BOARD MEMBERS

COLIN MANSLEY was born 1956 within the City walls. Grew up in Upton from where used to walk to Sealand Rd from the late '60s onwards. Currently a City Exile. Church of England clergyman on western outskirts of Birmingham. Founder member of ISA. Editor of the increasingly occasional fanzine Hello Albert.

PAULINE MEAKINS is also chair of the Chester City Exiles. She is keen to ensure that communication links between the Trust and the Exiles are maintained for the benefit of the Chester City Diaspora worldwide.

Whilst Pauline accepts that she may not live in Chester she feels that her employment experience in the field of PR will be of benefit to the board and its activities.

It is obvious that a 'small' club like Chester is always going to find it tough to make ends meet financially but a strong and active Supporters Trust that works with all the supporters of Chester City can work together to ensure that the club is kept on a sound financial footing. Also the most successful Trusts work closely with the Board of Directors of the Club and I think it is important to keep that good relationship going with the Chairman. However, the Trust has to keep an open mind and owners do not last for ever and now is a vital time to build up a very strong Chester City Supporters Trust so that we have a good basis to ensure the club survives any more crises. Similarly I think the Trust could play an important role in the Community both with the Council and also in supporting football in the community both and I would like the Trust to make those links and support stronger

TOM JONES Tom holds the position of General Manager of a local decorating, joinery and building maintenance services business. As a director of the company, he has made many contacts in the local business community and was invited to join the Trust Board as a co-opted member in September 2006 and was elected formally at the 2007 AGM. He is a strong believer in doing things professionally and tries to be diplomatic at all times when dealing with other people.

Since May 2009, Tom has taken on the role of Trust Chair and he is determined to bring about the formation of a single supporters' group for CCFC fans. To further this end he also sits on the Board of the Independent Supporters Association.
He may be contacted by email on here.

Tom is employed in a managerial capacity at a local painting and decorating business. He has contacts in the local business community and was invited to join the board as a co-opted member in September 2006 and was elected formally at the 2007 AGM.

KEVIN JONES - Having previously served on the board from April 2004 to November 2008, Kevin has now returned after being co-opted in May 2009.

His desire is to see a professionally run football club that is there for the community to cherish in the years to come, he has an appreciation of the difficulties that lower league clubs experience but believes that it is possible to acheive success if there is a sound and costed plan in place.

Kevin has previously acted as Trust Secretary and Press Officer but does not hold any additional responsibility at this time.

Former Chair, CAMPBELL SMITH is our Treasurer, after a brief spell off the board, he was co-opted back and was formerly elected back in April 2008.

CHRIS COURTNEY WILLIAMS is well known around the City of Chester having been involved in business for many years, he is a long time supporter of Chester City and cares passionately about the future.