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President
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Mr. Henderson Turton is a Chartered Accountant by profession with over 13 years experience in the Audit Field and Financial Services Industry, having served with a ‘Big 4’ International Accounting Firm for 8 years and subsequently moving on to serving as the Accountant for an indigenous Financial Services Institution in Barbados. He holds a Bachelor of Sciences Honours Degree from the University of the West Indies [U.W.I.], with a double major in Economics and Accounting. He is a member and Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA - UK); and a member the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Barbados (ICAB).
Mr. Turton is also a former Junior National Basketball Player for Barbados. In his undergraduate years, he was the Founding Treasurer of the Young Economists Association (YEA) at the Cave Hill Campus of the U.W.I.. He served for two years on its Steering Committee and Executive, formulating and instituting developmental programmes for its membership. In 2005, he successfully negotiated external Corporate Sponsorship for the YEA. This was vital in supplementing the funding from the University’s Guild of Undergraduates and ensuring the Young Economists Association had the necessary financial resources required to carry out its mandate.
Mr. Turton is a Gold Level recipient of the International Award for Young People – also known as the Duke of Edinburgh Award. This was presented to him in 2011 in person by His Royal Highness Prince Edward – Earl of Wessex.
Mr. Turton’s involvement in Taekwondo in Barbados dates back to 2001 when he was a member of Williams’ Taekwondo Dojang. In 2009 he joined Challenger Taekwondo Academy and has contributed to Taekwondo as an Athlete; Coach; Tournament Official; Assistant Instructor; and later served this Association quite admirably as Treasurer from 2013 to 2017. As Treasurer for the MNA - Taekwondo Association of Barbados [TAB] he was the Principal Financial Officer and skilfully and professionally managed the financial resources to place the MNA on its current threshold to more visibly re-engage with our Taekwondo Community at the Regional and International levels. This was achieved via prudent and professional financial management, and careful fund-raising and expenditure. He has had formal training with the National Olympic Academy of the Barbados Olympic Association [BOA] in Sporting Administration and is also a Certified Coach [BOA]. In 2018 Mr. Turton earned and was awarded the Advanced Diploma in Managing Olympic Sporting Organizations from the International Olympic Committee through the Barbados NOA.
He has assembled a core of highly skilled, passionate and resourceful individuals from within the Taekwondo community in Barbados. This team will lead our organization and breathe new life into it – reopening the pathways for our clubs, athletes, officials, volunteers and the Sport as a whole to prosper. We look forward to your support as we professionally coordinate, promote and develop Taekwondo as its Governing Body here in Barbados.
Mr. Turton is also a former Junior National Basketball Player for Barbados. In his undergraduate years, he was the Founding Treasurer of the Young Economists Association (YEA) at the Cave Hill Campus of the U.W.I.. He served for two years on its Steering Committee and Executive, formulating and instituting developmental programmes for its membership. In 2005, he successfully negotiated external Corporate Sponsorship for the YEA. This was vital in supplementing the funding from the University’s Guild of Undergraduates and ensuring the Young Economists Association had the necessary financial resources required to carry out its mandate.
Mr. Turton is a Gold Level recipient of the International Award for Young People – also known as the Duke of Edinburgh Award. This was presented to him in 2011 in person by His Royal Highness Prince Edward – Earl of Wessex.
Mr. Turton’s involvement in Taekwondo in Barbados dates back to 2001 when he was a member of Williams’ Taekwondo Dojang. In 2009 he joined Challenger Taekwondo Academy and has contributed to Taekwondo as an Athlete; Coach; Tournament Official; Assistant Instructor; and later served this Association quite admirably as Treasurer from 2013 to 2017. As Treasurer for the MNA - Taekwondo Association of Barbados [TAB] he was the Principal Financial Officer and skilfully and professionally managed the financial resources to place the MNA on its current threshold to more visibly re-engage with our Taekwondo Community at the Regional and International levels. This was achieved via prudent and professional financial management, and careful fund-raising and expenditure. He has had formal training with the National Olympic Academy of the Barbados Olympic Association [BOA] in Sporting Administration and is also a Certified Coach [BOA]. In 2018 Mr. Turton earned and was awarded the Advanced Diploma in Managing Olympic Sporting Organizations from the International Olympic Committee through the Barbados NOA.
He has assembled a core of highly skilled, passionate and resourceful individuals from within the Taekwondo community in Barbados. This team will lead our organization and breathe new life into it – reopening the pathways for our clubs, athletes, officials, volunteers and the Sport as a whole to prosper. We look forward to your support as we professionally coordinate, promote and develop Taekwondo as its Governing Body here in Barbados.
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Vice President
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At present, he is the Director of the Coastal Zone Management Unit (CZMU), a department in the Ministry of Environment and Drainage, Government of Barbados. He possesses a Ph.D. in Integrated Coastal Zone Management from Cardiff University U.K. with specialization in low cost vulnerability assessment for Small Island Developing States. He has extensive experience in climate change adaptation initiatives.
Having worked in the field of integrated coastal zone management for over 28 years he is very familiar with the development of management strategies and strategic planning for his organization which will be forge a worthwhile contribution to the Barbados Taekwondo Association.
