Members

Will Starr has been part of Hastings Round Table for almost 10 years. He has a career background in retail management, telecommunications and I.T services. Will enjoys many different sports including football, formula 1 and American Football whilst actively playing for an indoor 6 aside football team. He loves to explore new countries, spend time with friends and family and socialise with the those from the Round Table. He looks forward to becoming a first time dad in March and is excited for what the future holds for his family. Will finds great happiness contributing his time fundraising through the running of Hastings Beer and Music Festival and in turn donating lots of profits to charities and local causes around East Sussex.

Dean Hodges has been part of Hastings Round Table for 1 year. With a career spanning 14 years in design, development, and event marketing, he has successfully run multiple businesses while making a significant impact in the charity sector. His passion for fundraising led him to help raise £5 million for the British Heart Foundation through mass participation events. Dean has also received a global award in design, recognising his expertise in the field.

A football enthusiast, Dean enjoys spending time with his family, embarking on adventures with his two children, aged 15 and 11. He is dedicated to reducing the barriers that prevent local charities from achieving their goals, especially when working with minimal budgets.

As the co-founder of a men’s mental health movement and a key figure in the Hastings Beer and Music Festival, Dean finds great purpose in using his skills to support others. The mental health charity he helped establish two years ago remains a cause close to his heart. Looking ahead, he is excited about upcoming events and the positive impact they will bring to the community.

Rob is originally from Nottingham and moved to Hastings in 2009 and has been a member of table for 2 years. He lives with his partner Shelley and their baby son. After working in people management roles, Rob now works in politics and is the leader of the opposition on Hastings Borough Council. He enjoys travel, music and going to gigs.

Wayne Marder has been a member of the Hastings Round Table for almost a year.
With a robust career spanning over two decades in the insurance industry, Wayne has amassed a wealth of experience and knowledge.Waynes current role is as a Business Intelligence Manager, successful harnessing his industry expertise to drive strategic decision-making and foster business growth. His role involves transforming data into actionable insights, a task he undertakes with keen acumen and a detail-oriented approach.Wayne has a passion for outdoor activities that include being an avid (but not a particularly good) golfer, he enjoys the peace and quiet of fishing, the strategic challenge of gaming and on occasion hiking.
Wayne takes pride in his involvement with the Round Table, an organisation renowned for its commendable work in the local community.

Mark Baker has been member of the Hastings Round Table for nearly a year. With over 23 years of experience in edtech and commercial I.T. services, Mark excels in making technology accessible, focusing on large scale system provisioning, user experience and
security. He is an avid water sports enthusiast, enjoying kayaking, wind surfing, and stand-up paddleboarding. Key experiences include learning to fly, sailing around the Mediterranean and co-authoring a published book.  Mark loves walking and often drags
his daughter along for adventures. He finds great joy in contributing to the community through the Round Table.