Our trustees

Gordon has worked in the infrastructure investment industry for over 15 years.  He leads across Europe, the Middle East and Africa in the transport & mobility sector, including managing investments and/or chairing boards in airports, ports, car parking companies, toll roads, motorway service stations and ferry companies.  Gordon is married with two grown up children and spends time watching and playing sport when he is not working or with his family.  Gordon has been a Trustee since July 2023, and was elected as Chair in February 2026.

Louise is also a qualified solicitor specialising in HR and employment law having worked up to Partner level in a regional law firm before moving into a combined career of law and HR management nearly 10 years ago.

Having been a keen motorbiker and traveller Louise understands the significant impact a local air ambulance can have when responding to incidents and her late husband was in fact treated at the roadside when he suffered a fatal cardiac arrest in Leicestershire. Whilst the outcome of his treatment on that day wasn’t successful Louise’s support for our work increased and having moved to Lincolnshire, and seeing the opportunity to become a Trustee, jumped at the chance.

As an experienced solicitor and HR professional Louise brings a wealth of knowledge to support the LNAA along with her very clear enthusiasm and lived experience.  She has been a Trustee since July 2023, and was elected as Vice-Chair in February 2026.

Richard spent over 35 years as a geologist, most recently as Chief Executive of The Geological Society of London, a professional body and registered charity with c. 12,000 members worldwide. He has over 15 years’ experience in senior organisational roles including as a charity trustee, Board director and Chair of a USA-based international publishing organisation.

Richard has worked as an exploration geologist in many parts of the world, and has an understanding of the complexities of delivering primary medical care in remote areas. He has contributed to local community initiatives in Nottinghamshire as a school governor and in grass-roots sport, and holds voluntary roles with UK and European organisations.

Richard has been a trustee since February 2024.

Steve spent 30 years in various finance leadership/CFO roles for a large US based global agriculture company. During that time, he helped to develop the strategic direction of the businesses, then worked as part of a team providing financial insights to make better decisions and achieve objectives.

Steve has worked in the US, Belgium and Brazil and even when UK based has led teams of finance professionals across geographic regions. He gained Trustee experience during 2 stints on the board of UK pension plan with over 7000 members. He is currently on the Board of Governors for his son’s Primary School.

Steve has been a Trustee since July 2023.

John has worked in strategic and operational management roles across many industries including agriculture, manufacturing and professional services. These companies have ranged from multi nationals to SMEs, and he has lived and worked all over the world. His most recent role was as founder and owner of a local Lincoln brewery.

Throughout his career he has been involved in supporting charities, including working as a business mentor for the King’s Trust. John has always sought to engage businesses with their local communities. He was able to do this with his own business supporting a large number of local charities and good causes over the nine years he owned the brewery.

John now works as a non-executive director and also a Trustee for another local charity. He joined LNAA as a Trustee in September 2025.