Southend Hospital Radio is run entirely by volunteers. The committee is
elected at each year’s AGM and meets regularly to discuss station business
and help shape the station’s future.

The Current Committee

Role	Committee Member	About
Chairman & Programme Controller	Joe Smith	Joe has been part of the radio station since 1997 and is responsible for its on-air sound. Joe has extensive experience in broadcasting and works for a leading airline.
Vice-Chairman	Phil Dorking	Phil has been a member of hospital radio since 1982, although work commitments have limited his activity during the last ten years. He has mainly been involved on the technical side and has held several committee positions, including serving as Chairman for 13 years.
Treasurer	Pete Sipple	Pete joined the radio station at the age of 16, kick-starting a 30-year career in broadcasting. He is involved with several internet radio projects, has designed online and classroom-based radio training courses, and is a radio amateur.
Secretary	Elaine Mullan	Elaine joined the station in 2007 and has hosted a variety of shows. She works at a local firm of solicitors.
Membership Secretary	Gary Royston
Communications Officer	Chiana Pettit
Fundraising Officer	Chiana Pettit
Committee Member	Richard James	As well as helping on the committee, Richard is active in the community of his home town, Leigh-on-Sea.
Committee Member	Trevor Byford	Trevor presents the station’s Sound of the Pirates show. He has worked as a Redcoat, is a keen musician and is a certified pilot.
Committee Member	Ken Bennett	Ken joined in 2009 and is retired, having spent most of his working life in banking. He presents It’s Country on Sundays at high noon.
Committee Member	Sally Elsey

The station’s IT Manager and Webmaster is Pete Sipple.