Colin Downie
Chief Executive & Company Secretary
inc. Health & Safety Officer and Overall Marketing

Colin is the Chief Executive of Merkinch Enterprise, a community based business operating as an umbrella organisation that includes such diverse activities as the Merkinch Technology Centre, two IT Training centres, a full day and out of school care childcare centre (Fliperz) and the production of a community newsletter, the Merkinch News & Views. He is a member of the Market Research Society and the Institute for Supervision and Management.

Martin McLauchlan
Training & Development Officer
inc. IT Support, IT Marketing and Customer Support

Martin is our IT Training and Development Officer. Originally from North London, Martin is well qualified for the job. He taught at Newcastle University for 24 years and has a degree in Computing Science. He is a member of the British Computer Society and a Chartered Engineer.

Russell Harper
Web Development Officer
inc. IT Support, Graphic Design and Customer Support

Russell provides IT support within the Centre whilst being responsible for the web design and development of all sites created by the organisation. He has over 15 years of experience with computer technology, programming, database design, graphical design and knowledge of many applications.

Lorna McAllister
Receptionist and Core Administrator
inc. Customer Support

Lorna is our Receptionist and Core Administrator for Merkinch Enterprise and Merkinch Technology Centre. Her key responsibilities include working on company business and administrative services and dealing with public requests over the phone and in office. She gained an MA in History and American Studies at Dundee University before returning to Inverness and has experience working within the public and tourism sector.