I commenced working for Hume Pack-N-Cool Ltd in May of 2015 as an Orchard Cadet. I am now an Orchard Manager, and after a stint in Katikati, I live rurally on an Avocado orchard with my wife and two kids.

I grew up in Waihi Beach and was an aluminium joiner for 4 years before taking my brother in-law's advice and joined the kiwifruit industry. I thoroughly enjoy working at Hume, learning new things every day.

When I'm not growing kiwifruit, I enjoy spending time with my family and watching both rugby and league. Up the Wahs!

I grew up in Mount Maunganui before moving to Katikati at the age of seven. I attended Matahui School and then went on to Katikati College where I found my passion for the Kiwifruit industry whilst studying horticulture.

In 2016 I started working in a packhouse in Katikati where I was given the opportunity to progress into a Cadetship, completing the NZ Certificate in Horticulture and Fruit Production levels 3 and 4 at Toi Ohomai. I continued my Cadetship under Hume Pack-N-Cool in 2018, going on to achieve Fruit Production for Profit at level 5. This has since led me to become an Orchard Manager at the age of 21 and I am now planning on getting my Diploma.

I love being outdoors surrounded by nature and learning every day all whilst “growing” my knowledge. 

I have been in the kiwifruit industry for the last 35 years and bring a wealth of experience and industry relationships to my role at Hume. Over recent years, I have operated my own kiwifruit contracting business as well as running my own kiwifruit orchard in Te Puke.

I hope my cheerful personality and can do attitude will hold me in good stead with our growers and will greatly complement our young enthusiastic Orchard Operations team

I come from a farming background, was a builder for 10 years and have been involved in the Kiwifruit Industry on and off for the past 34 years. I have worked for Hume Pack-N-Cool Ltd for the past 14 years and am involved in the Orchard, Packhouse and Coolstore sides of the business.

I joined Hume Pack-N-Cool Ltd in 2018 & work alongside our Orchard Managers, Contracting & Grower Services teams.

I have lived locally for many years with my children attending local schools.

 With a background in finance, administration and event coordination I highly value contributing to a team that offers a high level of service in a friendly & efficient manner.