Our Team
Expert local builders based in Cradley Heath, West Midlands working across Birmingham and surrounding areas.
Meet our key staff members below. We also have a wider network of personnel to help with projects.
Jon Ballard MInstRE
Business Owner
Jon owns & runs Minley Developments Ltd – forming in July 2017. Based in the Black Country, Birmingham & Employing 4 staff directly and with an army of specific trades to call upon, whole project coverage can be achieved under one roof.
Jon is an experienced and winning Project Manager, Leader & Strategic Policy Director; with a track record of completing projects both on time and within budgets in harsh and hostile environments. Retiring in Feb 2014 from the British Army as a Major after 19 years, having held many high profile and demanding roles including Construction Project Manager (many sites around the world), International Training Development Director (Afghanistan) & Commander (UK) Bomb Disposal (Iraq 2007). Jon is married with two young daughters.
James Palmer
Site Foreman
James started in construction in 2013 working for a leading retirement home builder. Having worked up to Site Manager in 2020 working on a variety of projects from £750k to £6m – James earned a reputation for clawing back time against programs with a good eye for finishing detail. James is also a multi skilled craftsman able to undertake almost any work with top quality workmanship.
James unwinds by spending time with his family, a wife and two young children. Any spare time is usually spent on the PC gaming or on the Golf Course.
Shaun Costin
Experienced Carpenter & Equipment Manager
Shaun started his apprenticeship in carpentry and joinery at the age of 16; he started by working in schools and hospitals doing maintenance & refurbishment works. Upon successfully completing his apprenticeship, Shaun transitioned into New-Build site works and now works with Minley Developments. Over the years, Shaun’s skills base has grown from his core carpentry and now includes plumbing, painting & minor electrical works.
Shaun has over 14 years construction experience through many working environments.
Helaena Massey
Office & HR Manager
Home Grown in the Back Country, Helaena has been involved with family owned Building Development Companies from a young age. Amassing over 25 years’ experience in administration, Management & Quality Assurance across all types of industries in both public & Private sectors. Helaena spends most of her time ensuring the smooth running of the business from behind the scenes. Helaena likes Industrial Heritage & the unusual – including old American cars.
Commercial & Domestic
Building Services
Our Professional Building and Home Improvement Services currently cover the following areas, but are not limited to: