Meet The Staff

Alan McMillan Chief Executive Officer

Responsible for supporting both staff and Board in the delivery of the 4 year strategy, linking with external partners and to overview the daily delivery of the organisation.

Sarah Pryde-Smith Business Operations Manager

Responsible for providing the strategic direction for Development and leads and manages the Development team. In addition, Sarah oversees the day to day operations of the organisation and is responsible for leading and managing the Administration team.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, Sarah has shared responsibility of delivering Bowls Scotland’s Strategy.

Adam Martin Coach & Volunteer Manager

Responsible for the strategic coach and volunteer development within Bowls clubs, in areas such as Coach Education, Volunteer Support and Development across our development team and increasing the quality, quantity and diversity of the volunteers across Scotland.

Stuart Bell National Development Officer

Part of the development team supporting clubs in Districts 1-10 on areas such as membership recruitment and retention, partnership building with local authorities, funding applications, business planning and more.

Daniel Baker National Development Officer

Part of the development team supporting clubs in Districts 11-24 on areas such as membership recruitment and retention, partnership building with local authorities, funding applications, business planning and more.

Lawra Cox National Development Officer

Part of the development team supporting clubs in Districts 25-32 on areas such as membership recruitment and retention, partnership building with local authorities, funding applications, business planning and more.

Craig Bolan Performance Operations Manager

To ensure the implementation and development of all operations and management systems that support the delivery of all Bowls Scotland's teams. Craig will work closely with High Performance coach, David Gourlay MBE and Para Bowls Co-ordinator, Bob Christie to further enhance the High Performance Programme. 

As a member of the Senior Management Team, Craig has shared responsibility of delivering Bowls Scotland’s Strategy.

David Gourlay High Performance Coach

Responsible for ensuring players are prepared to compete on the world stage.

Bob Christie Para Bowls Co-Ordinator

Responsible for ensuring visually impaired and physically disabled para players are prepared to compete on the world stage.

Claire Johnston Competitions & Events Manager

Responsible for planning, organising and delivering Bowls Scotland’s competitions and events, working closely with the Competition & Events Group.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, Claire has shared responsibility of delivering Bowls Scotland’s Strategy.

Eve Wallace Competitions and Events Officer

To assist the Competition and Events Manager in the planning and delivery of all Bowls Scotland's Competitions and Events. 

Tom Weir Competition & Events Co-Ordinator

Responsible for providing high quality and efficient administrative and general support to clubs, volunteers and the Competition & Events team.

Gillian Boyce Senior Admin Officer

Responsible for processing PVGs, developing and maintaining databases including the CRM system, and provision of statistical information.

Jett Abernethy Administrative Assistant

Main point of contact for any enquiries to the office via email and phone. Assists with general administration including PVG applications

Vacant Development Administrator

Main point of contact for any enquiries to the office via email and phone. Assists with general administration including PVG applications.

Liz Craig Finance Officer

Responsible for dealing with finance procedures, paying invoices and managing payments.

Ashleen Cousins Marketing Officer

Responsible for working across the organisation to promote the sport of lawn bowls to new and current audiences through online platforms and the Bowls Scotland website.   

Darren Weir Communications Officer

Responsible for communicating with players, supporters, staff and directors via online platforms. In charge of the general running of our Website and Social Media sites, making sure everyone is kept up-to-date with everything that goes on at Bowls Scotland.