KILMARONOCK OLD KIRK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Kilmaronock Old Kirk Trust is responsible for strategic management of the Old Kirk. It possesses an active and highly committed core of eight elected trustees with a broad range of professional and practical skills in fields such as civil/structural engineering, management roles in the public and private sector, land management, the building trade and administration of burial grounds. Trustees have strong connections to a range of local groups such as the SWRI, the B-Flats Choir, the Bowling Club, church congregations, community council and environmental charities, through which they have gained community development experience.
WILLIE ROXBURGH – TRUSTEE
CHAIR
Willie is a chartered consulting civil and structural engineer and project manager, involved in numerous projects in the UK and overseas over the last 45 years.
Qualifications: BSc, MBA, CEng, MICE, MIStructE
Other relevant experience: Past Chair of Kilmaronock Community Council for 13 years.
DR LESLIE BOWIE – CO-OPTED TRUSTEE
TREASURER
Leslie is a retired Research Director and Product Visionary with a >20-year track record of successfully bringing enterprise level software products to market across Europe, Australia and the USA.
Qualifications: BSc Hons, PhD CEng, MIET (Retd)
Other relevant experience: Gartmore Church Treasurer for 25- years; Held the position of Visiting Professor at School of Science and Technology Nottingham Trent University (before retiring).
DR JANET BEVERIDGE – TRUSTEE
Janet is a self-employed farmer running her own farm business for 28 years
Qualifications: BSc Hons, PhD Zoology
Other relevant experience: Past Board Member of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park for seven years. Former director of Kilmaronock Millennium Association over the period when Kilmaronock Millennium Hall was planned and built. Former chair and secretary and currently committee member of Kilmaronock Heritage Group.
ELAINE ELLEN – TRUSTEE
Elaine has lived in Gartocharn for nearly 50 years. Over that time she has been involved in various village activities. She was a founding member of the original village newspaper – The Dumpling Times – and subsequently, she, with two others, started and ran its replacement – Gartorag for seven years. She was a Trustee of Kilmaronock Community Trust for many years.
Before retiring Elaine was the Publications Manager for the National Youth Choir of Scotland. Since 2019 she has been ‘in charge’ of the KOKT website.
CHRIS BILSLAND – TRUSTEE
Chris is married to a local farmer and has lived in the Croftamie area for 50 years. Past Chair of Croftamie SWRI and past Convener of Rural Tent at Drymen Show. Currently maintains a heavy involvement in SWRI matters. Plays an active role in a very wide range of community and local clubs and activities. Director of a local business. Member of the Kilmaronock Church congregation.
COLIN HASTIE – TRUSTEE
BSc, BArch (Hons), RIBA, RIAS, IMaPS
Colin is a chartered architect and runs a small practice in Clydebank with his business partner. He lives locally in Kilmaronock, and regularly enjoys hillwalking, walking the dog, DIY, gardening, and a wee dram.
He previously served as an Elected Trustee for Scouts Scotland for the maximum two terms of three years, and chaired their national Operations Committee for five years. Colin also volunteers for Bankie Talk, a charity in Clydebank who record the weekly newspaper for people who are blind or visually impaired.
LIZ MACKENZIE – TRUSTEE
Liz is an entrepreneur with over 25 years' experience in retail, property and tourism. She founded and led one of Scotland's leading camper van hire companies, building a strong reputation through innovative marketing and exceptional visitor experiences. With extensive expertise in marketing, tourism promotion and business development, Liz is passionate about promoting Scotland and supporting sustainable tourism.
As the daughter of a Church of Scotland minister, Liz has been part of church communities both in Scotland and overseas, giving her a strong appreciation of community engagement, service and the important role churches play in local life.
JOHN MITCHELL – TRUSTEE
Extensive practical experience in building trade and strong family ties with Kilmaronock Church.
JAMES SKEA – TRUSTEE
James owns and runs the local pet cemetery. Lived in the Gartocharn area for fifty years. Skills and experience in ground maintenance. Works for a Local Authority re burials. Member of the Kilmaronock church congregation. Plays an active role within the community through membership of a range of groups and clubs such as the Gartocharn B Flats Choir and the Bowling Club.