Over that time he has been able to gain a wide range of accountancy experience from day-to-day running of business, acquisitions and disposals, financing and refinancing of business. Though not having any direct experience in renewable energy, Tom is an investor in Southill Community Energy and has a personal interest in solar energy. Tom became involved in the project and was nominated as a director in September of 2016. He has served since then as a director nominated by the board and is now seeking election by the full membership as SCE rules require. Tom has found that the skills gained in the commercial world have transferred across into the renewable energy sector and should continue to do so as the project develops.