Commander Mike Goldthorpe
BEM RN
Director
Steven Heard
Finance & Support Manager
Natalie Bywaters
Membership & Communications Manager
Gerry Cassidy
Grants Administrator
Commander Mike Goldthorpe
Mike was born in Yorkshire and educated at Mexborough Grammar School before joining the Royal Navy as a Writer in 1978. During his career, he served on a number of ships and onshore at location including the British Embassy in Muscat, RNAS Yeovilton, British Forces HQ Gibraltar and the MoD in London. He retired with the rank of Commander in 2010.
Steven Heard
Steven returns to ARNO and the RNOC after some time spent as an Independent Schools Business Manager, which allowed him to be closer to his family. Steven’s experiences are based around his time spent as the Commanding Officer of his local Training Ship, TS St Albans. He brings a wealth of business acumen and operational experience and looks forward to supporting the team in his new role.
Natalie Bywaters
Natalie joins the ARNO team after leaving the Royal Navy as a WO1Wtr. After 27 years, she brings a wealth of experience, having served in a wide variety of roles and units, including; T23’s, Gibraltar, CVS, Service Complaints, Workforce Planning and most recently, Career Management. She is looking forward to working with and supporting the ARNO team.
Gerry Cassidy
Gerry Cassidy has over 20 years’ experience in the charity and maritime sector providing information and advocating on the issues that impact people’s daily lives. She has particular expertise in debt advice.
