Stephen has dedicated 34 years to the school catering industry, beginning his career with Durham County Council. In 1994, he transitioned to Chartwells, where he held various roles before opting for a part-time position managing key accounts.
A long-standing and active member of LACA since 1993 participating in many local and regional events he joined the LACA Board as regional representative for the North East and Scotland in April 2014. He served as National Chair for 2 years from 2019-21 where he counts the LACA Allergens Risk Assessment Process as a highlight of his tenure as chair. Currently, he holds the positions of board director and regional chair for the North East and Scotland, where he supports member services, finance and admin working groups within the LACA Board.
Stephen resides in County Durham and is the chair of the governing board for his local primary federation, he has a unique overview into the impact food can have on schools and local communities and is fully aware of real challenges facing schools at this time.