Stephen Tyrrell Chair of Trustees & T/C Director Expand Telephone: 01392466666 Email: [email protected] Stephen started his career with IBM leading him to a background in the manufacturing, technology, aviation and automotive sectors. Most recently he has been helping failing SME businesses to success and profitability. Stephen is a family man, based in South Devon with a wife, son and two dogs. His passions involve anything on the water and he regularly spends time at The Warehouse, a gym owned by his wife! With his recent successes Stephen has been able to enjoy a sabbatical period to pursue his passions in life and he is now seeking his next business adventure!
Simon Denton Trading Company Director Expand Telephone: 01392466666 Email: [email protected] Simon settled in Devon as a 16 year old and after doing his A levels in Tavistock and degree in Plymouth set out on a career as an accountant. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1994, as a Chartered Tax Advisor in 1997 and as a Trust and Estate Practitioner in 2007. Having trained for a small firm, Simon spent over 5 years work for Big 4 firms before joining Milsted Langdon in 2000. He was admitted as a partner to the practice in 2005. Simon specialises in advising businesses on minimising their tax liabilities whilst still achieving their commercial objectives. Simon lives in Exeter with his three children and when time allows can be found undertaking some sporting endeavour such as a cyclosportive, triathlon or open sea swim.
Jack Lomas Trading Company Director Expand Telephone: 01392466666 Email: [email protected] Jack Lomas served 25 years as a Royal Navy Commando Support helicopter pilot, serving at sea on various ships and round the globe. After gaining civilian qualifications he became the Chief Pilot and aircraft owner of a small family-run commercial helicopter business based initially at Exeter before moving and operating from a home base in Bideford, N. Devon. On retirement Jack joined DAAT as a Trustee on 16th July 2008, assisting in the purchase of the first DAAT-owned helicopter and the design and build of the then new operating Base at Eaglescott Airfield. After 6 years on the main Board, transferred to the DAA Trading Company as a Director on 16 July 2014.
Barry Cole Trustee Expand Telephone: 01392466666 Email: [email protected] Barry has a background in the hospitality sector and most recently was Managing Director of the Riviera International Conference Centre. After attending Hotel School in Lausanne, Switzerland, he worked in prestigious hotels abroad and in London including the Savoy and Claridges. His commitment to the sector has been recognised though a Special Award for Services to Tourism, a Lifetime Achievement Award, and an Award for Dedication to Tourism Barry is also a Business Mentor for the Princes Trust and he continues to mentor a number of Managers in the hotel and catering industry. Currently he owns and manages BCA, a company that supports the service sector in delivering profit through excellence. He is Chairman of Creative Interpartners, a London based Advertising Agency with exceptional expertise in delivering brand awareness both in the Uk and abroad.
Margaret Davies Trustee Expand Telephone: 01392466666 Email: [email protected] Margaret Davies joined the DAA board of trustees in September 2017. Margaret is a registered Occupational Psychologist with particular expertise in the area of leadership and gender. She previously worked as a senior marketing manager for a number of large companies, and is the co-founder of The Glass Lift, an organisation working to change the face of leadership by championing equality, diversity and inclusion. As well as being a main board member, Margaret will also sit on the Charity's HR Committee.
Tony Hudson Trustee Expand Telephone: 01392466666 Email: [email protected] Dr Tony Hudson is currently Consultant in Emergency Medicine at the RD&E, with a special interest in caring for patients who have suffered traumatic injuries. Tony has previously worked as an Emergency Department Consultant in Yeovil and at Derriford and, before this, was a Medical Officer in the Royal Navy, serving with the Royal Marines. In his spare time, Tony enjoys getting outdoors particularly sailing (including across the Atlantic!), kayaking, hill walking and has taken part in a mountain marathon.
Tony Noon Trustee Expand Telephone: 01392466666 Email: [email protected] Tony has worked in Exeter in the Commercial Property market for nearly 30 years first with a well-respected firm of Chartered Surveyors finishing his time as the Managing Partner, and then a brief stint at another agency before starting his own Property Consultants Noon Roberts in 2012, specialising in Commercial property sales and lettings and Residential development opportunities. During this time he has become well-known in the professional business community working closely with many like-minded professionals for the benefit of their clients. Tony has been an active member of his local community in South Devon having been chair of Governors at his children’s local Primary School and then having served as a Parish Councillor for over 12 years including holding the roles of Chair of Planning and Chair of the Council on a number of occasions. Tony is married with 2 children and is keen on Classic Cars and Motorbikes, attending numerous car shows during the summer months.
Richard Plunkett Trustee Expand Telephone: 01392466666 Email: [email protected] Richard Plunkett worked for 4 years in professional practice in Plymouth before qualifying as an accountant. He moved into industry for 10 years, working for the majority of that time at Flybe, ultimately being appointed as the company's Director of Airline Finance. Having enjoyed the advisory aspect of his roles, as poacher turned gamekeeper he returned to professional practice and worked at a senior level for one of the largest independent firms of accountants in the South West for 9 years - over 5 of which were as the firm's Corporate Finance Partner. In October 2010, seeking a fresh challenge, accountancy firm Plunkett Yates was born, based in Exeter. When not counting beans, Richard can occasionally be seen driving his 'toy' kit car or more regularly enjoying meandering along the amazing beaches and countryside of the South West.
Edmund Probert Trading Company Director Expand Telephone: 01392466666 Email: [email protected] Edmund has practised as a commercial lawyer in Devon for the past 30 years. He is married with four children and has an unhealthy interest in old French cars.
Dick Richardson Trading Company Director Expand Telephone: 01392466666 Email: [email protected] W A (Dick) Richardson was unusually trained by the RAF both as a helicopter pilot and engineer officer. Amongst many other military missions he was a maintenance test pilot and the engineering officer procuring the Chinook from Boeing. After reaching senior rank he commenced a second career in the civil helicopter industry and was Engineering Director for McAlpine Helicopters and then Commercial Director for Airbus Helicopters UK. He pioneered the use of helicopters by the UK Police and Ambulance Services, becoming very familiar with both helicopter MRO and the design and installation of complex upgrades. He introduced “power-by-the-Hour” to the UK helicopter industry. Since February 2012 he has run his own consultancy, Luxopus Ltd. He is a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers.