2:31pm Friday 17th October 2008
Lynda Price, 57, is the new Chairman of Homes in Sedgemoor. She is married with two adult sons who live and work abroad and her husband works in Bridgwater as a senior manager with a major UK software company.
She has management qualifications and worked in the clothing industry until the birth of her first child - she then set up her own business working from home producing golf and football flags.
For many years, Lynda has been involved with the public and voluntary sectors, previously as member of a probation board, health authority member and chair of a primary care trust in the NHS.
Now, she is chair of a housing association, a magistrate and a member of the Devon and Cornwall Police Authority. Her new role at Homes in Sedgemoor is to lead the board of directors to ensure they provide the best possible service to the residents of Homes in Sedgemoor.
She will also be working closely with Homes in Sedgemoor's new chief executive Gary Orr to support his improvement plans.
What is the best and worst thing about the place you live in? 1. The beautiful quiet countryside. 2. But, we can't walk to our local pub.
What is the best and worst thing about your job? 1. Being able to change things for the better and working with many different people; 2. The frustration of not having the resources to effect change more quickly.
What was your ambition as a child? To be a teacher - I got lured into the fashion industry instead.
What has been your greatest achievement? Representing my county at badminton and athletics - I have always had a love of sports which I have passed onto my sons.
What characteristic you dislike most in others and in yourself? I dislike those who see the worst in people; and my worst characteristic is my impatience.
What is your biggest fear? Drowning - trekking in Jordan earlier this year I had to abseil down a waterfall and thought I was going to drown in mid-air!
When and where were you happiest? Hiking the Inca Trail in Peru in 2001 with my husband.
What three items would you take to a desert island? Soap, The Lord of the Rings and a telephone.
Who are your dream dinner party guests (maximum five)? Nelson Mandela because of his impact on the world stage, Gordon Ramsey (his family lived in Bridgwater) - he has had a very interesting life, Barbara Castle for her politics and the impact she made, Mozart for his music and Annie Lennox - a great campaigning singer.
How would you like to be remembered? As someone who made a difference.
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