West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) has elected Ruth Simpson as Chairperson of their Management Committee.

Ruth, a former Councillor and City Treasurer in Glasgow, will lead the committee of 15 which includes eight tenant members. The Management Committee shapes the strategic direction of the Association and its mix of tenants and external specialists ensures WSHA is clear about tenant’s priorities and has the technical knowledge to deliver them.

Ruth, who has been a member of the Management Committee since 2012, said: “I am delighted and honoured to be elected Chair of West of Scotland Housing Association. This is a landmark year for the Association as it celebrates its 50th anniversary year and we have recently welcomed our new Chief Executive, Lynne Donnelly.”

The Committee also elected Lanarkshire tenant Ann Reid as Vice Chair and welcomed four new Committee members - Lynne Clarke (Tenant member from Lanarkshire and chair of a local community group); Paul McAninsh (Finance Director, McTaggart & Mickel); Robert Higgins (Experienced Committee member, Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership); and Kelly Adams (Director of Audit and Assurance, Baker Tilley).