Tim Peach

Urban Design and Masterplanning

Tim has over 30 years’ experience working within the residential developer sector. He has previously held design director positions with a number of national residential developers before joining  White Ridge in 2020. A passionate 'placemaker' and designer Tim brings a wealth of residential knowledge to any project.

Ben Davis

Technical Design Manager

Ben brings over 20 years of experience from working for private architectural practices. Since joining White Ridge in 2014, he has led the team as Technical Design Manager, whilst working across both the planning and technical areas of the business

Maxine Ridgway

Practice Manager

Maxine is the Practice Manager here at White Ridge.  Her main duties are Accounts, Admin, Payroll, Health & Safety, HR and also provides assistance as a CAD Technician.  Maxine provides a solid day to day support base from which the practice operates.

Richard Tonks

Architectural Technician

Richard started work for a private practice working on a range of residential and commercial projects after graduating from Wolverhampton University in 2014. Joining Whiteridge with a combined 8 years experience / education in technical and 3D visualisation experience in Video game design.  Richard works across the planning and technical side of the business.  

Shane Llewellyn

Architectural Technician / Visualiser

Shane started work within private practice working on various sectors such as residential, commercial and education. After graduating from BCU he moved into the national housebuilding sector working for various developers across a number of years. He joined White Ridge in 2022 to provide support with 3D visualisation and various design work. 

Janet Gardner

Architect

Janet is a qualified Architect with over 25 years experience of retirement living, housing and commercial projects. She has worked in private practice as well as for a retirement living developer, producing feasibilities and conceptual designs along with the preparation of outline, reserved matters and detailed planning applications. She has experience of pre application and public consultation as well as planning appeals. 

Beau Ridgway

Feel Good Co-ordinator

Beau is the company's loyal companion and is a regular office mood improver. He loves the occasional 'biscuit' from his fellow colleagues and gives them a nudge to keep them on track.

Drew Gibbons

Trainee Architectural Technician

Drew is our graduate trainee, initially studying 3D Modelling and Games Design in 2024 from Manchester Metropolitan University, Drew has been with us for a while and in that time has developed a keen interest in architecture. We are sponsoring him to study for his HNC Architecture at Wolverhampton University.

Leigh Davies

Senior Architectural Designer

Leigh, holds a Bachelor’s degree with honours in Architecture from Nottingham Trent University and a Master’s degree in Architecture from BCU. He joined White Ridge in 2025 and has since worked across both the planning and technical sides of the business, contributing to a range of projects including new build, restoration, and conservation schemes.

Kulvinder Singh

Senior Architectural Technician

With over 20 years of technical experience, this professional has worked with a variety of property developers within private practice environments. Joined White Ridge last year, continuing to apply extensive expertise in the field.

Steven Capewell

Architectural Technician

Steven has over 10 years of experience working in private architectural practice. He has worked predominantly with housing associations on projects of up to 220 dwellings, taking ownership of all aspects from initial inception through to planning and detailed working drawing stages. He joined Whiteridge in early 2026, where he is involved in the production of technical drawings.

Desi Ridgway

Team Support (Snack thief)

If he was human, he’d be that guy—the one everyone loves, but no one fully trusts.
He’s technically on the team but operates outside the rules. Shows up looking effortlessly put together (that soft, caramel coat and signature scruffy “beard” doing most of the work), gives you a calm, thoughtful look like he’s deeply focused… but you just know he’s up to something.
His eyes are his biggest weapon—big, soulful, and disarming. He’ll lock eye contact with you just long enough that you start doubting your own decisions, then wander off with your sandwich. 
He’s got charm in excess and just enough mischief to keep things interesting. Probably has unofficial access to everywhere, knows all the shortcuts, and definitely bends the rules—but never quite enough to get caught.