The Public Arts Trust, Milton Keynes founders & trustees are:
David Stabler – Chairman, Founder and Trustee
David studied Architecture at Leeds School of Art, and then worked for 10 years in private practice until 1970 when he joined Milton Keynes Development Corporation [MKDC]. He was project manager and team leader for multi million pound housing, commercial and industrial projects as the city grew. In the 1980s this role changed when he was appointed to the MKDC Commercial Directorate. Until 1998 David was Japan Operations Manager for MKDC and then CNT, bringing 60 Japanese company investments to Milton Keynes. Today David plays an active role as Parish Councillor by challenging the issues facing the cities’ future.
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Tim Skelton – Trustee
Tim is a chartered surveyor who has lived and worked in Milton Keynes since 1979.
He was Head of Estates for Domino’s Pizza, retiring in 2014 He is a great fan of public art and realised the impact of the city’s collection upon its residents when his 8 year old daughter was drawing up plans for her entry in a children’s “Garden In A Seed Tray” competition at a Flower Show in the village where her grandparents lived. In response to a question “ What’s that squiggle?” , she replied “It’s a sculpture, Daddy. Every garden must contain a sculpture”.
Tim has a particular interest in art of the St Ives School.
Beverley Calverley - Trustee
Born in Newport Pagnell, Beverley saw Milton Keynes develop from the first mention in the local press. Beverley was one of the first employees at Volkswagen UK when the site was under construction, involved in recruiting new staff. After a short time in the Sales Office, in 1981 Beverley joined the VW PR team, organising vehicle launches and conferences in the UK and Germany. Beverley took a four-year break after her daughters were born, then worked as Marketing & PR Officer ,until 2005 at Milton Keynes Community Foundation. Currently working part time for BSH Home Appliances Limited.
Beverley Chaired the ROCLA Art Project Board from 2016 . The Board developed the ROCLA Art Trail on Redhouse Park, opened by the Mayor of Milton Keynes in September 2018.
Interested in the people of Milton Keynes benefitting from the extensive range of public art around the city, she was delighted to be invited to join the Public Arts Trust and support the need to preserve and publicise public artworks.
Ian Michie - Founder and Former Trustee
Ian is an experienced manager who has worked as a senior executive for a number of UK Plc’s. On leaving University, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, he originally worked as a Production Engineer. He soon moved into a senior management role within the Rank Organisation. Promotion followed with a number of Directorships in various companies across the UK. He lives in Far Bletchley, having settled there in 1992. Ian is passionate about the future of Milton Keynes and is active as a Director of Urban Eden – the local lobby group.
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