The High Sheriff of Northamptonshire – Mr Roger Butler

I was born in Peterborough in 1960 and have been residing in the County of Northamptonshire since 2000. I describe myself as a Flour Miller by trade having spent the whole of my working life in the Flour Milling Industry. Starting at the bottom of the ladder in the mid-1970s at a Mill in Peterborough my career saw me Emigrating to Canada then onto locations as far flung as Africa, China, Papua New
Guinea, Scotland and the former Soviet Union.

In 2000 I had the choice of working in South America or go full circle returning to Northamptonshire and join Whitworth Brothers Ltd as Managing Director. Subsequently becoming Chairman of Whitworth Brothers Ltd and Carr’s Flour Milling Ltd in 2016. I was President of the UK Flour Millers trade Association for an unprecedented three-year term during Covid.

In 2016/17 I served as Chairman and President of Northamptonshire Golf, an affiliation of 23 Clubs
designed to further the interests of amateur golf in the County.
On occasions I can be found at the Snow Dome in MK and in the winter on the slopes of the Aosta Valley Italy delivering skiing lessons as a Qualified Canadian Ski Instructor.
Married to Susan we have one son and two grandchildren.

MY YEAR
I will provide the customary support to the Judiciary, the Police, Emergency Services, Prison and Probation Service.
I also aim to engage with as many sections of the community as possible, to shine a light, raise the awareness, to thank and recognise the Volunteer Groups, local Charities and individuals who particularly work with Children and Youths in our County.
I will be supporting The Northamptonshire Community Foundation, who provide funding for groups, organisations that work in our local communities.

The Office of High Sheriff is a Royal appointment for a single year and is non-political. It has a long history going back to Anglo-Saxon times. I am the King’s representative for law and order in the county and I will be actively supporting the Judiciary, the Police and other Emergency Services, as well
as voluntary organisations and recognised church and faith groups. The role is entirely voluntary, with no expense incurred to the public purse.