Christopher Rinaldi (Chair)

Chris’ career was in the gas industry where he joined as an apprentice gas fitter, and it concluded as a senior director.  He then went on to form is own consultancy business and spent a significant amount of time working in West Africa on gas projects.  During this period, he also formed and owned a 50% share in a business in the hospitality sector.  Chris has a wealth of business experience and leadership skills.

Chris as previously held voluntary positions as; chair and board member of large social housing company; adviser at the Citizen’s Advice Bureaux; business mentor for the Prince’s Trust; school governor; and member of parent teachers’ association.

Phil Marshall

Phil has many years’ experience both as an Executive and as a Non-Executive. He worked in the water sector for over 30 years, initially for three water companies and then for the statutory consumer advocacy body, Consumer Council for Water (CCW) where he was Deputy Chief Executive. He is Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Mast Academy Trust, a Trustee on the Board of the National Coal Mining Museum for England, and a Member of SHARE Multi Academy Trust. He serves on a Parochial Church Council and is the Gift Aid Officer for another church, and he volunteers for the National Trust and several other conservation charities. He joined SAtA as a Trustee in May 2019 and chairs the Governance Committee. In 2020 he became SAtA’s Acting Treasurer, chairing the Finance Committee, and in 2021 he became interim Vice Chair, temporarily covering both roles to March 2022.

Jane Williams

Jane has been a volunteer with SAtA since 2000 and a member of the Board of Trustees since 2006. Jane has worked with and supported children and adults with learning disabilities and ASD for a number of years within Solihull and the surrounding areas, most recently at a specialist college for students with learning disabilities and autism.

Jessica James

Jess has worked in HR since graduating in Psychology in 1994. With experience in the service, manufacturing and charity sectors, she has led the HR team at the Stroke Association for the last 6 years. With an autistic son, she is passionate about our cause and has lived experience of the some of challenges faced by those we support. Jess became a SAtA Trustee in 2019.

Catherine Nolan

Catherine has had the privilege of working for and with people with learning disabilities for over 30 years. She has worked  in the third sector in the USA and England as well as health and social care and in a variety of roles - ranging from operational management of health and social work teams, policy development and commissioning. Catherine has particular interest in how health and social care systems work together to support people with learning disabilities to live the lives they choose.  A proud northerner with Irish roots, Catherine now lives in Warwickshire and enjoys walking, folk music and being with dear friends.

John Roundell

John is a Chartered Management Accountant who has over 25 years experience in a diverse range of industries including low carbon/renewable energy, banking & finance and leisure retail.  He now runs his own business providing finance & commercial support and advice to organisations.  He has two children, one of which has Aspergers Syndrome and has necessitated him developing a good understanding of special educational needs regulations. In his free time he enjoys long walks with the family and road cycling.

Susan Lanz

Susan is an academic researcher working in the Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship (CREME) at Aston University.  Susan gained her doctorate at Aston Business School in March 2020, and her research interests include business-owning families, family businesses, ownership and wealth transfer and intergenerational justice construction. Before undertaking a PhD, she was an experienced skills and labour market researcher, with over 20 years of experience, working with several government organizations to advance the evidence base that informs policy and provision in the post-16 education and training sector. 

Josh Moreton

Josh Moreton is a seasoned communications leader and serial entrepreneur, co-founding four companies, including David & Co. and Walk Through Walls. With over a decade of experience in political campaign management, crisis management, communications, and business growth strategy, Josh has leveraged his award-winning skills to help companies navigate complex challenges, build strong reputations, and achieve sustainable growth.

Josh also serves as a board member & NED, for Surrogacy UK, and Citysave Credit Union, He is an ambassador for CampaignForce, helping veterans get involved in politics.