Staff team
The Board is supported by a staff team, based at our offices in Chinnor.
Core staff team


Dr Matt Thomson
Role: Head of Strategy & PlanningTo raise a planning and development issue, please contact planning@chilternsaonb.org. There’s no need to copy anyone else in.




Gareth Clay
Role: Farming in Protected Landscapes Officer
Dr Wendy Morrison
Role: Heritage and Archaeology Manager






Chilterns Chalk Streams Project

Allen Beechey
Role: Chilterns Chalk Streams Project (CCSP) Manager

Steph Horn
Role: Smarter Water Catchment (SWC) Project Coordinator
Ceri Groves
Role: Education & Engagement Officer (CCSP)



Hannah Parry-Wilson
Role: Citizen Science Coordinator (SWC)Chalk, Cherries and Chairs Landscape Partnership Scheme

Nick Marriner
Role: Landowner Engagement Officer (CCC)

Lizzie Krupa
Role: Communications and Community Engagement Officer (CCC)Mend the Gap

Ruth Staples-Rolfe
Role: Mend the Gap Programme Manager
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