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The Peterson Team |
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The Peterson Team are experienced professionals who care immensley about the success of our company and customers.
We all come from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Put a face to the name by reading our short profiles below.
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Kerris Peterson (Browne) - Owner/CEO
With qualifications in Management, Accounting, and Computing, and having helped her father build Peterson’s for more than 10 years, Kerris knows what works for customers and what doesn't. Spending her younger years in the jungles of Fiji, the family was eventually forced to flee to New Zealand in 1987 due to a Military Coup. Marrying a local "kiwi" boy Chris Browne they have successfully built both a business and a family with two young children. When she can find the time, Kerris enjoys farming, landscaping, renovating and designing. |
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Aaron Kalan - International Distribution and Training
Aaron is the Mill Consultant to all new enquiries. Aaron has worked in the timber industry for 15 years and brings a wealth of industry knowledge to Peterson's. Previous positions include timber machinist, grinding room technician, and Manufacturing Coordinator. In his spare time Aaron enjoys spending it with his family, and when not working around the house, Aaron will be out hunting, fishing, camping, trail riding - or anything to do with the outdoors! Aaron has recently been nicknamed 'Mad Mountain Man' by CEO Kerris Browne, after she bore witness to his outstanding mountain biking skills on one of Rotorua's Redwood Forest's top trails.
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Lee Morris - International Distribution Consultant
Lee was born in Manchester England during the baby boom years. After finishing school in 1976, he began a Mechanical Apprenticeship which took five years to complete. In 1992 after spending 15 years with the same company working as a Diesel Mechanic, Lee moved to NZ and took up a sales role with an engineering supply company. After completing a diploma in sales, he eventually found himself leaning more toward the forestry industry, which is what brought him to us. Lee's primary role with Peterson’s is developing and taking care of our Global Agents which he finds very rewarding. Lee's passion in any spare time he may have is horse racing, and he hopes to one day own his own race horse - luckily for him his wife Lorraine shares his interest!
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Marama Christie - Purchasing Manager
Once you've purchased your mill Marama takes over and makes sure it gets to you in good time, and in good condition. She's been with Peterson's five years now and works tirelessly, always willing to help others, and always wearing a smile. Marama happily juggles her job with three teenage daughters, a son, a husband, and a dog that needs walking twice a day! If she's lucky enough to find any spare time she'll usually snuggle up with a good book. Her name means 'moon' in her native New Zealand and if you were wondering how to pronounce it, she says, "How does a lamb go? Baa, baa. Well, for me, it's Maa-ra-maa!". |
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Nicky Walker - Sales Facilitator
Nicky returns to the workforce after enjoying five years with her two sons at home. Having lived all over the country, including places like Opononi and Mokauti, Nicky always seems to return to Rotorua. Having previously organized international shows for Petersons, Nicky has fit into her new role in the Sales department easily and enjoys speaking with people worldwide. In her spare time, Nicky can be found renovating the house with her husband, spending time with her kids or curled up with a good book. |
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Veronica Doidge - Senior Marketing Coordinator
Veronica is from Bariloche, Patagonia - Argentina. During a holiday she fell for a kiwi boy and has been living in Rotorua for almost eight years now. Busy with three kids she is trying to complete a Bachelor degree in International Business & Marketing as well as managing part –time her latest entrepreneurial adventure. As our in-house South American expert, Veronica researches new markets as well as creating and maintaining relationships with our international customers. Veronica enjoys spending her spare time with her family. |
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Layla Robinson - E-Marketing Manager
Layla worked within Peterson's Marketing Department for over two years until April 2008 when she left to start her own business, a DVD retail and rental store. Now working in the DVD store as well as running a marketing business, Layla has been invited back to Petersons to manage their website and Internet marketing practices. Layla is very happy to be working with the Peterson team and customers again. Layla is always planning her next overseas vacation and looks forward to visiting the U.K. sometime this year.
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Holly Davenport – Operations Administrator
Holly was born in Rotorua, but spent her early years in Murupara, then gradually came full circle back to Rotorua. Holly has recently completed four-years of study at the University of Canterbury, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. Holly brings her skills gained as a student to her job, learning what is involved in running a rapidly growing export business. When she’s not learning, Holly can be found running in the Redwood Forest, biking about town, Scottish Country dancing the night away, or indulging in her love for good food, books and movies.
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Sam Hudson – Multi Media Specialist
Sam was born in Gisborne, grew up in Hastings and now resides in Rotorua. His background consists of a variety of experiences including music and video production, graphic and web design. He has over 15 years in the music industry - writing, composing and performing his own music. He also operates his own independent record company/multi media business called Eikon Enterprise Limited. Sam’s primary role with Petersons is in the Multi Media department developing product promotional media. In his spare time Sam loves to spend quality time with family, going to the gym or watching a good movie.
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Dianne Garmonsway - Office Manager
Dianne, or Di for short, is in charge of the Office. Di is responsible for wages and keeping the office in order. When a mill has been manufactured and is ready to be despatched, Di makes sure that all the appropriate paperwork has been completed and signed off. In Di's spare time she can often be found running around on a squash court or out enjoying the good life with her husband Ray.
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Alan Wright - Stores Manager
Alan joined the company to take control of the purchasing of parts, and also finding the best suppliers. He is new to this type of industry, having previously worked in the freight and courier sector most of his life. He feels that since he has survived living with three women (a wife and two teenage daughters) for the last 20 years, then he can adjust to any challenge that is given to him. If he's able to find any spare time he'll use it doing a computer course, or be out there on a boat fishing. |
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Tai Apo
Utility Welder
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Pat Teinaki
Alloy Welding |
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Paul Crompton
Senior Fitter |
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Craig Crompton
Assistant Fitter/Assembler |
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