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New regional manager takes over in the South West
The South West region is proud to announce the appointment of Kevin Bush as its new regional manager. Speaking of his
Kevin Bush
new position and the role he will play, Kevin commented: ‘I’m absolutely thrilled about my new role, and the opportunity to work for a trade association like the ECA. For me, the most appealing element of the ECA is that it is a member organisation. ‘Helping companies maximise opportunities with the services the ECA provides, is a great feeling. I’ve chaired a committee before for
the Chamber of Commerce, and worked with other member organisations so it’s a real passion.’ Kevin started his career as an engineer with Taylor Woodrow,
working for 26 years with many of their smaller subsidiary companies, mostly specialising in building refurbishment and restoration in the London area. During this period, he ended up moving into marketing, eventually becoming UK Marketing Manager for Taylor Woodrow Construction. From here he set up his own consultancy fi rm and worked for various clients including Millennium Communities programme, Ballast Construction and Remade. He also took on a part-time position at CXK (formerly Connexions Kent). Aside from work, Kevin is a motorcycle enthusiast. He’s ridden
since the age of 17 and currently rides an old BMW. In 2005, Kevin and a friend established a motorcycle club that raises money for local charities and good causes and to date has raised and donated more than £12,000.
All change for Greater London
The Greater London region would like to express its thanks and very best wishes to Greater London ECA council member and REC chairman Kevin Delaney, of Shepherd Engineering Services, who has retired. Stepping forward to fi ll the REC chairman position is Malcolm Brown of EHB EH Brown from the Croydon Branch. The role of Greater London regional council representative has also been fi lled by Tom Gorman of SPIE Matthew Hall from London branch. Malcolm and Tom are both experienced Greater London REC representatives, and they are looking forward to their new roles.
Regional secretary Zoë Freedman (left), and Greater London REC chairman’s wife Janice Delaney (right)
Charity night for South West Essex
On Saturday 24 November 2012, the South West Essex branch held its annual dinner and dance at the Orsett Golf Club, Essex. The members and their guests enjoyed a superb three-course meal and danced the night away. Following the generous sponsorship of the event by Megger, on behalf of the chairman’s charity, the raffl e collected £435 for St Francis Hospice, Romford.
Wessex Group celebrates 50th anniversary
The company was founded in 1963 by Tony Morgan, who had previously served as an electrical apprentice with the Southern Electricity Board. Tony began trading under his own name, and very shortly afterwards as Wessex Electrical Contractors. Wessex Group joined the ECA as a member in 1977. Today, the Wessex Group is a collection of specialist companies
that provides design, installation and maintenance services covering all mechanical and electrical systems, including fi re and security. The company is celebrating turning 50 with a staff and partners
party at the Bournemouth International Centre on 22 June. It is also holding a number of client events throughout the year. Wessex Group also wants to use this milestone anniversary to give
back to the local community. Every month in 2013, it is giving away ‘50 Things for 50 Years’ to a charity or good cause. So far, Wessex Group has given away 50 specialist sensory toys to Diverse Abilities, a Poole-based charity for the severely disabled.
Tony Morgan in the early days
Tony Morgan in the early years
March 2013 ECA Today 51
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