Kevin started his working career in the engineers department in Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council before moving to Cumbria County Council, where he was involved in traffic management issues in South Cumbria. He later became involved in training and development in Highways and Local Government.  He was involved in the Carlisle Northern Development Route and on retirement, in 2013, was the Area Manager, Highways and Transport for the Carlisle area.

Kevin has worked alongside several community organisations in the Carlisle area ranging from Age UK North Cumbria as a former trustee and now as Chair of Age Friendly Carlisle; Ramblers Wellbeing Walks, where he is a walk leader in Carlisle; the Alzheimer’s Society as a Dementia Friend Ambassador and former Chair of Carlisle Dementia Action Alliance. An active Rotarian for over 30 years, Kevin was District Governor for Cumbria & Lancashire in 2013/14.

Kevin enjoys walking and he also volunteers with the Cumbria Wildlife Trust.  Other hobbies include music, photography and model railways.