Mr A.G.O Kennedy was appointed secretary in 1888, and he made a great difference in creating a proper structure for football.
After the First World War had ended, Captain J. Rigden assumed the role of secretary and served until 1926, when he was replaced by much revered Stanley Brown.
He in turn reached retirement age in 1978, when Keith Masters had the "honour and privilege" of taking over the role of secretary, which became Chief Executive on incorporation in November 2000.
The Association has grown into a moderate business employing almost 20 members of staff providing football for leagues, clubs, players, referees and anyone that wants to be involved or just loves the game.
[1] Kent FA aims to establish safe and structured football opportunities for the benefit of all concerned irrespective of age, colour, gender and disability.
They aim to provide the appropriate structures and systems to enable the association to control, manage, regulate and promote the game within the county.
Kent is the fifth largest county affiliated to The Football Association and is divided into four geographical divisions for administration purposes.