J Smith and Sons (Waters Ash) Ltd is a private family company in its fourth generation (founded 1937). It owns and manages both commercial and residential property in Buckinghamshire and Oxford, and is a major shareholder in Blanchford & Company Ltd., builders merchants.

Board of Directors:

• William J Abbot*
• Adrian J Laird Craig (Co. Secretary)
• Laurence Smith
• Neville G. Smith*

*Property managers and non-executive directors of Blanchford & Co.