Trustees
and Patrons
ATC Trustees
The Alpine Training Centre SCIO is overseen by volunteers with a wealth of experience, who sit as Trustees on the Board. Our professional governance is highly proficient and respectable.
Lara Burgart
Owned and managed a forestry company in Canada for 18 years, planting over 25 million trees to help the planet, before moving to Scotland where she has organised and managed ATC ski camps for the past 11 years. Having three children herself who attended ATC ski camps, she is a firm believer that these camps should be accessible to everyone.
Bryan Bath
Founder and managing director of Bryton Travel, established in 1991, and co-owner of Galaway Bath property company in Edinburgh. Bryan knows the travel business inside out, and specifically everywhere great to ski (and bike) in the world. A former ski racer himself, he is passionate about skiing and cycling. He continues to ski as much as he can with his own children and extended family.
Chris Tiso
CEO of Tiso Group, the leading national retailer of outdoor clothing and equipment which was founded over 50 years ago. Chris took over the running of the eponymous business in 1992 and has led its growth to its current position. The company has 14 stores across four facias covering Scotland and the north of England with a group turnover of around £30m and approximately 400 employees.
Chris is an ambassador for Dyslexia Scotland, Countryside Learning Scotland and is a past President of Scouts Scotland. He is also the recipient of several Scottish Business Awards and is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society.
An experienced yachtsman, skier and mountaineer, he has participated in and led climbing and sailing expeditions all over the world including to the Antarctic, Arctic and Himalayas.
Chris lives on a farm in Kinross-shire with his wife, their children and assortment of animals.
Sean Langmuir
Sean is an Olympian, competing for Team GB in the Albertville Olympic Games in 1992. He has been at the forefront of the ski racing world in the UK and abroad founding a ski academy in New Zealand, and coaching the Canadian and British National Ski Teams. He has held director positions at BASI, Snowsport Scotland and worked at GB Snowsport as Performance Manager. As founder of ATC, it has been Sean’s passion to introduce kids to ski racing and to provide a pathway for young athletes to progress in the sport.
Kenneth Munro
Kenneth Munro is an experienced accountant with over 30 years in practice, for the past ten years Kenneth has run his own practice. He served as Finance Director for Snowsport Scotland for over 6 years and was one of the founding trustees of the Allander Youth Activities Charitable Trust.
His 3 children have all been heavily involved in ski racing over the last 10 years, they all started with ATC and have grown up enjoying the benefits of being part of this ski family. He is a keen supporter of ski racing, seeing the life skills and wider personal benefits it brings to young people.
His hobbies and interest include hillwalking, skiing and bikes in general whether they have pedals or an engine.
ATC Patrons
ATC Patrons are passionate people who understand the amazing benefits that a life in skiing can bring and more importantly have witnessed young ski racers develop into confident, resilient and incredible adults. This has motivated them to support the ATC charity.
Allison and Guy Jeynes Ellis
Allison is a doctor and CEO of a company focussing on developing new medicines. Most proud achievement - being mother to Alistair, AJ, for 16 years. “The benefits of the ATC camps that I witnessed were broader than the skiing acumen, discipline and focus but also encompassed caring for others, supporting and leading a team and the benefits of being in a team - all key skills for that important life journey.”
Guy is MD of a successful digital/print media agency. He has actively supported a variety of charities, from fundraising for London Air Ambulance (HEMS) to taking part in a tough off road motor bike challenge across the Transkei in South Africa for School Aid 4 Africa. “Little did I think I would now be fundraising on behalf of my son AJ/Alistair. Like his Dad, AJ’s need for speed, either on two skis or two wheels, was where he was happiest. His passion for sport and support for his friends makes me really proud that we are continuing his legacy through ATC.”
Angela Brown / Podiatry Plus
ATC are delighted to be supported by Podiatry Plus. As every ski coach will tell you the most important piece of equipment is the boots on your feet, and we are excited to be partnering with Scotland’s leading foot doctors to keep our ski racers keep feet healthy and fast. Angela Brown and her team of expert podiatrists in Edinburgh strive to enhance performance and alleviate all types of foot pain with the help of innovative technology.
Get involved
Are you able to help us support more kids? ATC is looking for volunteers, Patrons and donations. If you are a passionate skier and recognise and value the unique and life-changing skills and benefits kids get out of a life in skiing please get in touch.