As a member-owned Club, Banbury United has a board and management team consisting of elected members. Besides our commercial manager and community coaches, everyone is a volunteer, a fan of the Club giving what time they have available around other professional commitments.

To meet the team, visit our Contacts page.

Here is an organisational chart, showing how the Club is run.

Meet our Board Members

Chairman, Ronnie Johnson

Ronnie is devoted to Banbury United having been a player, director, chairman and ambassador over the years.

“My feeling for my hometown club has never diminished. I have a sincere passion for the grassroots game. I love being actively involved in projects and raising awareness for Banbury United within the community and the football and business world.”

As chairman, Ronnie oversaw major reforms at Banbury United in August 2015 as the Club transitioned to become supporter-owned. His tenure also saw United regain their Southern League Premier status at the first attempt. He stepped down in September 2017, to concentrate on his successful business Star UK Travel, and returned as chairman in 2022. Ronnie has announced that he will step aside at the end of the 23/24 season.

Natalie Brown

Natalie has 10+ years’ experience in property, media and marketing and has built a portfolio of properties with an aim of providing homes for vulnerable women. She has helped organisations reach their target audience and share their message in diverse sectors such as sport, film, fashion and beauty.

Natalie worked for Arsenal FC for eight years and is a huge football fan. She loves to give back and has worked alongside charities such as The Prince’s Trust, Breast Cancer Awareness, Time For Change and MIND mental health charity.

Lisa Dixon

Lisa is primarily responsible for Banbury United's community programme and has been on the board for almost two years. She has extensive business experience, having run her own business for over 15 years. During that time, she was awarded Banbury Inspirational Woman in Business and was responsible for the strategic direction of the company.

Ryan Duggleby

Ryan has previously been involved with a Premier League team, working alongside club executives on topics ranging from matchday experience and community outreach, through to marketing and commercial management. He has experience at the non-league and grassroots level. He has several years' professional experience in risk management, governance, and commercial operations, working across sectors including insurance, retail, technology, and manufacturing.

"I have recently moved to Banbury, my wife’s hometown, and truly believe that this club does, and should, lie at the very heart of the community. I’ve seen first-hand the selfless and tireless work that the many volunteers and staff undertake on a day-to-day basis, and I am privileged to work alongside them. It is no secret that clubs like ours face adversity and challenges at every turn, and I have every intention of using my experience to help Banbury United to continue as a sustainable, valuable, and successful community team.”

Claire Dumbreck

Claire joined the board one year ago. She owns a specialist PR consultancy and looks after communications and marketing at Banbury United, alongside overseeing business processes at the Club.

"I have lived in Banbury for 20 years and my two children were “Born in the Horton General.” My son plays for a Banbury United junior football team. I am evangelical about sport as a force for good. This Club is one of our town’s greatest assets and I challenge anyone to talk Banbury down after experiencing the atmosphere at the The Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium! I'm here to give back to the town that has looked after me and my family."

[i]Terry Thomson

Terry is Head of Football at Banbury United. His professional background is in the construction industry where he has worked on the largest projects in Europe covering the rail, nuclear and highways sectors. He is Scottish and was a former non-league player in the Scottish Junior Leagues before transitioning to coaching where he gained the UEFA B Licence, Talent 1D level 2 and International Society of Performance Analysis Level 1 qualifications.

Terry states his aim is to ensure that anyone who attends a match has a safe and enjoyable experience.