Our Team
Our Committee Members
Our President, Frank Gilsenan
Frank is passionate about road safety and with almost 10 years of observing experience, he enjoys helping others to become better drivers.
Chairman, Don Jones
Don passed his Advanced test in 2021 at age of 74, having driven approaching 2,000,000 miles in cars, vans and motorcycles, UK and abroad. Don continues his role as an engineer ( ‘Mr Fixit’ ) as Chairman, for all those Group issues that would otherwise fall down the cracks.
Vice Chair, Rob Garraway
Treasurer, David Last
David has been a committee member for the past seven years in various roles and is currently Treasurer for the group.
Secretary, Dave Gillon
Membership Secretary, Darsh Dhonsi
For all membership queries please contact Darsh via link below.
Chief Observer, Chris Laing
Responsible with developing and implement our Training Program for Observers according to the IMI protocols.
Deputy Chief Observer, Peter Maxwell.
Webmaster, Paul Wallace
Responsible for maintaining and updating our website. Paul has run his own graphic design and website design business for many years, so is well-versed in keeping everything running smoothly.
Our Observers
National Observer, Andrew Ball
Availability – Weekdays and Weekends
With more than 7 years of observing experience, Andrew enjoys helping others to become better drivers.
National Observer, Gilly Miller
Availability – Weekdays and Weekends
Passed the advanced driving test in 1971 when working in my parents garage business in Sunbury and was a keen follower of rallying and rallycross and all types of motor sport and have been on the committee for a number of years, and a senior observer for the group.
National Observer, Frank Gilsenan
Availability – Weekdays and Weekends
With almost 10 years of observing experience, Frank enjoys helping others to become better drivers.
National Observer, Lindsay Benjamin
Lindsay who joined the IAM in April 1991, has over 13 years of observing experience and has carried out more than 500 observed drives.
National Observer, Peter Maxwell
Availability – Weekdays and Weekends
National Observer, Chris Laing
Availability – mainly weekends, but can possibly do weekday evenings during the summer months
Chris passed his IAM RoadSmart advanced driving test in June 2023. Chris is located in the southern part of the area – SO24 and GU34 postcodes.
National Observer, Paul Wallace
Availability – Weekends
Paul passed his IAM RoadSmart advanced driving test in March 2022 and is also a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI).
National Observer, Dave Gillon
Availability – Weekdays and Weekends
Dave passed his IAM RoadSmart advanced driving test in 1990 and qualified as a National Observer in 2025.
National Observer, Don Jones
National Observer, Nigel Cooper
Availability – Associate Crosschecks and Observer Training only
With almost 20 years of observing experience, Nigel performs taster runs for the group.
Local Observer, Colin Head
Get in touch with Basingstoke Advanced Motorists today.
If you have any queries or wish to join IAM, please contact us using the enquiry form below,
or email: membership@iambasingstoke.org.uk