I started working in financial services in 1990 and was asked to help out for a while at Fortitude in 2006. Guess what – I’m still here!

It’s my responsibility to ensure we receive the fees due to us from the financial product providers and allocate these amounts to each individual client account.

What gives you the biggest kick out of your job?

I feel proud to tell people about what we do as a firm and that we spend time ensuring that we give our clients the best experience that they can have when discussing money, often a very emotive area to talk about.

I hope we also provide our staff with a voice and a firm that they are also proud of and happy to work for.

What are your favourite places, activities & people?

Place – Northumberland and its relatively unspoilt beaches and countryside. You always receive a good welcome.

Activity – Scouting. I’ve been a warranted leader since 2009. I love giving children experiences that their parents perhaps don’t have time for.

I’m also the Group Scout Leader which I took on to ensure that the group would function the best it could by developing current Leaders. I’m also a member of the Appointments Committee for our District, I love meeting all the different characters that fall into Scouting.

Who do you most admire, and why?

My parents, without whose sacrifices and support I wouldn’t have the life that I’m currently able to lead.

What’s on your bucket list?

Nothing – why not do it today? Tomorrow may never come.