Meet The Team

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Doug Durrant Co-chair

About Doug

Hobby
Don't have time for any other than avid supporter of SUFC (The Blades!)

Favourite Colour
Red

Favourite Meal
Steak and chips

Favourite Drink
San Miguel (especially on holiday in Spain)

An unusual talent that you have
None - I am boring!

The craziest injury you have ever had
Broken arm from falling of a bench at a bier keller

What wouldn’t we guess about you
Age - look much younger than I am!

Favourite saying or quote
"No"

What was your first paid job?
Newspaper delivery boy

Who inspires you? Why?
My two daughters and their work ethics

Job Title
Chaos generator

Tony Robinson OBE Co-chair

About Tony

Hobby
Strict Choco-Wine Diet, Happipreneur, running for charity, cricket, football, tennis & gigs watching

Favourite Colour
Red

Favourite Meal
Tapas or Cinder Toffee Icecream

Favourite Drink
Red wine or Farmer's Blonde (real ale)

An unusual talent that you have
Can get lost going home. Never able to find the exit to hotels and other buildings.

The craziest injury you have ever had
Walking into things _ I have no spatial awareness.

What wouldn’t we guess about you
I love ballet.

Favourite saying or quote
"Never have to cross the street to avoid someone"

What was your first paid job?
Working in my Dad's business - hated it.

Who inspires you? Why?
Kanya King CBE - Founder of the MOBO Awards, Victoria Lennox, Founder Start Up Canada & Jenn Crowther, Founder, Yorkshire in Business - they all make a big positive difference to people's lives.

Job Title
Happipreneur Creator

Jenn Crowther CEO

About Jenn

Hobby
Sorting out your business, helping and supporting others

Favourite Colour
Wine

Favourite Drink
Espresson Martini

An unusual talent that you have
Making Espresso Martinis

What wouldn’t we guess about you?
I love to bake, I move furniture to relax.

What was your first paid job?
Washing up in my parents hotel.

Job Title
Chief creator of Chaos

Jo Greenwood Chief Operations Officer

About Jo

Hobby
Making new things from other things

Favourite Colour
Orange

Favourite Meal
Home made shepherds pie

Favourite Drink
Red wine

The craziest injury you have ever had
Broke my nose in the bath - my partner had cleaned the bath and I jumped in to have a shower and slipped breaking my nose and wrecking the shower.

What wouldn’t we guess about you?
I was a catwalk model - very briefly.

Favourite saying or quote
A handbag!

What was your first paid job?
Washing up in seasonal café.

Who inspires you? Why?
Anyone who stands up for what they believe whatever the consequences.

Job Title
Survivor of Chaos

Dan Trainor Workspace Manager

About Dan

Hobby

Playing and watching football

Favourite Colour

Green

Favourite Drink

Many varieties of larger

Craziest Injury

Snapped my two front teeth on the bottom of a swimming pool.

Favourite saying or quote

“Stupidity got us into this mess, and stupidity will get us out.”

Who inspires you? Why?

Homer Simpson, makes me remember not to take life too seriously!

Job Title

Transponster

What was your first paid job?

Table Clearer

Suzanne Sellers Business Adviser

About Suzie

Hobby

Planning holidays in the sun

Favourite Colour

Red

Favourite Drink

Red Wine

Craziest Injury

I cut the top off two fingers with a vacuum cleaner!

Favourite saying or quote

“Be kind, everyone is fighting a battle we know nothing about” “Be the person that makes others feel included”

Who inspires you? Why?

My daughter, she talks a lot of sense for a young ‘un

Job Title

Avoider of Chaos / Chief Wine Drinker

Jamilla Watkins Finance and Data Controller

About Jamilla

Hobby

Spending time with friends and family

Favourite Colour

Green

Favourite Drink

Espresso Martini

Craziest Injury

I split my head open when I had a bowl dropped on me

Favourite saying or quote

"You never fail until you stop trying"

Job Title

Chaos Coordinator

Adam Johnson Business Advisor

About Adam

Hi, I'm Adam, I'm delighted to have joined Yorkshire in Business as a Business Advisor. Having experienced the challenges and rewards of growing businesses first-hand, I hope to offer practical advice, share my experiences, and help connect members with the people, opportunities and support they need to succeed. I believe that when businesses collaborate and support one another, everyone benefits, and I'm looking forward to contributing to that community.

I am the founder of Neighbourhood Hospitality & Events. Over the years I've built a business that brings together great food, hospitality and event management, offering everything from weddings and corporate events to festivals and private celebrations. Running my own business has taught me the importance of building strong relationships, embracing new opportunities and never standing still. I'm passionate about creating memorable experiences, whether that's through exceptional catering, unique event spaces, or helping people celebrate life's biggest occasions.

Outside of work, I love spending time outdoors and am currently converting a campervan into the perfect adventure vehicle—a project that combines my love of practical problem-solving with exploring new places. You'll often find me out with my cocker spaniel, Mr Pickles, who is always ready for the next adventure.

Are you ready to take the next step?

We are very passionate about helping people develop themselves and their ideas. We offer high quality business support, to both start up and established businesses.

Please get in touch with Joanne@YIB.org.uk today and see how we can help you.

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Doug Durrant Co-chair

Tony Robinson OBE Co-chair

Jenn Crowther CEO

Jo Greenwood Chief Operations Officer

Dan Trainor Workspace Manager

Suzanne Sellers Business Adviser

Jamilla Watkins Finance and Data Controller

Adam Johnson Business Advisor

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Meet The Team

Meet the team - You’re in good hands

Doug Durrant Co-chair

Tony Robinson OBE Co-chair

Jenn Crowther CEO

Jo Greenwood Chief Operations Officer

Dan Trainor Workspace Manager

Suzanne Sellers Business Adviser

Jamilla Watkins Finance and Data Controller

Adam Johnson Business Advisor

Are you ready to take the next step?

Yorkshire In Business - The Outtakes

Quality assured member of the National Enterprise Network, providing Start-up Training on the Yorkshire Coast

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