Graham Chapman

Background

About Graham Chapman

I have worked since I was 11 years of age, yes that sounds young but I can still remember my mother saying 'come on you can help me pick strawberries today, better than sitting at home' I was paid 20 cents for my efforts and little did I know the circle of life was unfolding and she was teaching me that if you work hard you get a return. That work ethic has stayed with me forever in all facets of my life. I am blessed to have been born into a stable world and family and I have been given the gift of communicating. I choose to use that in an inspirational and positive way. I never chase money with greed in mind as I was always taught that if you do the right thing, money comes! A sense of community is as important to me as running a business and being a father. My mother was a guide leader and my father would drop anything to help a stranger or neighbour and I have continued that commitment. We have all heard of the saying 'live to work or work to live' how true is that! I love what I do! Away from work I have been a volunteer fire fighter since I was 12 and currently a member of the Castlereagh RFS, I have also refereed football since I was 14 and today remain actively involved in both the running of my local referees group and on the field refereeing. I love to run and to date have completed several marathons. Life is short!