.
"My family’s association with Halesowen Town Football Club spans over 20 years and is a club my Dad feels so passionately about.
"I would like to promise everyone associated with the club, supporters, players and staff that I will do everything I can to support the club's continued development and will attend as many matches as I am able.
"Behind the scenes the fans and supporters of the club can be assured that I will be as hard working and as passionate as my father has been and remains to be.”
Brookes will work alongside newly appointed vice chairman Dave Hawley, club secretary John Cooper, general manager Neil Broughton and events & hospitality manager and club welfare officer Emma Broughton.
