About Us

Ashley Brown

Head of Operations

Ashley joined Johnsons at the start of his coaching career back in 2007 as a bus driver, then coach driver then traffic officer, departing in 2012. He returned to Johnsons in October 2022 and last year was appointed Head of Operations. There isn't much Ashley doesn't know about coach operations, or Johnsons in fact! 

Outside of work, Ashley enjoys a game of bingo or two - so you may bump into him down the local bingo hall! 

John Hatch

Head of Engineering

Allow us to introduce our Head of Engineering, John, the driving force behind Johnsons Coaches' maintenance excellence. With a wealth of expertise in vehicle care and a passion for precision, John leads our skilled team of technicians, ensuring that every coach is meticulously maintained to guarantee safety, reliability, and comfort for our passengers.

Andy Leyland

Head of Finance

Meet Andy, our diligent and accomplished Head of Finance at Johnsons Coaches. With a wealth of experience in financial management and a keen eye for detail, Andy ensures the financial stability and integrity of our operations, driving our company's success forward with strategic fiscal oversight and expertise.

Gary Harridence

Coach Hire Team Manager

Gary has a long involvement in the coaching industry and has been with Johnsons since 1997. He has a wealth of knowledge of the UK and Europe developed via many years of tour work. He has enthusiasm for travel, history, architecture and the arts which made a career at Johnsons ideal. He has a real passion for the company and strives really hard to make sure every one of our customers is totally satisfied and has all their expectations surpassed.

Barry Cobb

Tours Manager

Barry and his team create the Johnsons brochures and works hard to discover new itineraries to delight our customers with year after year. Barry joined us from Bowens and has over 35 years of experience in creating holidays and is well known in the coach holiday industry. We are delighted to have Barry on Board!

Elizabeth Lee

Reservations and SeeMore Club Manager

Elizabeth joined Johnsons towards the end of 2021 and looks after our holidays and excursions Reservations department - she's a fountain of knowledge when it comes to securing the rooms and finding you the best trips to suit you! More recently, Elizabeth has taken over the responsibility of our SeeMore loyalty club - working to find exclusive days out and organising party weekends for our loyalty club members! 

Nicole Smith

PA to the Directors

Nicole is the go to person and is involved in all aspects of the company. 
Joining the company in January 2018, Nicole undertakes a variety of administrative, clerical and managerial tasks on behalf of the directors, arranging their diaries and acting as first point of call for any queries.

Bethany Morgan

Marketing Manager

Meet our dynamic Marketing Manager, Bethany, the creative force behind Johnsons Coaches' brand presence and outreach efforts. With a passion for innovative marketing strategies and a commitment to customer engagement, Bethany spearheads initiatives to connect with our audience and promote memorable experiences aboard our coaches.

Bethany is a big Aston Villa fan and some may not know she plays Netball for her local team!

Sam Blatherwick

Traffic Manager

Introducing our dedicated Traffic Manager, Sam, the logistical backbone of Johnsons Coaches. With a meticulous attention to detail and a knack for optimizing routes, Sam ensures seamless operations, maximizing efficiency and punctuality for every journey.

Jo Brown

Group Tours Manager

Jo is one of our longest standing members and has worked in the travel industry since the age of 17. Jo works in the dedicated Group Tours section of Johnsons and can tailor make complete packages together for incoming tours, day excursions as well as UK and Continenetal tours.

Peter Lloyd

Risk, Training and Development Manager

Meet our indispensable Risk, Training, and Development Manager, Peter, the guardian of safety and training at Johnsons Coaches. With a steadfast commitment to nurturing talent and mitigating risks, Peter oversees comprehensive training programs and implements proactive measures to uphold our standards of excellence and ensure the well-being of both passengers and staff.