Our Lichfield Store

Tracey

Owner/Director

Tracey is the mother hen of Friary Shoes. She has been in the retail trade for over 35 years, 20 of those with Friary Shoes. You will see Tracey on most of our social media. She helps run the business along with Adam. Outside of work Tracey enjoys going to concerts and eating out. She also enjoys upcycling and diy.

Favourite Brands- Rieker/ Gabor/ Skechers

Adam

Owner/Director

Friary Shoes has been in Adam’s family for over 100 years and he is 4^th generation to run the business. Adam has worked for various shoe retailers before joining the business 30 years ago. Selling shoes is in Adam’s blood and he is very passionate about Friary Shoes and very hands on.

In his spare time Adam enjoys going out, cooking and walking. He enjoys most sports but his passion is football. This season his favourite team are doing very well.

Favourite Brands- Rieker/ Loake/ Bugatti

Georgia

Manager - Lichfield

Georgia has been with Friary Shoes for 7 years. Georgia started as a part-time member of the team and has now progressed to managing our Lichfield Team. Georgia always gets the job done. She is a good organiser and also enjoys doing displays both in the window and salesfloor. In her spare time Georgia enjoys shopping, going on holiday and drawing.

Favourite Brand- Skechers

Claudine

Supervisor

Claudine has worked for Friary Shoes for 20 years, and has a wealth of experience especially with fitting children’s shoes. Claudine loves it when customers recognise her from when she fitted their shoes and they are now bringing in their own children to be fitted. When Claudine isn’t at work she enjoys gardening and training her puppy.

Favourite Brand - Skechers

Wendy

Supervisor

Wendy joined Friary Shoes 7 years ago. Wendy enjoys being busy, she is fantastic when serving children. Outside of work Wendy loves spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She loves going on holiday and taking her gorgeous dog for walks.

Favourite Brand- Skechers

Mark

Mark joined Friary Shoes in 2020. He works in all areas of the store and has become an integral part of our team. Outside of work Mark enjoys Taekwondo and is a black belt 1st dan. He also is a Beaver and Scout leader.

Favourite Brand - Skechers

Vicki

Vicki has been part of the team for 2 years and works weekends and during the holidays. Vicki is a versatile member of the team and has flourished since joining us. Outside of work Vicki is learning to drive and enjoys partying with her friends.

Favourite Brand- Rieker

Chantelle

Chantelle has been part of the team for 6 years. You will often see Chantelle in her favourite department which is children’s. Outside of work Chantelle loves spending time with her family and going to play groups with other parents. She used to be a dance teacher and when she is able still likes to help out.

Favourite Brand - Skechers

Josie

One of our longest serving team, Josie has been with Friary Shoes for 23 years. Josie is queen of displays and our expert in the women’s and men’s department. In her spare time Josie is a very keen (and good) gardener. She also loves drawing and more recently flower arranging. Josie loves a bargain and often comes into work having found a bargain somewhere.

Favourite- Rieker

Lynne

Lynne joined the team 7 years ago. Lynne works in all areas of the store and gets on really well with our customers, as Lynne loves to chat. She is great a helping and training any new staff who start with us. In her spare time Lynne is a hands on Nanny to her grandson. When she gets some spare time Lynne spends time with her horse and enjoys going on holiday and nights out.

Favourite Brand- Clarks

Emmy

Emmy is one of our newest members of the team. She is currently working towards her A levels which includes Sociology, English Literature and Criminology. In her spare time Emmy reading and all genres of film making. In the future Emmy aspires to study midwifery and wants to help bring new life into the world.

Wesley

Wes has worked for Friary Shoes for the last 6 years. After successfully completing his apprenticeship Wes has worked hard and now is responsible for our stock control. In his spare time Wes loves gaming and going to the cinema and also is an avid Star Wars Fan

Favourite Brand- Skechers

Peter

Peter joined us in the summer of 2024 and works weekends and during the school holidays. Peter is currently at sixth form studing Maths , Economics and Geography. In his free time he enjoys going out with friends and looking after his new puppy Milo.

Annie

Annie Joined the Friary Shoes Family in the Summer of 2024. She is the third member of her family to actually work for us. Annie is currently studing at sixth form. You will see Annie working over the weekend and during the school holidays.

Robyn

Robyn is one of our new member of the team. Robyn works during the weekend and school holidays. She is currently completing her A- Levels as she would like to persue a career in law. In her spare time she enjoys baking and travelling. She also enjoys going to see live music and is looking forward to going to many more concerts.

Lucie

Lucie joined us in the summer of 2024. This is Lucie's first job and currently studing for A-Levels studing Media and Health and Social Care. In her spare time Lucia enjoys films and reading.

Lucia

Lucia is a new member of the team and joined us in the summer. Lucia speaks fluent Spanish. Lucia also like to watch football with her friends and likes to go shopping.

Nathaniel

This is Nathaniel and he joined the Friary shoes team at the start of 2024 as a weekend sales assistant. Nathaniel is now doing his apprenticeship with us as he enjoys working with people and wants to excell in customer service. In his spare time his passion is following Liverpool Football club.