Team Profile

Steve Fowkes is the Sustainability Officer at Shropshire Council. Steve now oversees the RE:think Energy Project, after having worked on Shropshire’s Sustainable Energy Beacon campaign, Low Carbon Communities and various other Shropshire sustainability initiatives.

Steve has a background in environmental conservation and spent several years working for a leading charity, helping people to develop the skills for protecting and enhancing their local environment.

Kate Millbank is the RRZ RE:think Energy Man­ager.  Kate joined Marches Energy Agency having worked as a sustainability consultant for a number of leading environmental businesses including BioRegional Development Group, One Eco Home and Impetus Consulting.

Kate has also lectured on eco design, products and fashion, for the London Institute, Chelsea College of Art and Design, and Eco Build 2008, as well as writing a monthly green column for the Observer (regional) newspaper group.

Robert Saunders is the RRZ RE:think Energy Assistant. Robert has worked with Marches Energy Agency since 2001 having previously been with Neighbourhood Initiatives Foundation, several businesses and run a part-time driving school.

Diane Roberts is the Renewable Energy Project Officer for Staffordshire County Council; Diane has recently joined the County Council having been seconded from the Chamber of Commerce for 12 months following on from the successful Stafford Biomass Project.

Pat Pimlott is the Renewable Energy Support Officer for the Staffordshire Renewable RE:think Energy Project. Pat has recently re-joined the County Council’s Regeneration Team, after leaving the Rural Hub some 12 months ago.

James Cartwright is the Biomass coordinator for the Renewable Energy Project. James is also the Woodland Officer for Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and spends 1.5 days a week with Staffordshire County Council leading their woodfuel production facility, as well as completing studies and feasibilities into Biomass fuels.