Name: Reg Pullen
Board Role: Treasurer
Local Referees' Association: Alton, Hampshire
Board Role: Treasurer
Local Referees' Association: Alton, Hampshire
Occupation: Retired Accountant
Number of years involved in refereeing/The RA: 61 years
Number of years involved in refereeing/The RA: 61 years
Refereeing highlights: Being an Assistant Referee at Wembley Stadium prior to its refurbishment for a charity match – Wembley Personalities vs Rod Stewart XI.
Any other involvement in football/refereeing: Secretary & Treasurer, Hampshire CRA, Chair of Alton RA.
What motivated you to join the Board: I was asked to consider helping upskill the content of the Board by providing professional quality and experience.
What you're responsible for on the Board: All Financial and Corporate Operations.
Current priorities or projects: Ensure that the RA remains solvent and all members funds are invested appropriately so we can move forward with training and become self-sustainable.
A message to the members: We need more RA members to consider coming forward to join the national RA Board and refresh some key positions.
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