David Gilbert Chairman Expand David joined the Board of Trustees in 2009 and became Chairman in 2013. David retired from the role of Deputy Chief Executive at Carmarthenshire County Council in 2015 after 12 years with the Authority. He had also worked in Neath Port Talbot and Swansea Local Authorities since moving to Wales in 1992. He is a Board member of Swansea Bay City Region and recently joined the Advisory Board of the Port Talbot Enterprise Zone. In 2012 David was awarded an OBE for services to Regeneration and Skills in West Wales. Originally from Hereford, he is still a season ticket holder at Hereford FC and a regular at Llandovery RFC.
Dafydd Jones Morris Expand Dafydd Jones-Morris joined the Board of Trustees in 2012. A former paramedic and regional operational director within the Welsh Ambulance Service, Dafydd brings to the Board almost 40 years of experience in pre-hospital care. He was part of a working group which coordinated the implementation of a consultant-led service at the charity's Caernarfon airbase. Heralding from Bangor, Dafydd is passionate about his local community and is a member of the Welsh Highland Railway Society, a male voice choir, and is Chair of the Community Council.
Jim Wagstaffe Expand Jim Wagstaffe joined the Board of Trustees in 2013. Jim has worked in Human Resources and management roles for more than 30 years. His experience extends from private sector manufacturing to the public sector and NHS, and now runs his own HR and Management consultancy. He chairs Wales Air Ambulance's HR committee on the Board. Jim lives in north-east Wales, where he enjoys spending time with his family and volunteering as a school governor. He is a fan of the North Wales Crusaders Rugby League.
Mark James Expand Mark is one of only two of the original Trustees still involved with the Charity. Professionally, he is a freelance Broadcaster, Writer and Television Director; his work includes directing outside broadcasts for ‘Crimewatch Roadshow’ for BBC One and eight years reporting on the World Rally Championship for BBC TV and Radio. Besides his involvement with WAAC, Mark has been a Community First Responder for the Welsh Ambulance Service since 2009 and was part of a Coastguard cliff rescue team for over thirty years. Mark is a Welsh speaker and frequently gives media interviews on behalf of the Charity.