The Board of Directors of High Bickington CPT Ltd

David Brown
(Chairman)		 Former Chief Executive of not-for-profit Company providing residential and other care services to around 5,000 people. Employed c. 2,000 staff. Devised and managed a 3-year capital Building and refurbishment project costing £30 million. Revenue turnover exceeding £24 million p.a. David is also Chairman of a local Christian Charitable Trust, is a Member of High Bickington Parish Council and a Member of the Nationally based Centre for Policy on Ageing.
Ken Burford Retired teacher and HM Inspector of Schools. School Governor of High Bickington Primary School since moving to the village in 1999. Previously a School Governor for 13 years and Chair of Governors for 8 years. Has been actively involved in fundraising and design work for the Barton Meadow Recreation Area.
Jane Gibson Born and brought up in the village, spent 17 years living in Germany. Brings to the project a wide range of experience gained through involvement in a variety of local organisations. Chairs the Education and Community Facilities Committee.
Mike Leatham A resident of High Bickington since 1987, a Parish Councillor and editor of Ramblings. A background of 30 years in production and quality in the generic pharmaceutical industry with responsibility for operations at several sites in Europe. Achievements included the lowest cost, highest volume tablet plant in Europe, the introduction of total quality philosophy and of real team working. Took early retirement in 2001 and now involved with a family internet business. Chairs the Housing Committee.
Irene Matthews Recently moved into High Bickington having taken early retirement from the NHS following a successful 20 year career in Public Health. Has also wide experience within the voluntary sector especially within the field of inequalities and social exclusion. Has previously held political office over a 10 year period and gained her MA in Health and Community Development from De Montfort University, Leicester.
Tony Powell Resident of High Bickington since 2000. Retired in 2005 after a career of 42 years with the UK Division of HERTZ. Spent the last 17 years as Fleet Purchasing Manager and during that period was responsible for purchasing over 500,000 vehicles. Is a registered disabled person after contracting ankalosyn spondalitis at the age of 16.
Gavin Wood Agricultural service engineer. Has lived in High Bickington parish since January 1989 and worked for Murch Brothers for 15 years.
Company Secretary:
David Venner Prior to becoming Project Coordinator/Administrator of Project 2000, was self employed in his Countryside Services business, practising and demonstrating rural skills. Formerly employed in posts of South West Coast Path Project Coordinator by Devon County Council and Countryside Officer in the SW Regional Office of the Countryside Agency. Produced a detailed assessment of the High Bickington landscape for the Project in 2003.