Gian Ellis BSc (Hons), CEnv, MIEMA has had a varied career as a Chartered Environmental Consultant, Professional Foster Carer and Director at South West Athletics CIC an organisation aimed at increasing athletics in the community.A 20+ year career in Environmental Consultancy specialising in Environmental Impact Assessments accompanying planning applications. Working with a wide variety of clients, projects and environmental specialists both in the UK and internationally on projects from local scale to major infrastructure projects.Experience in the rail, highways, housing development, urban regeneration, waste and water company sectors. Proud recipient of the first HS2 Phase 2b quality coin for demonstrating leadership and raising the bar in quality matters.In sports instrumental in helping multi-award winning coach establish and develop an athletics coaching academy based on core principles of Particpation, Potential and Performance.