Chairman 

Roger Burden 

Joined the Gloucestershire FA Council in 1983 as a representative of the Cheltenham Sunday League of which he was a Committee member for over 30 years. Roger became a Director of the County FA in 1999 and was elected County Chairman in 2002. He is also an FA Vice President and currently Chairman of the FA Judicial Panel

Deputy Chairman

Roy Schafer

Joined the Gloucestershire FA Council in 1985 and became Deputy Chairman in 2002. Mr Schafer is currently Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee and is the Association’s representative on the FA Council.

Chief Executive

David Neale 

Joined the Association as CEO in 2006 and provides leadership and direction to the Association’s 11 strong team of staff.

Finance Director

Graham Papworth

Graham joined the board in 2019 and provides financial oversight of the Association’s accounts and investments.

Director

Sue Henson-Green

Sue was elected to the Board in 2013 and is the Safeguarding Champion. She is the chair of the County Match Committee alongside being the president of the Glos County Women's League that has been recognised for its success.

Director

Nigel Newport-Black

Nigel was elected to the Board in 2016 and advises the Board on business and youth football matters.

Independent Non-Executive Director

Mohammed Patel

Mohammed joined the board in 2020 to assist in the business affairs of the Association, determining the vision and strategy, the plans, policies and financial investment required to achieve the Association's aims. 

Matt Boucher

Football Development Manager

 Matt is responsible for leading the Football Development Team to develop and support the delivery of the FA National Game Strategy in the County. Matt also leads on Facility development across Gloucestershire working closely with the Football Foundation, Local Authorities, clubs and other organisations to improve football facilities.

Chris Lucker 

Football Services Manager

Chris has been in post since January 2008. his responsibilities include the governance of Clubs and Leagues, facilitating the FA disciplinary process, managing the County Cups and supporting the use of FA Whole Game by staff and football volunteers.

Judith Langworthy 

Finance Officer

Judith joined the Gloucestershire FA in August 2015 having spent over 30 years in both Financial & Management Accounting. She manages all aspects within the financial side of the business.

Scott Milne

Football Development Officer

Scott's main responsibilities include leading on the delivery of the participation strategy, which includes working with Clubs and Leagues to ensure we are on track to grow participation within the county.

Jason Lee

Football Development Officer

Richard Todd

Football Education Officer

Richard is responsible for providing a sustainable Coach Education Programme across the County to account for the needs of our coaches and volunteers, this includes organising courses such as Level 1,2, UEFA B and many more.

Roger Vaughan 

Referee Development and Equality Officer 

Roger is responsible for the recruitment, retention and development of referees within the County by arranging courses and other training events to ensure our referees are the best they can be. He also supports the Inclusion Advisory Group ensuring that football in the County is representative of the communities in which it is played.

Hugh Feltham

Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO)

Hugh is the GFA Designated Safeguarding Officer- Contact for all youth League and Club Welfare Officers.

Sam Myatt 

Football Services Officer

Sam's main responsibility is managing the facilities we have at Oaklands Park, as well as the meeting rooms, training rooms and 3G pitch. He also Supports the discipline team as well as the Referee Development Officer.