• Mark Powell Davies
• Chief Executive
• e-mail: mark.powelldavies@colnehousing.co.uk
• Tel No: 01206 244720

Joined the Society as Chief Executive in 1996 with over 20 years experience in the housing sector. Previously 'founding' Development Director of Peddars Way Housing Association, a major LSVT, and prior to that worked in senior housing management, technical and development roles with a number of RSLs and local authorities. Mark is a Law graduate from Durham University and Fellow of Chartered Institute of Housing.

• Lynne Shea
• Deputy Chief Executive & Finance Director
• e-mail: lynne.shea@colnehousing.co.uk
• Tel No: 01206 244718

Joined the Society in December 2002 as Finance Director with over 20 years experience in finance. Responsibilities include finance, human resources administration and ICT. Lynne has enjoyed a wide variety of roles in both manufacturing and service industries. Member of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants since 1988 and Fellow since 1993.

• Martin Buddery
• Operations Director
• e-mail: martin.buddery@colnehousing.co.uk
• Tel No: 01206 244721

Joined the Society in December 1998. Has worked within the social sector since 1987, in a variety of roles for a London Borough and most recently Colchester Borough Council.  Martin obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Housing Studies from Bristol University in 1992.

• Richard Jones
• New Business & Commercial Manager
• e-mail: richard.jones@colnehousing.co.uk
• Tel No: 01206 244747

Joined the Society in May 2007 from a large estate agency group, where he was a Senior Manager. Responsible for overseeing the Society's plans to implement and operate a commercial division, Colne Solutions, to offer the Society's expertise to other housing associations, developers, businesses and charities. Services include property management, residential lettings, private sector leasing and payroll and financial support services

• William Frame MiPD - Chairman

Society Chairman since September 2007. He has been a member of Colne's Board since 1996 and was Vice Chairman from 2004-2007. He previously worked in Human Resources in a senior role in the energy and water industries. Bill was previously Leader of Colchester Council and a non Executive Director of North Essex Mental Health Trust and has strong connections with affordable housing in the area. He is also currently a Board Member of Iceni Homes and an Associate Mental Health Manager.

• Justina Ridley - Vice Chairman

Became Vice Chairman on 19th September 2007. She has been a member of Colne's board since July 2004 and is a Solicitor for Birkett Long Solicitors in Colchester. Justina is Chair of Operations committee and sits on both Personnel and Audit committees.

• Michael Andrews

Joined the Society's board in January 2006. A Company Director, Member of the Association of Corporate Treasurers, Member of Service Monitoring Group, Mental Health Act Manager and Chair of Governors at Market Field School. Michael has a particular interest in the welfare of people with learning disabilities and mental health problems due to personal circumstances. Mike chairs Audit and sits on Finance & General Purposes committee.

• Andrew Crayston

Joined the board on 27th September 2006. Andrew is Senior Partner in Fenn Wright Estate Agents and Surveyors. Andrew sits on Operations committee.

• Carole Watson (Resident member)

Has been a member of Colne's board since 2004 and lives on the Greenstead estate in Colchester. Carole was previously employed as a Personal Assistant, and has also been a shop proprietor, but is now retired. Carole sits on Operations committee.

• John White

Joined the board in 2004 as a co-opted member from Tendring District Council and in 2007 was elected as a full board member. John sits on Audit and Operations committees.