Meet the Chamber Executive Committee
	Steve Rham Chamber President Portfolio Holder For Economic  Development I have been a member of the Chamber for about 5 years  As a director of Horley based Lightning Electrical Ltd, I have an avid interest in commercial matters within the Gatwick Diamond and feel that having input into the Chamber will assist my Company in it's future planning strategy and support the Chamber in it's recognition of matters relating to the construction industry.  My experience in a competitive commercial world will help in my understanding of the commercial needs of our Members.  A flourishing local economy will enable us to provide skilled personnel, employment and development to businesses and the community that the Chamber serves.	Contact Steve by email  s.rham@lelt.co.uk
Contact Bob by email Bob.O'Brien@crawley.gov.uk	Bob O’Brien, Town Centre Manager, Crawley Town Centre Partnership Bob is the Town Centre Manager for Crawley. Prior to this he worked for M&S for 29 years in Store and Divisional Management roles. Bob has always held the belief that if you make your living out of a town then you should put something back. This together with the advantages you can access in council/business partnerships has meant he has been involved in all the towns where he has worked and lived, lastly as a director of the West Kent Chamber. Bob has been a Member of the Chamber for six years and on the Executive for the last five. He is currently the Chamber- Borough Council link person and can often access the appropriate person in either camps, to help solve a problem or act on an issue. He looks after our Town Centre Portfolio and instigated initial links between West Kent and Crawley & Gatwick Chamber of Commerce for productive joint networking ventures. “The Chamber, like the town of Crawley, is set to grow. During this growth we must ensure that we continue to provide what our members want and expect”.
	Rev. Francis Pole – Honorary Member. Heads our Transport Portfolio With a background in transport, (M.Inst.TA) the Probation Service, and counselling, and with a generic qualification in social work (CQSW), Francis was appointed Chaplain to Crawley’s Ministry in the Workplace, i.e. to People at Work in or near Crawley , in May 2000. He was accepted as an Honorary Member of the Chamber of Commerce the following year. In 2005 he agreed to serve as an Executive Committee member; through his contact with so many people in different spheres of activity, he has a unique overview of business in Crawley. Crawley's Chaplaincy to People at Work (at every level) exists to support all those in work or facing redundancy: whether in industry, the Emergency Services, or in the Retail Sector – recognising that everyone faces difficulties from time to time. Francis and his Assistant Chaplains are not there to evangelise but by their presence to remind those who work in Crawley of God’s love. The Chaplains believe that sometimes, under pressure, people can lose their own humanity and fail to recognise the humanity in others they work with – or the public whom they serve. All contacts with Chaplaincy are 100% confidential. Francis was appointed Police Chaplain in October 1987, and served as National Coordinator of Police Chaplains from 2000-2004 and again for part of 2006/7; he continues to serve on the Association's National Committee and lectures on Police Chaplaincy at home and abroad. He is currently Chaplaincy Coordinator to the Sussex and Surrey areas of the new SE Coast Ambulance NHS Trust.	Contact Francis by emial francis.pole@virgin.net
Madeleine.Mills@westsussex.gov.uk	Madeleine Mills – Heads our Education and Workplace Skills Portfolio West Sussex Education Business Partnership “I hope to make a real difference to the future prosperity of Crawley and Gatwick by encouraging local businesses to work with their local schools to help raise standards of achievement, prepare young people for the world of work and nurture economic success through education and business activity. Being involved with the Chamber will enable me to meet local businesses and to promote the benefits of working with West Sussex Education Business Partnership and local schools. I will also be able to provide Chamber members with regular updates about changes and developments within the education sector.” Madeleine will chair the Education and Workplace Skills sub committee. She began working for the West Sussex Education Business Partnership in February 2005. Previously she had been the Education Officer for a military museum. Her role within the Education Business Partnership is to act as a broker between local schools and businesses to work together for the benefit of young people and the future economy.
	Philip Hayden - Treasurer Richard Place Dobson Chartered Accountants Philip has served the Chamber for approximately 25 years as Treasurer, looking after the funds and the Chamber’s accounting. One of three partners in a Crawley based firm of Chartered Accountants helping businesses with their development and looking after their accounting and tax affairs, Philip also acts for a number of private individuals helping them with their tax affairs. June Patto also of Richard Place Dobson has also dedicated many hours to the Chamber, assisting Philip in his role as treasurer and handling the incoming Chamber mail.	Contact Phil by email philip@placedobson.co.uk
	Geoff Williamson Portfolio Holder For Business & Community Liasion Geoff Williamson has lived in Crawley for the last 25 Years and has been involved in Management for 40 Years with a background of After Sales & Service within the Motor Trade for 30 Years. For the last 10 Years he has run a Crawley based IT Service company called 2k Enigma Solutions Ltd t/a ituk.biz where the majority of his clients are Home based or Small Companies.  This has resulted in constant feedback from clients about local issues.  Geoff is also the Branch & Regional Chairman for the Federation of Small Businesses. "I believe that we should all try and give something back to the Local Community and this is where CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) comes in. Last year in conjunction with other Local Businesses (many of whom are members of the Chamber) we formed a new Rotary Club the Gatwick Diamond Rotary Club where we have members of all ages, sex & creeds.  We will be working closely with the Local Business Community to raise funds for needy causes."	Picture to follow
	Lorriane Nugent Portfolio Holder for Publicity I have worked for Sussex Newspapers the past four years in various roles. I am currently the Coordinator of Business Matters, our monthly business newspaper.  I launched this in February 2007 and joined Crawley Chamber at around the same time. I have found the Chamber to be a beneficial link with the business community and a great source for keeping abreast of what is happening in Crawley, the hub of the Gatwick Diamond.  I consider it important that businesses in Sussex know what is happening and the Chamber is a great place to start . Thanks to my experience in publishing and marketing, I have been given the portfolio of publicity for the Chamber. I intend to keep the Chamber’s activities and events in high profile to others in the business community.	Contact Lorraine on Lorraine.nugent@sussexnewspapers.co.ukTel: 07912 671000