Tony studied Fishery Management at Barony College before proceeding to gain his Honours degree in Aquatic Science from the University of Stirling, graduating in 2008. Following graduation Tony spent three years working in fisheries roles based in the Lochaber and Argyll regions. In 2011 Tony moved to Bristol to take up a management role in the Fisheries & Recreations department for Bristol Water. During his four years at Bristol Water, Tony's role was to improve the quality of the angling experience and deliver business improvements. Tony joined the River Annan Board & Trust as Director of Fisheries in September 2015 and will be heavily involved in guiding the organisations through the impending Wild Fisheries Reform. In his spare time Tony is a keen fly fisherman and travels all over the UK and Ireland in pursuit of various species.

director@annanfisheryboard.co.uk

Chris grew up in North Wales although he is originally from South Yorkshire. He graduated from Sheffield Hallam University in 2003 with a BSc in Business Information Systems. After a few years in an office based job he went back to university gaining an MSc in Environmental Management (Landscape & Wildlife Conservation).
Chris runs the invasive non-native species project which began in 2010 and oversees the control of Japanese knotweed, Himalayan balsam and giant hogweed. Chris developed the River Annan Trust biosecurity plan in early 2011 and also undertakes the mink control programme.
Away from work Chris enjoys cycling, football and photography. Travelling and visiting new places is also a particular interest and he has visited a number of countries in Asia, Oceania, Europe and North America.

invasives@annanfisheryboard.co.uk

Mary was born and brought up in the North-east of Scotland. She graduated from Robert Gordon University with a BA in hotel and catering administration and later ran her own sandwich bar/deli. After a break to raise her two children and settling in the Lockerbie area, Mary joined the River Annan team. When not organising the office, she can be found baking and organising vintage tea parties with Rosy-lee and Me Vintage Teas, walking her dog and gardening. 

mary@annanfisheryboard.co.uk

Employed by the River Annan Trust, Abi is originally from South Wales and after graduating from Southampton University with a BSc in Environmental Science in 2009, spent 2 years in New Zealand working and travelling followed by 2 years working in France. After returning to the University of Bangor and gaining a MSc in Marine Environmental Protection, Abi worked for the North West Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority for 2 years.

Outside of work, Abi enjoys cycling, walking and camping.

abi@annanfisheryboard.co.uk