IAM Groups are made up of local volunteers who are all passionate about making life on the road safer and more enjoyable.
The Central Southern Group is run by a small committee which is made up of the following members:
Our Committee:
Committee Member's Biographies
Kevin Hopkins
Observer status: National Observer, Master Distinction, Fellow.
IAM Member Since: 1999
Occupation: IT Management Consultant – Ex Electrical Power Engineer
Current cars: Mercedes E300e, Honda S2000 (AP2)
Past car highlights: Mercedes AMG E63s (W212), BMW316i (E30), Ford Capri 3.0S, Honda VFR750f-s
Favourite drives: A87 Invergarry to Kyle of Lochalsh
Graeme Lewington
Observer status: Local Observer awaiting to take National Observer
IAM Member Since: 2015
Occupation: Retired
Current car: Skoda Enyaq EV, MGB Roadster
Past car highlights: Honda S2000
Favourite drives: Anywhere where the roads aren't too crowded. The mountains of Switzerland and Mallorca
Kevin Hopkins
Observer status: National Observer, Chief Observer, in the process of taking my Masters
IAM Member Since: 2010
Occupation: Specialist Facilities Officer (Asbestos, Legionella & Fire) for Guildford Borough Council
Current cars: Peugeot 208 (mine) & a Kia Carens (family car needed for Fostering)
Past car highlights: My first car - Ford Cortina
Favourite drives: None in particular
Stephen Monk
Observer status: Not an Observer but a Member since 1996 (Brighton Group), Fellow in 2011 and Masters in 2022.
IAM Member Since: 1996
Occupation: Retired Chartered Accountant
Current cars: BMW 118i, Porsche 911(2001 996), Mercedes 200 SLK
Past car highlights: Austin-Healey Sprite; Mini (not a BMini); Classic Saab 900 Turbo; Mazda MX5; Mazda 6 MPS.
Favourite drives: Roads without potholes. Wales Brecon Beacons / Snowdonia
Dave Smart
Observer status: National Observer
IAM Member Since: 2019
Occupation: Retired senior manager rail industry
Current cars: Ford Kuga 1.5 petrol manual
Past car highlights: Ford Kuga
Favourite drives: En route Southampton docks to go on a cruise
Andy Wilson
Observer status: National Observer
IAM Member Since: 1996
Occupation: Retired Mechanical Engineer
Current cars: Skoda Superb DSG
Past car highlights: Bond Minicar (197cc Villiers engine), Alfa Romeo GTV TS
Favourite drives: Anywhere with a keen new Associate
Jenny Peter
Observer status: Hopefully in the future
IAM Roadsmart Member Since: 2021
Occupation: Motortrade
Current cars: BMW 1 series (Little Red)
Past car highlights: Mitsubishi L200, Isuzu Rodeo, LWB high roof Transit 350
Favourite drives: I’m Queen of the lanes
Observer Team Leaders
Phil Coleman – West
Paul Davies – South
Kevin Hopkins – North
Vince Clarkson – East