Colin Barnes is 32 and sponsored by the Rotary Club of Harton & Jarrow based in South Shields. Originally from Sunderland he now resides in the village of Bournmoor, County Durham with his 5 year old son.
Colin is currently studying for his BA (Hons) in Management and works for South Tyneside Council as part of the Fleet management Team He is responsible for complying with all legislation, managing all vehicle maintenance and environmental management. Whilst in Tennessee he would like to experience motor vehicle management in both the public and private sector, a vehicle maintenance section within a car and/or bus company and visit the Nissan car plant. In his leisure time Colin enjoys playing squash, golf, skiing, ice skating, socialising with friends and family. He is looking to this exchange as a learning opportunity to enhance his professional skills and knowledge and to broaden his outlook on a social and cultural level