His training and professional experience has provided him with opportunities to evaluate various forms of development and assess the considerations necessary to ensure effective planning and continuity in his department. He has been integrally involved in the development of the integrated coastal zone management policy for Barbados and seeing to its systematic implementation. He has represented Barbados at international conventions in the areas of coastal management and climate change. He has had to participate in extensive negotiations with international consultants during the conventions and meetings. This experience has placed him in a firm position to assist the association with its plans to progress in the coming years. Working in the CZMU has allowed him to participate in all aspects of project management from conceptualization to implementation.
He has two sons – Anij and Fozlo - who participated in Taekwondo during their primary school life. Despite their withdrawal at this time, they still have an interest in the sport. He has always been interested in seeing the development of this martial art form both during their development in the sport, and after their departure. That interest has continued, as he fully appreciates the benefits derived from the sport as experienced through them – in their character building, as well as their mental and physical development.
As Vice President he is certain that he will be able to successfully fulfill the goals and objectives of our organization, and is committed to making a worthwhile contribution to the association in the process.
Having worked in the field of integrated coastal zone management for over 28 years he is very familiar with the development of management strategies and strategic planning for his organization which will be forge a worthwhile contribution to the Barbados Taekwondo Association.
His training and professional experience has provided him with opportunities to evaluate various forms of development and assess the considerations necessary to ensure effective planning and continuity in his department. He has been integrally involved in the development of the integrated coastal zone management policy for Barbados and seeing to its systematic implementation. He has represented Barbados at international conventions in the areas of coastal management and climate change. He has had to participate in extensive negotiations with international consultants during the conventions and meetings. This experience has placed him in a firm position to assist the association with its plans to progress in the coming years. Working in the CZMU has allowed him to participate in all aspects of project management from conceptualization to implementation.
He has two sons – Anij and Fozlo - who participated in Taekwondo during their primary school life. Despite their withdrawal at this time, they still have an interest in the sport. He has always been interested in seeing the development of this martial art form both during their development in the sport, and after their departure. That interest has continued, as he fully appreciates the benefits derived from the sport as experienced through them – in their character building, as well as their mental and physical development.
As Vice President he is certain that he will be able to successfully fulfill the goals and objectives of our organization, and is committed to making a worthwhile contribution to the association in the process.
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Secretary General
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Ms. Kellman is an Educator by profession. She possesses an Undergraduate Bachelor of Sciences (Honours) Degree in Management from the University of the West Indies (U.W.I.). She also holds a Diploma in Education from the Erdiston Teachers Training College (Barbados). She also possesses multiple Administrative and Coaching Certifications through the Barbados National Olympic Academy of the Barbados Olympic Association, including the Advanced Diploma in Managing Olympic Sporting Organizations – issued by the (IOC) International Olympic Committee.
Ms. Kellman’s Taekwondo journey started during her time at the University when she trained as a member under Mr. Steven Haynes at Cave Hill and she earned her way up to Green Belt. She is committed to playing her role to ensure success in the further development of Taekwondo in Barbados.
Ms. Kellman’s Taekwondo journey started during her time at the University when she trained as a member under Mr. Steven Haynes at Cave Hill and she earned her way up to Green Belt. She is committed to playing her role to ensure success in the further development of Taekwondo in Barbados.
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Treasurer
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Tessha Myers is a Chartered Accountant, completing the Certified Public Accountant’s designation of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Tessha was an Audit Manager within a Big 4 Firm prior to her current role in the Finance Team of Massy United Insurance Ltd. She is an avid reader and the mother of Nia and Jax.
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Director
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Tempu Nefertari is an Attorney-at-Law and Consultant in the areas of Pan-African Affairs, Cultural Conservation, Women’s Development and Children’s Self-Esteem Development. She is also a proud Taekwondo mum and has contributed to Taekwondo through her work with Sankar’s Taekwondo School under Master Cheryl Ann Sankar and Jung’s Taekwondo School under Grand Master Jin Young Jung in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the Humble School of Martial Arts under Chief Master Sabu in Brooklyn New York.
Having seen the benefits of Taekwondo in cultivating respect, discipline, temperance and positive self-esteem in children and young adults, Ms. Nefertari is committed to advocating for the involvement of children in Taekwondo and for greater awareness and support of the sport at the national level. She has a special interest in introducing girls to the sport and helping them to realize its holistic benefits.
Ms. Nefertari has been privileged to experience the benefit of the collective work of parents in Taekwondo schools. Schools have benefited at the level of event organization, fundraising, a wider base of support for all athletes including para-athletes, networking for corporate support – just to name a few of the areas – and is looking forward to unearthing similar and unique benefits through the Taekwondo Association of Barbados during her tenure as Director.
Having seen the benefits of Taekwondo in cultivating respect, discipline, temperance and positive self-esteem in children and young adults, Ms. Nefertari is committed to advocating for the involvement of children in Taekwondo and for greater awareness and support of the sport at the national level. She has a special interest in introducing girls to the sport and helping them to realize its holistic benefits.
Ms. Nefertari has been privileged to experience the benefit of the collective work of parents in Taekwondo schools. Schools have benefited at the level of event organization, fundraising, a wider base of support for all athletes including para-athletes, networking for corporate support – just to name a few of the areas – and is looking forward to unearthing similar and unique benefits through the Taekwondo Association of Barbados during her tenure as Director.
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Director
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Ms. Best is a trained Legal Secretary. She has been associated with Taekwondo as a parent for over five years. She is keen to see the Sport excel and is willing to work hard to ensure this is achieved. She is also a member of several other organizations including the Red Cross. She enjoys giving of her limited time but does not like to waste time. She intends to make the TAB successful!
