Our Board Members
All our Board Members are voluntary, they attend quarterly Board meetings and attend subcommittees in areas such as Audit, Remuneration and Estate Management.
They give their time to provide guidance, direction and constructive challenge to the plans and decisions we make to ensure we’re doing the right things in the right way.
Their extensive knowledge and experience in housing, property, design, law, and the charity sector mean they can provide us with governance to make sure we stay on track and are working within the relevant laws and regulations.
Mark Oliver
Chair. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Lead Member. Data Lead Member.
Mark is an experienced lawyer, starting his career in private practice (where he specialised in major projects); he now works for an international airport advising the business on a wide variety of issues including commercial, operations and regulation. Mark is an experienced Board member and Company Secretary with compliance and governance expertise. His responsibilities also include being a diversity champion, where he is the director sponsor for the disability network and has spoken on issues such as social mobility.
Laurinda Hornblow
Vice Chair & Chair of the Remuneration Committee
Laurinda has worked in the public and private housing sector for 30 years and has extensive experience leading teams who delver excellent service to tenants. Laurinda is currently employed as Head of Operations and Growth at Twenty11 where she leads the strategic and operational direction of Twenty11.
Wendy Tonge
Chair of the Estate Management Committee
Wendy is a Chartered Surveyor who has been involved with property for over 30 years. She has held various roles in companies and was latterly a Partner in a firm of Chartered Surveyors. Wendy chaired the Estate Management Committee before taking on the role of Chair in 2024.
Jayne Haines (MBE)
Board Member
Jayne is an accomplished HR leader and advocate for equality, with a career spanning 25 years in FTSE organisations, her work focuses on creating cultures where people thrive, grow and lead with purpose. A committed Board member, she serves on the ACAS Board, ECB’s Recreational Game Committee, and Chairs Berkshire Cricket. Now pursuing a PhD, she is continuing her lifelong commitment to learning, equity, and impact.
Maggie Smart
Resident representative
Maggie taught languages and English as a foreign language in France and Germany. She took early retirement from teaching to care for her mother in Thame. Having previously taught life skills to adults with learning difficulties she began a new career helping adults with disabilities live independently in the local community.
Charlotte Buckingham
Customer Service Lead Member, Audit & Risk Committee Chair.
Charlotte has been working in the housing sector for over 20 years. Formerly a chief executive officer for a small charity that specialises in working with people with multiple and complex needs, she now is part of the executive team for a regional registered social housing provider. New Title
Cllr Adrian Dite
Board Member
A former electrical engineer and senior manager with over 40 years’ experience at Xerox in technical, service, and international leadership roles. He later managed major sporting events. A Thame town councillor and charity trustee, he enjoys cycling, golf, and bowls.
Linda Roberson
Resident representative
Linda retired from the NHS after 23 years working in Audiology. During this time, she also served as Chair of Governors at Harrow High School. After retiring to Cornwall, Linda became a Town Councillor and Deputy Mayor, and also chaired the local Sure Start Centre. Linda currently volunteers at Thame Museum and is an active member of the Thame and District u3a.