QLCHT Trustees

Born and bred in Queenstown, Richard has a strong commercial background and has been involved in businesses throughout New Zealand and overseas. After returning home from the UK in 2002 to take over a family-owned business, he’s now a director of Skyline Enterprises Ltd, amongst a number of other entities. He's also involved in many other facets of the community, including Snow Sports NZ and Destination Queenstown. When he has time, he enjoys all the wonderful activities Queenstown has to offer including skiing, fishing, tramping golf and quality time with his wife and children.  

Partner at Queenstown based law firm MACTODD, Jayne specialises in Environmental and Local Government law as well as advising on related transactional matters. She has lived in Queenstown for the past 25 years and takes an active interest in the community, currently serving as Chairperson of the Lakes District Hospital Foundation, and a Trustee of the ADEPT-MACTODD Charitable Trust.

Originally from West Otago, Phil grew up holidaying in Wānaka and moved there permanently in 2002 after working overseas in London and San Francisco. He is Managing Director of Integrity Homes, an award-winning bespoke residential building firm. This follows 20 years of various management and ownership roles in Wānaka building companies and a stint on the Central Otago Executive of the Registered Master Builders Association.  Phil and his wife are active in the Upper Clutha community along with their three children.

Brad hails from Rotorua, and lived in Queenstown from 1992 for a period, then after some time away from the District, he moved back in 2018. A property professional for over 25 years’, his diverse background covers experience in land development, civil and building construction, consenting and land title, property acquisition and disposal, project and development management. He currently works as a Senior Property Consultant for The Property Group.

Born and raised in Arrowtown, Kate has a long history with the region. She's currently a Wealth Management Adviser with Jarden following an extensive career in banking. Kate has previously served on the boards of Invest South (Community Trust South’s Private Equity fund) and the Otago Southland Employers Association. She holds Science and Commerce degrees from Otago University, is a Registered Financial Adviser and Member of the Institute of Directors.

Originating from Wellington, Jimmy made the move south in 2013. He is a Principal Advisor and shareholder at Arrowtown-based consultancy, Rationale. He has long history of working with central and local government and is well-versed in the challenges and opportunities faced by this sector. Prior to joining QLCHT, he spent six years on the board of the Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association, including three as Chair. When he’s not working, Jimmy spends as much time as he can with his young family in Queenstown’s backcountry on bikes, skis, or trail shoes.

Hailing from a farm in coastal Southland, Dave has had a lifelong connection with the Queenstown Lakes area, and now lives in Wānaka.  He previously founded a technology and data consultancy in the US in the finance sector, and was a director of its entities in multiple countries. He also has a legal background, having earned an LLB and BA(Hons) at the University of Otago. Dave helps a number of community organizations, including serving as a trustee of the Upper Clutha Tracks Trust. In his spare time, he enjoys trail running, hiking, reading, and walking with his wife and dog.