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Laurence Corbett

Joined 2018

Ronnie is the MPCT Regional Operations Manager for the North Region. Ronnie has been serving with MPCT since April 2018 and currently lives in Catterick Garrison North Yorkshire. Ronnie is currently responsible for Leading and Managing the Quality of Education across all four North East Colleges located at Newcastle, Bishop Auckland, South Shields and Teesside.

Ronnie leads and manages his region by ensuring that staff across his region are provided with outstanding training and education opportunities, whilst supporting them to grow and develop to become Outstanding Instructors. This ensures that all learners across the region receive the best possible educational experience whilst attending MPCT, leading to outstanding young people who contribute positively to society and become better citizens of the United Kingdom.

Ronnie has 24 years of Military experience having served as an Infantry soldier from the rank of Guardsman to Warrant Officer Class 1. He has an exemplary military record having been awarded the meritorious service medal (MSM) in 2011.

Ronnie has worked as a military instructor at a number of training establishments since 1994 including, ITC Catterick, ATR Glencorse, ATR Bassingbourn and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst as a Colour Sergeant Instructor. Ronnie finished the final 6 years of his Military career at the Infantry Training Centre as the Company Sergeant Major Guards Training Company from 2006-2008, Master Coach of the 2nd Infantry Training Battalion from 2008-2009 and Regimental Sergeant Major of the All Arms Drill Wing from 2009-2011.

During his service Ronnie completed 4 operational tours of Northern Ireland including a 2 year tour as the Platoon Sergeant of the Close Observation Platoon. He also served in Operation Granby in 1991 and Operation Telic as Company Sergeant Major from 2004-2005.

Ronnie is extremely passionate about physical fitness and has competed in recent years for Great Britain in his age group Duathlon. In 2017 he won the Bronze Medal at the National Championships at Oulton Park in the Sprint Duathlon. In 2015 he represented Great Britain at the World Championships in Spain.

Most recently Ronnie competed in Ironman Wales in September 2019. His next physical challenge is to represent MPCT in the toughest foot race on earth Marathon Des Sables.

Ronnie has 18-year-old daughter Afton and 21-year-old son Euan and a 3-year-old granddaughter Annie. Ronnie has been in a relationship with his partner Lucy for over 5 years now who also shares his passion for endurance sport.

Ste Smith

My Name is Ste Smith, and I am the centre manager for MPCT Stoke. I joined MPCT in January 2022. I was drawn to MPCT because of its commitment to transforming the lives of young people and creating better citizens across the United Kingdom. I also enjoy the fact of working with likeminded ex-Military personnel. I have 13 years of Military experience having served as an Infantry soldier from the rank of Private to Leaving as an Acting Sergeant, as well as a Forward observer in the Royal Artillery.

I have worked as a military instructor at the Army Foundation College Harrogate for 2 years and completed various Instructor recognised qualifications such as Skill at Arms, First Aid, Drill, Chemical Warfare and a Physical Training Instructor. 

During my service I completed 6 Operational Tours. 2 of Northern Ireland, 2 In Iraq and 2 In Afghanistan, where I worked as a javelin and heavy machine gun operator.

My greatest achievement at MPCT has been seeing the Difference in the Learners lives, seeing the confidence, Drive and determination they bring has been exemplary and watching their Military careers progress.

I am extremely passionate about physical fitness and love lifting weights in the Gym. 

James Meredith