• Did my accountancy articles and completed a bachelor of accounting degree..
  • Went into the safety footwear manufacturing business in 1975 where I remained for 38 years
  • ultimately ending up as part owner and managing director of two large companies.
  • Wayne Gum boots and United Fram Footwear.
  • Retired at the end of December 2013.
  • I have two children living in Australia and 3 and ¾ grandsons. .
  • I am divorced and decided that after my partner, who was with me for 10 years,
  • passed away in April 2015 to go and live with my kids in Australia which I am in the process of doing