Workington Town have moved to expand the capability of their board by adding a new face as a director.
Tom McKeating, who works in the nuclear industry with a background in commercial and strategy development, has joined the club’s board.
He said: “I’m delighted to have been appointed to the board at Town.
“I’ve been involved with the club for a number of years in different ways, most recently in leading the refresh of the club’s long-term strategy.
“One of my specific roles will be to make sure that we’re delivering against that, and really capturing the many opportunities we’ve got to develop the club.
“It’s a great time to be involved with Workington Town.
“We’re focusing on getting the right people involved both on and off the pitch.
“We’ve recruited a talented head coach and we’re all pulling in the same direction.
“The club is such an important part of the West Cumbrian community.
“I want to be a part of the positive impact that rugby league brings to the area.”
Chairman Les Smallwood added: “It’s great to get someone like Tom on board.
“He’s got the experience to play a key role for us and complements the board perfectly.
“We have enthusiastic and energetic people running the club with its best interests at heart and Tom’s already having a big impact.”
Town are set to aim for promotion from League 1 to the Championship again next season, with head coach Chris Thorman already starting to assemble his squad after signing a new three-year deal to stay at the club.
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