President
Roland was a pioneer founder of the Marches Consortium in 1992 . Roland has a life long experience of education and has been a successful headteacher of secondary schools in Lancashire and Herefordshire. He is a former Herefordshire Councillor and Cabinet member for economic development
Chair
When the Marches Consortium was formed in 1992 Geoff saw the potential of the organisation for re-generation- both economic and social. Geoff brings the life long experience of working at the highest levels of local government with a clear commitment to over come the challenges faced by rural communities
Vice Chair and Finance Director
Amelia has a resident of the South Wye area of Hereford for over 35 years working in the NHS with a background in local government, health and social care and early years education. A mother and grandmother with deep roots in the community with a long standing interest in improving the level of service delivery and quality of life for residents.
Vice Chair and Finance Director
Will has been involved in governance within the Robert Owen Group for some eight years. He brings to the table a wealth of knowledge and experience of the world of business with a focus on horticulture and agriculture . Will is a keen environmentalist
Secretary to the Society
Chris has been involved in education for over fifty five years as a teacher; university lecturer; local authority education officer and trained Ofsted inspector. Chris was one of the pioneers who formed the Marches Consortium in 1992.
Director
Paul Sampson is an economic development, business growth, inward investment and regeneration specialist. He has a mix of experience in the private, public and voluntary sectors and has a particular interest in business development, sustainability and rural economies. He has worked at a senior level in economic development in local government/government agencies and private sector consultancy. He has a wide ranging experience of work to support market towns and small businesses. He has a long standing commitment to co-operative ways of working
Director
Keith has been working with the organisation since its inception in 1992. He has been with us on our journey as we have grown and expanded into the organisation we are today. Keith is a chartered engineer with 32 years of engineering experience across a wide range of digital and ICT domains. He brings a breadth of technical project management and delivery experience to the work that we do.
Director
Trevor has been actively involved in education all his working life as a teacher; teacher trainer; school governor and as member of a high school senior leadership team . He has for over twenty years been a key component of the Robert Owen Society governance.
Director
Rob is a firm believer in the learning and development of young people. An apprentice trained engineer with over 25 years’ engineering experience, Rob has worked in technical sales, commissioning, maintenance and management and is currently a Process Engineer. As an engineer, and also as a Civil Servant for 10 years, he has worked nationally and internationally always fostering collaboration and partnership to achieve desired outcomes. Rob is keen to work on developing skills and education for others to enable them to learn and grow, especially those who may not have the means to do so on their own.
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