Meet The Relative Connections Team
Ryan Shaw
Managing Director
Ryan is a member of the Institute of Directors. he started the business in 2009. He has a desire to ensure all our trace and intermediary work is carried out legally and ethically. The goal is to create a world class tracing agency for clients who want a safe and professional service.
David Oates
Head Researcher
David has been a key member of the team here since 2011. Over the last 13 years he has made many changes and improvements that benefit our clients. This ensures that if you were to choose us to carry out your search, the chances of us finding your person are over 90%.
Alison Schofield
Registered Manager Adoption Team
Alison Schofield is an exceptional manager with a wealth of experience. She joined our team in November 2019, bringing with her a vast knowledge of Customer Service and Relationship Management.
Alison now plays a vital role in overseeing the day-to-day running of our adoption support agency, ensuring that we provide high-quality care and support to our service users.
Sue Harrison
Senior Researcher and Intermediary Support
If you have read our amazing customer reviews, then you will know how key Sue has been to this organisation since arriving in 2016. If you go ahead with a search, Sue and the team will ensure the best possible outcome for you. LinkedIn
Sophie Joynes
Adoption Intermediary Support
As part of our adoption team Sophie is responsible for speaking with clients to ensure they have a good experience. She works hard to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients when it’s time to make contact. Sophie is also responsible for customer feedback and sign posting clients to additional support once our service has finished.
John Arko
DNA Expert
If you don’t know very much about a relative, then DNA could be the answer for you. If you choose our DNA service, then you will speak to John. John is a founder of the business but in recent years has specialised in using clients DNA to locate lost fathers.
Jake Birchall
Lead Consultant
Jake has been with the company for over seven years. Jake started his life here as a researcher but soon developed a love for listening to people explain their search needs. If you are considering using our services, it could be Jake that you speak to. He can tell you the best service to get you the answers and level of support you need.