AUCTION firm owner and Morton fan Brian Clements has become a director of the Cappielow club.
The club announced the appointment today.
Mr Clements was born in Greenock and is a long time Ton supporter.
His said his early memories of the club go back to the 80s,when he returned to the town with his family.
Mr Clements is the managing director and owner of respected Glasgow-based fine art auctioneers, McTear’s. The company was established in 1842 and Brian took ownership of it 11 years ago.
He says his proudest moment came in 2012 when the business was named Britain’s Best Auction House, an award voted for by the British public in recognition of an outstanding level of customer service.
He is chair of the Ardgowan Hospice ball that last year raised a record profit, and he also sits on committees for the local Senit Foundation and Marie Curie Hospice Glasgow.
Over the years McTear’s has provided significant support to both Morton and its Community Trust, with Mr Clements presiding over auctions at various fundraisers.
He described himself as 'extremely proud' to join the board.
A statement from the club said he will be 'actively involved in a number of areas, including event organisation, matchday hospitality support and the establishment of the Greenock Morton Business Club.'
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