Our People
John Johnson, Commercial Director
Helping out from an early age, John has us in stitches with stories of hours spent filling up coaches with the old hand fuel pump and how he became a dab hand at furniture removal. Joining the managerial team in 1978, he's spent 30 years at the helm with his brother, Peter.
Nowadays, John is the company's Commercial Director, the head honcho of marketing and sales; he loves looking after our customers and always works with a 'big grin guarantee'! Outside of work, John's a local Scout troop leader and you'll find his transport preference is for 2 wheels; he can often be seen peddling off on mountainous adventures with his wife, Anne.
Peter Johnson, Operations Director
Mechanic by trade, paper boy by nature, Peter began his professional life as a HGV mechanic. After growing up in the family business, it was an easy transition from HGVs back to coaches and buses, where he joined John on the managerial team in 1979.
Peter oversees all aspects of operations at Johnsons, ensuring the highest levels of fleet safety, presentation and punctuality, amongst many other things. When he's not working, he enjoys nothing more than crafting recycled wood into benches, go-karts and chicken hutches, alongside managing a local children's football team and helping out on his wife, Kate's farm.
Steph Payne, Operations Manager
Our longest serving member of staff and top juggling artist, she carefully balances the needs of the traffic, engineering, sales and driving teams.
Martin Beevers, Head of Accounts
Our money man; keeping tight tabs on Johnsons' accounts and helping the business grow from strength to strength.
James Lawrence, Engineering Manager
The king of the mechanics who keep all of the fleet fit, healthy and ready to do nothing less than a top notch job!
Mellissa Taylor, Own Products Manager
Leading the creation of the Johnsons brochures and the holidays that make our passengers smile.
Gary Harridence, Coach Hire Manager
The man to call when you need a coach, Gary's attention to detail ensure your journey is worry free.
Nolwenn Sheppard, Own Products Sales Manager
Fronting the group of lovely ladies who deliver excellent service to all of our Johnsons brochure customers.
Simon Smith, Quality Manager
Our behind the scenes man, pulling the strings to make sure that drivers, vehicles and site are ship-shape and squeaky clean.
Tony Wallace, Health, Safety and Training Manager
Creator and presenter of driver training schemes that have set a precedent in the coach industry. Go Tony!
