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Matthew Thacker

Joined: 2020

Matt joined the Army at the age of 17 and was a member of the 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh (RWF) for 9 years and reached the rank of Corporal. He served in many countries on tours Afghanistan, Falklands, Cyprus, Kenya, and India. His role in the Army was a section Commander, leading his men into battle, and he further completed many gruelling courses whilst in the Army SCBC, Reece Commanders course and Cambrian Patrol. IMatt considers himself lucky enough to also be a Military Co-Ordinator at MPCT Wrexham before he left the Army in 2014.

Matt joined MPCT in 2015 as the Centre Manager in Newport for 4 years where Ihe felt privileged to support many young learners to achieve their ambitions of joining the forces and many others to gain further education or employment.

He was promoted to the Regional Operations Manager South of England Region in 2019 and looks forward to continuing with his long-term career at MPCT.

Matt is currently developing his CPD and enrolled in a Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance.

A very keen sportsman, Matt’s favourite sport is football and supports Manchester United. He also loves the great outdoors where he spends most of my time. Matt considers himself a keen family man to his wife, Vicky, and his two children, Honey and Teddy.

Martin Hunt

Joined 2014

Martin joined the Royal Anglian Regiment in 1992 at the age of 18. After completing infantry training, he was posted to Germany for 5 years. Martin toured various country's such as Canada (BATTAS) X 2 November 93 / August 95 and also completed a tour of Bosnia in 94.

A keen Sportsman, Martin boxed for his Company and Regiment throughout his service. Martin left his Regiment a L/CPL in 1997 and moved to Bristol.

Whilst being in Bristol, Martin has worked as a Head Door Supervisor for 7 years whilst lecturing for the City of Bristol College and the Park Centre. After leaving the college, Martin took on the role as Sports Centre Manager at the Park Centre. Martin has also worked for British Military Fitness for 6 years and is the current Park Manager.

Martin joined MPCT in February 2014 as the lead instructor and is loving every busy minute.

"A lot of the learners who come to MPCT are low on confidence but by the time they leave MPCT they are more confident, fitter stronger in both body and mind and we are lucky to go on this journey with each learner."

~Martin Hunt

Gosia Komorowska

Joined 2019

Gosia joined the Polish Army in 2000 and trained to be a Gunner in the Artillery where she was one of the first women to train for combat in Polish Forces. After leaving the military, she studied Business Management and Statistics at the West Pomeranian Business School.

Gosia moved to UK 13 years ago and has since completed her PGCE in Further and Higher Education at the University of South Wales.

For the past 9 years, Gosia has been working in various teaching roles in Secondary Schools in Cardiff.

Gosia's interests include mountain hiking, archery and badminton. When the times allows she likes to travel and explore new cultures. Gosia speaks 4 languages.

Joseph Ward

I have served in uniform continuously since I was 14, first as an Army Cadet and then with the Regular Army for 5 years as a military combat HR specialist, serving with 2PWRR and MOD ABBEY WOOD, before becoming a Reservist with the London Regiment.

In my career I have worked in Kenya, Cyprus, Germany and Italy and taken part in multiple brigade-sized exercises. After leaving the Regulars I worked as a qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer, where I trained many individuals on a 1-to-1 basis, as well as leading groups in outdoor PT sessions.

My proudest achievements are completing all three Spartan races and then competing in the OCR World Championship charity race in one year. In my spare time I study a degree part-time, enjoy gaming and train myself religiously through the gym, calisthenics, running, swimming and kickboxing.