Our People
Allan Williams
Patron
Allan is a retired, highly respected, Christchurch businessman, having spent many years in the trucking industry, and who held numerous directorships. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Directors, past President of the NZ Chamber of Commerce, was the German Consul General for many years, and a generous benefactor to many organisations.
John Taylor
Trustee & Chair
John has lived in the Sumner/Redcliffs area since 1960 and has had a long association with several community service organisations including being past president of the Ferrymead Rotary Club. After 40 years in the Real estate Industry retirement has now enabled John to spend more time with his family, continue to recreational cycle and to travel .
Barry Geddes
Trustee & Treasurer
Barry is a professional aircraft engineer, aviation consultant and company director, with extensive New Zealand and International business management experience. Barry is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society; a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Management; and holds a number of Trusteeships.
John Christensen
Trustee
A Redcliffs resident all his life and following his schooling at Christchurch Boys High School, John studied Engineering at University, he worked for the former Heathcote Council and then the Selwyn District Council where he is the Environmental Services Manager. Well known in Hockey circles as he was a member of the NZ Mens Hockey Team from 1968 - 1976, a three time Olympian, and capped his career being a member of the Gold Medal winning team at the 1976 Montreal Olympics.
Julie Cunningham
Trustee
Julie has been with the Foundation since its inception and is a former chairperson. She has been working in this community for many years as a successful real estate agent owner. During this time, as well as bringing up a family of three, she as been involved with Plunket, School Fundraising, Sumner Theatre, The Community Centre, Sumner Bridge Club and a local Choir. Julie was a long time broadcaster on Radio and TV and served for some time on the Board of the Court Theatre.
Jim Keegan
Trustee
Jim is a recently retired solicitor who was a partner in the legal firm of Cavell Leitch for 45 years specialising in Commercial law, corporate guidance and trust matters
Jane Paterson
Trustee
Jane originally trained as a pharmacist and managed Sumner Pharmacy. After post-graduate studies she moved into the corporate world and worked in senior management roles in both NZ and Australia, primarily in the health industry. Jane was a non-executive Director of a large not-for-profit organisation in Australia whilst living there and on her return to NZ. Since returning to NZ, she has volunteered across a number of different sectors and in varying capacities.
Daniel O'Carroll
Secretary
Profile coming soon