Jane Spurling

Director, Chair

Jane came to Bermuda with her husband Richard [Rick] in 1976 when he took up a position at Appleby [then Appleby, Spurling & Kempe].  She raised three children and was active in charity work.  Jane and Rick met at The College of William & Mary in Virginia. and lived in Virginia while Rick was studying and received an BA & MBA.  Jane received a BA in Education. They moved to the UK where Rick attended Trinity College, Oxford and obtained a law degree. Rick was called to the UK Bar [Inner Temple] in 1976 Bermuda Bar in 1977.

Employment:

• Teacher of Primary School and Children with Learning Disabilities both in Virginia, USA and UK.
• Bermuda Chamber of Commerce–Administrator for Membership, Marketing, and St. George’s Division 1994-2002

Charities:

• Bermuda Junior Service League [1979-1992] - President 1990-92
• Council Member of the Bermuda National Trust in charge of fundraising
• Committee of Management of the LCCA 1997- [Lady Cubitt Compassionate Association] - Chair 2017-20
• Bermuda Health Alliance Member representing the BHB - Chair 2002-04
• Chair of the BHA Capital Campaign for new operating theatres +1996-1999
• Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Foundation [former Trust] 2003-present & Chair September 2023-present

Appointments:

• Education Planning Team 1987-95
• Board of Trustees of St. George’s Preparatory School 1988-96
• Bermuda Hospitals Board 1992-2002 - Chair of Development & Chair of KEMH Centenary 1994
• Family Court Panel 2005-2021 [Lay Magistrate]
• Jane has served on several Boards and Committees at her alma mater and currently on the Muscarelle Museum of Art Foundation Board at the College of William & Mary [2007-Present]

Honours:

• Justice of the Peace 2010 for service to the Family Court
• Queen’s Certificate and Badge of Honour in the New Year’s Honours 2015 for Service to the Community.