The UKBFF Committee
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

The UKBFF currently has eleven executive committee members:

William Tierney
President

Born 5th October 1948 in Liverpool
Started training in 1963 at the age of 15 yrs
Competed for the first time at the age of 21 yrs
Competed in more than 100 local and national events
Won British Title 3 times, awarding him IFBB Pro status
Professional bodybuilder from 1986-1988
Executive Committee Member of the UKBFF since 1986
President of the UKBFF since 1996

William's Official Activities

Started judging nationally in 1986
IFBB International and Pro-judges card in 1989 after retiring from competitive bodybuilding
Judged numerous Mr. Olympia and Arnold Classic Events
One of the founding members of the European Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (EBFF), which started in Minsk, Belarus in May 2002
Re-elected by EBFF Congress as Chairman of the Technical Committee in 2006
IFBB General Secretary since 2008 and heads IFBB Technical Committee during all IFBB Amateur European and World Championships, overseeing Weigh-in and Judges panels
Latest task: Been asked by Jim Lorimerto oversee the registration and applications of all amateurs at the Arnold Classic 2010

Dennis Christopher
Vice President & East of England/Midlands Area Representative

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Wanda Tierney
Administration & Treasurer

Born 31stAugust 1951 in The Hague, Holland
First love was dancing from the age of 12
Was introduced to weight training in 1980 at the age of 29 yrs
First competition after only 6 months of training
Won Miss Elegance title in 1982•Moved to UK in 1984
Executive Committee Member of the UKBFF since 1986
Active Committee Member of the European Federation since it’s foundation as the Executive Assistant to the President
IFBB Chairperson of the Women’s Committee since October 2006
Statistician during all Amateur European and World Championships and overseeing the registration of all athletes

Julian Feinstein
Southern Area Representative

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Dianne Bennett
Women's Fitness Representative

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Sarah Bridges
Women's Bodybuilding Representative

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Leica Gelsei
Membership Secretary

I started active participation in karate at 4 years old, which lead to both teaching and competing at national and international level with the Welsh team from the age of 17 through to my early 20’s as a kumite exponent (fighter). During this time I found the need to make myself physically stronger for my karate career. Within 6 weeks of beginning weight training I found I was receiving more questions about my sporting background than at any time in my previous years of karate. I was hooked! I trained very hard and very heavy and enjoyed every second. In the next 12 years I got married, had 2 children and supported Mike through a successful competitive career. In 1999 I took the bull by the horns and competed as a heavy weight physique. From 1999 to 2001 I competed 7 times, each time getting leaner and heavier and loving it! Since competing I have come off the stage to behind the table where I can be seen judging at numerous shows throughout the UK. I have enjoyed participating in the judging of European and World competition and pride myself on being an open, honest and approachable judge. I have recently taken over the role of UKBFF membership secretary and have been involved in the running of the Welsh qualifier since 1997 which was run by Paul Grant at the time. When Paul sadly passed away myself, Mike, Neil Hill and his wife Ang took over the reins and for the last few years it has just been myself and Mike organising, running and promoting the show. The Welsh is now 1 of the most hotly contested shows in the UK. My motivation is now seeing others improve, succeed and achieve their goals which I do through coaching people of all levels from beginner’s right through to Olympic athletes.

Kerry Kayes
Bodybuilders Representative Northern Area

A former national bodybuilding champion, Kerry Kayes is the backbone of British bodybuilding.

He has been involved in the nutrition industry for many years & his dietary expertise has established him as 'the man in the know' to professional bodybuilders worldwide. His personal investment in the sport is limitless: sponsoring national championships & local shows alike. However, his investment is not only financial, demonstrated by the many hours he spends preparing & advising bodybuilders he makes no distinction - this is his life, this is his love.

Kerry Kayes would give nothing but the best.

Mike Gelsei
Bodybuilders Representative Southern Area

Born 25th October 1967. Started weight training at 16 to improve my power for competitive karate when I fought for Wales. Karate is also where I met my wife Leica – love at first fight!! Soon the weight training turned to bodybuilding and I began competing in 1991. From that time until 2000 I achieved 3 Welsh titles, a 3rd place at British level and some qualifying wins. I put the competition on hold for a few years whilst I returned to full-time education to gain a 1st Class Honours Degree in Applied Sports Science. I still trained during this time, gained my 3rd degree karate black belt and also coached others to achieve their goals – competitive or otherwise. At the British Grand Prix I had the honour of receiving an IFBB Masters in Bodybuilding and Fitness Diploma. Whilst coaching a competitor to a win at the British Finals I decided to give competition another try. I won the masters at the Stars of Tomorrow after 8 weeks of prep, this then lead to a 4th Place at the IFBB Europeans and a World’s qualification at the end of 2008. Apart from my commitment to the smooth running of UKBFF qualifying contests plus running backstage at the British Finals I also MC at some of the qualifiers and along with my wife run posing and presentation courses for competitors. I have recently started my own gym and personal training business and along with promoting the Welsh qualifier, overseeing the check-in at most other shows and getting the Instructors courses underway 2011 is going to be another busy year. With, hopefully, another crack at an IFBB International title at the end of it!!

Paul Ashcroft
Public Relations

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Sean O’Reilly
Education Manager

Born 26th October 1958 in London Started training in 1974 at age of 16 Sean O'Reilly can boast over 30 years in the fitness industry First competed in 1985 Started writing for Muscle & Fitness in 2009 Executive Committee Member since April 2011 Education Manager since April 2011 Started Judging in 2010 Since 1993 Sean has owned Panthers Gym with his wife Helen (the original Gladiator Panther) in Cowley, Middlesex. Their clients cover the whole spectrum, from those who wants to gain or lose weight or achieve a particular level of fitness from business executives to pro athletes, from pro bodybuilders to TV and Film celebrities.