Meet the Team

Meet the NED Board

Mission Statement

Justin Donne - Beeston, Notts

Business strategist, coach, consultant, author of several books on Business and Influence, speaker and trainer who’s worked with Disney, Universal, Prince’s Trust, local and National government, and many small businesses; featured in magazines, on podcasts, TV and radio shows including Director, Heartrepreneurs, NBC, BBC, and the Peace Summit. Our proprietary proven processes save clients the 15-20 year learning curve. @justindonne.com 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/justindonne

Chris Chesney - York

25 yrs in the forefront of the Heritage & Culture sector UK/International, Lead Designer & Project Manager of Construct Interpretive Design - permanent museums & exhibitions, restaurants & major engineering projects. Consultant Proj Mgr for Modelcraft, S.Arabia, other clients include Riley & Sons, National Railway Museum, Goppion SpA, Milano, NMSI (UK), Ralph Applebaum Assoc, Horus Capital, Moscow (Russian Federation), BaRE Projects, London Imperial War Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum, COSMO restaurant group.
See more  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-chesney

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​Jeanie Barton - Beeston, Notts

Musician, Band Leader, Event & Project Manager, Writer
Founder of Beeston Street Art & The Beeston Showcase
High Street Regeneration Consultant
jeaniebarton.com ,
​writer London Jazz News, NG9 News, featured on podcasts, BBC Radio, NottsTV, Beeston Street Art - Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/178727832631780/, 
Beeston Showcase - Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1116167545469132
2016-present ACTive musical arts collaborations with Roberto Alborghetti, Italy.
www.linkedin.com/in/jeaniebarton/

Cllr Kate Foale - Nottinghamshire

County Councillor since 2013, member for Beeston Central and Rylands, Deputy Leader of the Labour Group at Nottinghamshire County Council since 2017. National Leader of Governance with almost 30 years experience as chair of Governors in primary, secondary and alternative provision schools. Currently school governor at Chilwell school and the Trent Vale Rylands Federation.   http://katefoale.net/ 
Supports local charities such as Beeston Community Resource and the Trent Vale Sports Association. Trustee at Canalside Heritage Centre and Beeston Youth and Community Centre. An experienced and obsessive plants-woman and writer.   https://katescuttings.net/ 

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Marilyn Comparetto FRSA - Stevenage, Herts

Owner of Mardlebury Gallery   https://www.mardleyburygallery.co.uk/- Gallery-Local Art Gallery Hertfordshire-Datchworth-Free Parking & online shop of original artworks. TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice 2020. 49 yrs artist portfolio UK & International. Director of Junction 7 Creatives CIC. Art affiliations: Art Platform Collective, Herts Visual Art Forum, Society of All Artists, Institute of Contemporary Artists   https://www.marilyn-jane-comparetto-artist.co.uk/  https://www.art-platform-collective.co.uk/marilyn-comparetto  https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilyn-jane-comparetto-frsa

Debbie Bryan - Nottingham & Ruddington, Notts

Owner, Founder of  https://debbiebryan.co.uk/  Established 2009, multi-award winning retail gallery, tea room and creative space in Nottingham’s historic Lace Market area & Ruddington, Museum Village, Notts. Selling/hosting handmade art, design and heritage collections and cultural experiences. With experience of overseas trade and retail exhibitions in the USA, Italy, Germany and China.  @DebbieBryanShop  
Established in 2020 sister company, e-retailer Wilson and Harris, is dedicated to selling the very best artistic craftsmanship through handmade collections and original design https://wilsonandharris.co.uk/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiebryan/

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Dr Ramona Usher IHBC - Nottingham

Dr Ramona Usher has nearly 20 years' experience in all aspects of building and area conservation in the public, private, charitable & higher education sectors. She is conversant in the research and production of Heritage Impact Assessments, is a regular Expert witness in Hearings and Public Inquiries. She has advised on the restoration of many Grade I and II* listed buildings including Wollaton Hall, Nottingham. She produces Conservation Management Plans and Conservation Area Appraisals. She is a Full member of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation and delivers professional training for their National Office. Her academic research endeavours include the politics of architectural destruction in post-
colonial environments.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ramona-usher-ihbc-442178104/

Ben Rawson FRSA - Nottingham

Ben is a Business Development Specialist and Retail/Online Retail & High Street Consultant at BRIC Consultancy. His national award-winning retail concept store in the former Broadmarsh shopping centre, brought increased footfall and helped other stores increase revenue and new stores to open.  Ben works with the Nottingham Tourism Centre and Nottingham Castle overseeing products/ gifts selection, visual merchandising, including creating unique window displays. He has created Shop Nottingham,  Shop Nottingham – Shop Local | Shop Indie | Shop Unique  an online marketplace for Nottingham/shire’s retail venues & creatives to showcase and sell their products to worldwide audiences. He advises small businesses on product development, pricing, photography, general business processes & best practice, alongside being a home/garden/lifestyle product/gift designer himself.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/brawson/