Simon Evans Chief Executive Expand Simon is an environmental scientist who joined us from the Westcountry Rivers Trust in 2004. His initial role was Deputy Director before becoming Chief Executive in 2016. He has been involved with all aspects of our work over the years from liming headwaters to project management, building project bids and the day-to-day of running the Foundation. An avid fisherman, his passion is improving rivers and how our soils are managed.
Sian Gray Head of Finance Expand Sian is our Head of Finance. She is a Chartered Management Accountant with management level experience in manufacturing and the service industry prior to joining the Foundation. Sian joined the organisation in September 2017 and has quickly become an integral part of our team. She is endeavouring to learn about all things fish related.
Wendy Lodge Office Manager Expand Wendy joined the Foundation in 2004 to deal with the fishing bookings and general administration. Now, as Office Manager, she looks after the general book keeping, HR and other office management issues. She has a passion for the environment and conservation.
Allyson Williams Administration Officer Expand Allyson joined the Foundation in 2006 and is usually the first person you will talk to at the Foundation on the phone or if coming to our office. Initially employed to assist with administration tasks in general for the Foundation, the rapid expansion of the Passport meant her role quickly developed more towards the day to day running of the fishing scheme, advising anglers on how and where to book. Recently, she has also started co-ordinating and designing websites for affiliate organisations.
Shannon Price Administration Officer Expand Shannon joined the Foundation at the beginning of 2020 as an Administration Officer. Her role varies from dealing with the fishing bookings, general administration tasks, supporting head of finance, GIS mapping and fundraising tasks. Shannon is very passionate about the environment and has previously gained a BSc Geography degree from Aberystwyth University. Outside of work, Shannon is always off hiking and exploring across stunning Welsh landscapes.
Fiona Groves Fisheries Science Project Manager Expand Fiona joined the Foundation in April 2021 as our Fisheries Science Project Manager. She is responsible for managing the Fisheries Department, as well as WUF’s citizen science programme. Fiona has extensive knowledge of fish biology, having worked in the aquaculture and aquatic R&D industry since graduating in 2012 from the University of Southampton. In addition to being a fish enthusiast, she is also passionate about ecology and river restoration.