Our Staff
NATIONAL STAFF TEAM
Chief Executive ~ Michelle McCrindle
Michelle is a former nurse who changed career moving to the voluntary sector joining Food Train in 2002 as Development Officer. She has been responsible for leading the region wide development of the shopping service and growing Food Train. She became Chief Executive in 2005, and continues to lead Food Train's national expansion programme.
Contact Michelle Here.
National Development Officer ~ Gaynor Grant
Based in our Glasgow office, Gaynor will be developing and supporting our first new Food Train in West Lothian and continuing promoting Food Train to other parts of Scotland
Contact Gaynor Here.
National Finance Officer ~ Shona Sloan
With an extensive background in Finance, Shona will be co-ordinating and managing our finances across the charity.
Contact Shona Here
DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY FOOD TRAIN TEAM
Regional Manager ~ Helen McAnespie
Helen is a former Food Train volunteer who joined the staff team in 2006, initially with responsibility for developing our Food Train 'EXTRA' service across the region Helen's role has expanded and she is now managing our whole service across Dumfries & Galloway.
Contact Helen Here.
Food Train Friends Development Officer ~ Jane Clark
Based in our Annan office, Jane will be developing and delivering our new pilot befriending and contact service. With a background in journalism Jane's communication skills will be useful to this new service.
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Senior Administrator ~ Sheila Neilson
With over 30 years office experience Sheila has been efficiently organising, progressing and managing our office and administrative systems since joining Food Train in 2005.
Contact Sheila Here.
Area Co-ordinator (West) ~ Jif Hyde
Working in our Kirkcudbright office Jif will be supporting our branches in Kirkcudbright, Newton Stewart and Stranraer as well as promoting our services in these areas.
Area Co-ordinator (East) ~ Vicky Henshall
Working in our Annan office Vicky will be supporting our branches in Annan, Sanquhar and Dumfries as well as promoting our services in these areas.
Office Assistant ~ Sandra Todd
Working in the Dumfries office Sandra is responsible in assisting with a wide range of office tasks and helps co-ordinate the Dumfries Area Branch activities.
Contact Sandra Here.