Liz Waugh Chair of the Board Head of the Board is Liz Waugh. Liz is the Managing Director of Coast Communications having founded the company in 2005. She has been a strategic communications practitioner for over 25 years, with a wealth of experience in crisis management, strategic development and influencer engagement. I have known and…
Tony Maddox Vice Chair of the Board In a journalistic career spanning almost four decades, Tony Maddox has seen it all. From co-ordinating news gathering operations on the front lines of the world’s war zones as the head of CNN International, to standing on the front lines of the UK’s miners’ strike as a fresh…
James Rowe Board member & Sustainability Advisor James served for 17 years as an officer in the Royal Air Force. In 2015 he began a new career in financial services and joined the Bank of England eventually becoming a member of their Climate Change team with specific responsibility for delivering the Bank’s climate objectives in…
Richard Pyshorn FRGS From National Security to Natural Security Richard Pyshorn FRGS is the founder of Secure Forests CIC, bringing together a distinguished military background, decades of leadership experience and a deep personal commitment to conservation, people and planet. Richard’s passion for protecting the natural environment has its roots in his military career and, particularly,…
David McLeanDavid is a former Royal Marines Commando with extensive experience in leadership, resilience and operating in demanding environments. Following his military career, David developed a long-standing career in mental health and wellbeing, working as a senior psychotherapist, helping individuals and businesses build confidence, resilience and positive change. His experience also includes entrepreneurship, training and…
Andrew PottsAfter leaving the military following 22 years of service, Andrew faced the challenge of being made redundant from three consecutive jobs before finding himself working in the security industry. Although it provided employment, He was still looking for a career that gave him a greater sense of purpose. That changed when he met Richard…
Ian Berry Land & Wildlife Manager Ian is a former Royal Marine who on completion of 13 Years service established a career in Land and Wildlife Manager. He studied forestry at the Dartington Institute and has worked as a forester, head ranger and estate manager. In the latter role he had sole responsibility for the…
Hollie RickardHollie works in Marketing and Administration at Secure Forests CIC, having joined the team in March 2026 following a period of freelance marketing work with the organisation. With five years of experience working in various roles across Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, she has developed a strong connection to the landscape and an understanding of…
Julie FountaineJules has had a long career in Customer Services. From Shop Girl to Customer Service Administration at major I.T. and Telecoms Companies. Later in her career she was responsible for setting up and managing the UK branch of an Australian Virtual Receptionist’s company. Here at Secure Forests Jules is our Invoicing/Finance Administrator as well…
Janine WhitleyJanine trained as a nurse in the Royal Navy, and went on to build a career in complex care case management, safeguarding, and clinical governance. She now brings that expertise to Secure Forests CIC volunteering as a governance specialist and safeguarding lead. She lives in Devon with her partner Ben and their dog Ruggers,…