MATT EASTER
TRT CEO
As CEO, Matt is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the organisation. He reports directly to the Board of Trustees.
ALAN GRAHAM
Technical Specialist
Alan designs and manages a wide range of river restoration and enhancement projects across the Trent catchment. Alan specialises in the design and construction of Natural Flood Management (NFM) measures.
EMMA SMAIL
River Mease Project Manager
Emma manages river restoration and phosphate reduction projects in the Mease catchment; has experience in catchment advice (FACTS certified), agricultural research and ecological surveying.
ALISON THORNHILL
Trent Valley Way Project Officer
Alison is working to create a stretch of the Trent Valley Way from Rugeley to Shardlow. Alison has a strong background in the management and interpretation of heritage, conservation projects and community engagement
DR SCOTT MCKENZIE
Senior Catchment Manager (Central)
Scott is an experienced ecologist, specialising in freshwater ecosystems and habitat restoration - with a particular interest in improving fish passage. In his role Scott develops catchment-scale projects that aim to improve biodiversity, water quality and provide a variety of ecosystem services
HELEN CAULDWELL
Finance Manager
Helen is responsible for the financial management of the charity, providing support to the CEO and Board of Trustees
RUTH NEEDHAM
Senior Catchment Manager (West)
Ruth is an aquatic ecologist specialising in ecology, wetlands, flood risk management and hydromorphology. Ruth develops and leads many high profile projects including SuDS schemes and the Trent Valley Way.
DR JOSH WELLS
Senior Project Manager
Josh is a Senior Project Manager at TRT, working in the Soar catchment to deliver NFM and river restoration projects. He has a background in hydrology and fluvial geomorphology.
AMY TAYLOR
Farm Advisor
Amy works with farmers and landowners to provide catchment advice, with a focus on the River Eye. She has a background in geology and agriculture.
TINA BARDILL
Rural Catchment Project Officer
Tina provides environmental advice and support to farmers and landowners, focusing principally on the Dove and Derwent catchments. She also coordinates the Dove Catchment Partnership.
KIM JENNINGS
Senior Catchment Manager (East)
Kim is an ecologist specialising in freshwater ecology and river restoration. Kim has extensive experience of weir removal schemes, catchment level assessments and developing restoration plans.
NICK WILDING
Environmental Project Officer
Nick is an aquatic ecologist supporting Natural Flood Management (NFM) and river restoration projects across the catchment. He has a background in ecological monitoring and environmental modelling.
COLLEEN LAYTON
Engagement Officer
Colleen works on engaging with local communities, businesses and education sectors, providing river habitat restoration within the tributaries of the Rivers Trent, Amber, Derwent and Erewash. Colleen has a background in Heritage Construction and Environmental Consultancy.
