Principal at Auctus Taranaki. Accountant focussed on agriculture and the rural sector. Family backgound in dairy farming in Taranaki. In my career I been in roles where I have managed staff, reviewed work, mentored, trained staff and been on secondment to a multi-national. I have experience ranging from working with small businesses and start-ups to corporate in both the agri and commercial sectors. Kellogg Rural Leadership Course graduate 2019. I completed my research project on innovative approaches to succession planning. Outside of work I am a keen cyclist and race around the North Island. For the 2018/19 season I am riding for the Valley Toyota/Image Glass Team in the Dynamo series. I've been involved with Young Farmers over a number of years and most recently helped out in an advisory capacity to the Opiki Club. Previously I've been involved with the Inglewood Club and the Taranaki District serving 2 years as Chairman. I competed to a regional final level in the contest and convened a number of district finals and a regional final in New Plymouth in 2014. I have done Toastmasters for a number of years. I have held the Sargent at Arm's role at the Palmerston North Toastmasters Club. I was also previously part of the Ngamotu Breakfast Toastmasters Club in New Plymouth where I served as Club President for 3 years.