• Born in Bristol, live now in Hutton, my wife and I have now both retired and our son and daughter have successful careers.
• I worked for Rolls Royce Aero Engines for 40 over years. Empowered and trusted by Rolls Royce as a Project/Programme Manager to introduce joint ventures in Italy, Spain and China. Rolls Royce Logistics Manager for the Royal Saudi Airforce.
• I have a Master’s Degree in Engineering Business Management from Warwick University where I completed my thesis on “Setting up a Joint Venture in China”.
• I am extremely community spirited and have run the Hutton in Bloom team for many years. I am on the Hutton village hall committee as well as being a Parish Councillor.
• Through Hutton in Bloom I work closely with Hutton Primary School giving advice to the children to help them make the school grounds look more attractive.  I am also the Hutton Show Secretary.  I have presented on many business-related subjects from how to start a Joint venture to how to set up a team to manage a village bloom team.
• My views and beliefs are also focused on education and I am very enthusiastic that education must be an enjoyable and valued part of our life.