Our trustees

Alan works as a Design Lead & Engineering Specialist for Caterpillar, based in Peterborough. Prior to this, he has worked with different UK, USA and German based Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers for over 15 years. During that time, Alan has held leadership roles in NPI, Engineering and Development, Multinational product development programmes, influenced strategic company direction and worked on European consolidation projects.

With his involvement within the Agriculture world, both on a personal and professional level Alan understands the challenges associated with accessing and delivering critical care people in remote areas. The Air Ambulance has always been something he has admired and valued. In joining the charity, he wants to work to ensure the vital service they provide is able to continue.

Graham had a 35 year career in Senior Leadership Roles in commodity marketing, industrial processing and food ingredient manufacturing. He became Managing Director of Cargill PLC in 1996 and led the company for 12 years, during which time he also assumed responsibility for Cargill’s European McDonalds supply chain businesses.

In 1998 he was appointed as a governor of the University of Lincoln and served on Finance and Resources, Governance and Nominations and Remuneration Committees. He was elected as Chairman of the Board of Governors in 2009, a position he held for 4 years. In recognition of his contribution to the University, Graham was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in 2013.

Gordon has worked in the infrastructure investment industry for over 15 years.  He leads across Europe, the Middle East and Africa in the transport & mobility sector, including managing investments and/or chairing boards in airports, ports, car parking companies, toll roads, motorway service stations and ferry companies.  Gordon is married with two grown up children and spends time watching and playing sport when he is not working or with his family.  Gordon has been a Trustee since July 2023.

Louise is also a qualified solicitor specialising in HR and employment law having worked up to Partner level in a regional law firm before moving into a combined career of law and HR management nearly 10 years ago.

Having been a keen motorbiker and traveller Louise understands the significant impact a local air ambulance can have when responding to incidents and her late husband was in fact treated at the roadside when he suffered a fatal cardiac arrest in Leicestershire. Whilst the outcome of his treatment on that day wasn’t successful Louise’s support for our work increased and having moved to Lincolnshire, and seeing the opportunity to become a Trustee, jumped at the chance.

As an experienced solicitor and HR professional Louise brings a wealth of knowledge to support the LNAA along with her very clear enthusiasm and lived experience.  She has been a Trustee since July 2023.

Lucie is a Barrister at Atkin Chambers. Lucie specialises in construction and engineering, energy, information technology, and professional negligence disputes for a wide variety of contractors, private employers, manufacturers and their professional advisers.

She has a broad practice with expertise in domestic and international arbitration, domestic courts, mediation and all aspects of adjudication proceedings. As part of her diverse practice, she appears regularly as sole counsel in court, arbitration, mediation and adjudication hearings.

Lucie has been a Trustee since November 2016 and will retire from the Board in summer 2025.

Nigel is a Director with Breeze CF, one of the largest independent Corporate Finance boutiques in the East Midlands advising and supporting clients with Business Sales, Strategic Acquisitions, Capital Raising and Management Buy Outs.

Nigel also has experience as a senior corporate banking professional having spent 33 years within the industry. Having established a significant network, his focus has always been about helping clients develop and build new business opportunities.

Throughout his career Nigel has recognised the value and importance of supporting local charities and communities utilising his skills and experiences to raise their profile and awareness. Whether it be as a special constable, a school governor, or a board member of the Notts & Lincs Credit union, he has worked hard to make a difference.

As an experienced Business Development Professional, Nigel is delighted to join the Board of Trustees and is well placed to promote the LNAA throughout his extensive corporate networks across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.

Stephen started employment with Bowater Paper Corp as a graduate trainee in the Packaging Division. He moved after 4 years to a new company founded by Ruberoid producing a new material, now known as “Correx”, where he was the first sales employee.

He remained there for two years before starting his own business which began a 5O year journey with Tri-Pack Plastics Ltd subsequently re-named to Tri-Pack Packaging Solutions.

Stephen remains a director but is no longer involved in any day to day operations. The business is run by his two sons.  Stephen has been a Trustee since July 2023.

Steve spent 30 years in various finance leadership/CFO roles for a large US based global agriculture company. During that time, he helped to develop the strategic direction of the businesses, then worked as part of a team providing financial insights to make better decisions and achieve objectives.

Steve has worked in the US, Belgium and Brazil and even when UK based has led teams of finance professionals across geographic regions. He gained Trustee experience during 2 stints on the board of UK pension plan with over 7000 members. He is currently on the Board of Governors for his son’s Primary School.

Steve has been a Trustee since July 2023.