SUS Staff

Stew Fowlie joined SUS in Autumn 2005 as Acting Sports Manager and was thereafter employed on a full-time basis in March 2006. Formerly Sports Union President at the University of Edinburgh, Stew worked as a Sports Programme Manager with the British Universities Sports Association, before being tempted back north of the border. As a former Captain of Edinburgh University Association Football Club, Stew is no stranger to the nuts and bolts - warts and all - of inter-University sport, and, in many ways, is ideally suited to head up SUS's sporting offer. Stew still plays football on a regular basis, starring on the left side of defence for the giant-toppling Spartans FC, and recently represented the Scotland Semi-Pro side in the Home Nations Championship.

Jacqui Stone made the short hop to SUS from the Midlothian Snowsports Centre when she joined SUS from her post as Administration Manager at Snowsport GB in May 2006 as Executive Officer. Jacqui's own sporting history is set against an alpine backdrop, with the slopes her preferred sporting arena. She attended Durham University, and was the President of the University Ski Club there, so is well versed in the needs of the more expeditionary and less conventionally competitive Clubs in Scottish Universities. Having worked at Britain’s National Governing Body for snowsport she also has a useful background knowledge of the internal workings of an NGB. Accordingly, Jacqui's responsibilities lie with the strategic and policy areas of the organisation, as well as supporting the Physical Activity and Professional Development committees and running the rule over the finances of SUS.

Ross Simpson joined SUS in July 2009 as Administrative Assistant. Ross was previously sports union president at Heriot Watt University, also working as part of SUS’s Competitions Committee. While at Heriot Watt, Ross served 4 years on the hockey club committee. Ross has represented SUS for hockey at the British University Games in Edinburgh. Having had these experiences and being very passionate about sport; Ross is very well suited to fit in at SUS and continue to help take SUS to new levels. Ross currently plays for Inverleith Hockey Club, one of the dominant teams in Scottish hockey. Ross will be working part-time for SUS from September 2010 whilst he completes a Masters in Management at Edinburgh University.

Jenni Lloyd officially joined SUS in November 2009 as the College Sport Development Officer. Jenni comes to SUS following a previous role as Youth Development Manager with the Scottish Volleyball Association. Jenni attended Acadia University in Canada where she served 4 years on the Women’s Varsity Soccer Team. Jenni then made a move to Scotland to gain experience travelling and to complete an MSc in Sports Medicine at the University of Strathclyde. While attending Strathclyde Jenni rekindled her love of volleyball and was a member of the Strathclyde University’s Volleyball Team, and represented Scottish Universities for Volleyball in 2005. Jenni then went to on play volleyball for Lenzie VC and Su Ragazzi VC (the 2008/2009 Division 1 Champions!) Injuries currently have Jenni sidelined for the time being but she hopes that after proper rest/rehab she will be back in fighting form. Jenni brings with her a wealth of relevant professional experience and a real passion for sport and sport development.

Fiona Mathie joined SUS in July 2010 as the SUS Administration Assistant having recently graduated from Strathclyde University. Fiona has been the SDC for shinty for SUS for the past two years. While at Strathclyde Fiona was part of the University Shinty team and has represented the SUS Shinty Team at the British Universities Shinty Camogie match for all 4 years at University, with successful results each year and was awarded a Full Blue in 2008 for her performances in University Shinty. Fiona currently plays for Tir Conaill Harps Shinty Club, a  first division team who have been in the Scottish Valerie Fraser Cup Final for 3 years running and has represented her country with both the South of Scotland Shinty Team and the International Team against Ireland for the past two years. Fiona's experience and motivation both on and off the field will help her fit in well at SUS.

Shona Roche (Gone but not forgotten) began working at SUS as Administrative Assistant in November 2008. Despite an educational background in all things Policy related, Shona has always had a love of taking part in and organising sports. She spent her earlier years engrossed in football and Gaelic games. More recently however Shona has turned most of her attention to Rugby; she played with her local Edinburgh team and was also a member of the Scotland Academy talent development Squad. University studies in both Ireland and Scotland combined with her love of sport ensured Shona felt at home while immersed in the University sporting environment. Shona has now left SUS and is en route to start a new life in New Zealand.