I was born and bred in Shrewsbury Shropshire and have been married to my wife Alwyn for close to 57 years. We have 2 children and 5 grandchildren.
I attended local Schools and after passing O and A levels went straight in to the world of Accountancy qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 1968.
I initially worked in a small Practice in Shrewsbury and quickly became a Partner there and grew the Practice considerably by a series of mergers and acquisitions. When other Partners retired I eventually merged with with Dyke Yaxley in 1994 and became a Director and Shareholder in that Company, we now employ 120 people.
A few years ago I partly retired and sold my shares in the company and now act as a consultant with Dyke Yaxley on a part time basis.. I advise clients on strategy and business development and am involved with acquisitions, disposals and share valuations.
Over the years I have been involved with many organisations starting with British Junior Chamber where I became a local and Regional Chairman and served on the National Board. I was also an active member in both Round Table and Rotary
Since 2008 I have been on the Board of Shropshire Chamber of Commerce and served as President for a 3 year term. I am still an active Director and heads up the Finance Board .
I have served as a School Governor and Chaired that for a few years before I resigned. I am active in my local Church and have roles as Treasurer and assistant Church Warden.
My outside interests are the gym, walking, Bridge and Shrewsbury u3a although the first two are somewhat curtailed as I await a new hip having done to many Marathons and half Marathons.