The region can boast a wealth of talent and ability and although highly competitive, we all share a common passion for living and working in North East England. NEPA has a flexible 'committee' with an annually elected essential core team, all of whom are volunteers.
All NEPA members, individuals and companies are encouraged to work with the core team on a project by project basis to develop the range of activities we run. We want to encourage more people to actively get involved and appreciate any help with organising, promoting, selling tickets for, and turning up to events.
The more members who participate and attend, the better they will be. Higher attendances mean bigger budgets for better events in future. NEPA exists purely for its members and it is up to members themselves and their companies to support and promote the activities amongst all staff so that the organisation can continue to grow.
If you'd like to contribute a little time and effort, or have a business, social or sporting activity, something you'd like to help develop we'd love to hear from you. We'd also like to encourage extended partnerships with other organisations in the region to present a broader, united front to the rest of the world.
Chairman – Ronnie Burn
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Newcastle College Phone 0191 200 4234 Email Ronnie Art & Design Manager for teaching and learning at Newcastle College, took the reins as NEPA Chairman in 2007 and has big plans for the organisation with a particular emphasis on business and education. Passionate about advertising and the North East region, is keen to develop links with other networking bodies and encourage greater co-operation within the industry. |
Vice Chairman – Dave Grey
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Kimmerston Design Phone 0191 272 8283 Email Dave Long-time editor of NEPA News Dave has taken on the additional role of Vice Chairman to help Ronnie develop the organisation in the tricky times ahead. |
Secretary – Laura Gillespie
 Phone 0191 525 2885 Email Laura Grace House: Fundraiser for the region’s first stand alone children’s hospice due to open later this year. If anyone would like to get involved just drop me an email.
Nepa: Secretary for so long I can’t remember.
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Treasurer – Sue Maitland
 | Statex Colour Print Phone 0191 245 7200 Email Sue Finance & HR Director at statexcolourprint, Has been with Statex for thirteen years, qualified in practice. NEPA Treasurer for ten years. Personal interests, revolving around our horses, either in eventing or dressage. |
Creative Member – Paul Rea
 Phone 0191 276 0169 Email Paul
I run my own studio, established 1995. Work involves design for print and web. I help with any creative input on behalf of NEPA. I am also an industry mentor to New College, Durham and Cultureworks. For what its worth I am chair of trustees at jesmond Community Leisure and help with communications at the trust (voluntary basis)
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