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Ian Matthews Craig Alexander Stephen Smith
Region 7 Region 9 Region 10
Representing Mid and South I own Norfolk Recovery Services I first became politicised and
Wales , I have been an AVRO with my brother. The second dipped my toe in political waters
member for 20+ years meeting generation business carries out after enduring years of witnessing
with regional members for many light and heavy recovery in the continuing decline of club rates
years , then becoming Chairman Norwich area. I have always and rising training and other
of Region 7. been involved with recovery from costs.
an early age. I am also a second
In recent years I joined the generation Council Member, as Here I am, nearly 10 years later,
National Council, again my father Keith Alexander was on singing the same tune! I’ve
representing Region 7. the Council for many years. had a marvellous opportunity
I personally have been involved to meet some great characters
in road transport all of my working I carried out my apprenticeship and experience the interesting
life, starting as an apprentice with in a local main dealer, as well tapestry that makes us the
British Road Services! as recovery work evening recovery industry.
and weekends. After my
Working with them when BRS apprenticeship I studied at Going forward I think we need:
Rescue was founded! night school for many years To focus more on health and safety
The past 29 years have kept me, achieving the IMI Certificate of issues to improve conditions for
my wife and family very busy, Management, IRTE Road haulage our employees at roadside.
operating a garage and recovery management qualification and
business in Aberystwyth. IAEA qualifications in Accident To explore technology that
Investigation and vehicle can bring power back to the
I keep active within the recovery assessing. independent operator by unifying
industry and I am also a member our fleets.
of the Institute of Vehicle I am a keen supporter of the
Recovery . recovery industry, and admire
the passion and dedication our
industry gives to people in their
time of need.
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