John's daughter, Sophie, fell ill during her GCSE exams in 2007 and was eventually diagnosed with MS.  The family knew little of the condition and started on a steep learning curve helped enormously by publications and events organised by the MS Society.  John was deeply impressed by the charity's commitment to place people affected by MS at its core and welcomed the opportunity to help more actively as a Trustee.

John has been in public service for much of his life, serving in the Army for over 30 years and leaving, after a posting to Sierra Leone, to work as a director with a defence company.  He has a great deal of experience of operating within government organisations as well as chairing committees which allows him to represent the us all to best effect.  Also, he is keen to take particular responsibility for the smaller but no less vital groups within our Society such as 'Mutual Support' for those in the Armed Forces as well as his local area, Essex. 

John loves most sports; he is a great believer in exercise, where possible, to help mitigate the physical, mental and societal effects of MS before a cure can be found.

You will be pleased to know that Sophie passed all her exams.