Sepia
Ian Wilbur
Director of DCI & Chairperson
A retired Director of Eric Wright Water Ltd with a mechanical and electrical engineer background. The business turnover was approx £40million.
Relocated to Dalbeattie in 2007 and ran a successful B&B business with his wife.
A Director of DCI since 2011.
A keen cyclist and active member of Dalbeattie & Southerness Golf Clubs.
Murray Winters
Director of DCI & Trustee
Murray's working career has been with charitable organisations holding various eclertic senior roles, both national and local, managing Youth Zone in Carlisle. Occasionally he still uses his experience to act as a troubleshooter for the Third Sector who find themselves at a crossroads and need strategic direction. It keeps the brain active.
On (semi) retirement, and the fledging of the last of their 3 children, he and Jackie fulfilled a lifelong ambition, fell in love with Dalbeattie, and made the short hop across the border - where there is a 5 year project renovating a cherished but tired house. Otherwise, you might find them on their old narrowboat in sunny Wigan.
Scott Pitkeathly
Volunteering Member
Dalbeattie resident and a successful business owner in Dumfries & Galloway. A keen climber for many years, and qualified instructor. Another passion is road and mountain biking. All of these sports have provided opportunities to travel around Scotland and the continent. Recently the Chairperson of the local cycling club for 4 years.
Phil Howard
Director of DCI & Trustee
Resident of Dalbeattie since 2002 and a Director of DCI.
A retired IT professional with experience of the industry, including programming, software support, team leading, and as Testing Manager for the POS system of a major retailer. In 2007 established Galloway Woodturners Club and served as chair until 2015.
Stephen Howie
DCI Volunteering Member
Has had an enjoyable career in the construction industry and has been employed by Dumfries and Galloway Health Board for the last 30 years. Project Manager/Design Manager on The Galloway Community Hospital Stranraer, Dumfries Dental Centre, Midpark Hospital and D&G Royal Infirmary, winning 3 National Design Awards. A lifelong resident of Dalbeattie who has has supported and led local groups in various sports, including Captain of Southerness Golf Club and is a member of the Dalbeattie Rotary Club
Fraser Sanderson
Volunteering Member
A Dalbeattie resident for 40 years. A former Headteacher at Dalbeattie High School and a former Director of Education for Dumfries & Galloway Council. Ten years' membership on the Board of D&G College and of the Crichton Foundation.
Currently a member of the Foundation's Awards & Grants Committee and Finance Director of the national charity Early Years Scotland.
Sebastian Pflanz
DCI Volunteering Member
Local GP and resident of Dalbeattie.
Enjoys taking part in sporting activities. Completed many races including the Cleveland Way which involved 4 races, 260 miles and the Highland Fling. Supported the Beat the Street and local event such as the Hardrock Challenge, and is a member of the Dalbeattie running club. Has a great passion for travel and the outdoors.
Suzanne Main
DCI Volunteering Member
Many years of experience and expertise in hospitality, property management and facilities management. Ambassador at Entrepreneurs Circle, and a former Facilities Manager at BBC Scotland. I run a small business from The Crichton in Dumfries. A former pupil at Dalbeattie Primary school and relocated back to the town in 2018. In my spare time I enjoy walking and exploring the local area, and catching up with friends and family.