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Northern North Island
 | Peter Moorby |
| Peter is the Area Manager of Northern Rural. Peter comes from a dairy farming background. After graduating from Lincoln University in 1987, he entered into Rural Banking. In 1997 Peter joined ASB as Rural Manager of Te Awamutu and in 2005 he took up his current role of Area Manager for Northern Rural, based in Hamilton. He enjoys being a part of farming, spending time with family and most sports. | |
 | Roger Tomlin |
| Roger joined ASB in 1995 after completing his agricultural degree. Although he grew up on a sheep and beef property, he has invested in the dairy and cropping industries using syndicates as a farm ownership vehicle. Roger enjoys sharing ideas, growing clients' businesses and building relationships with like minded people. | |
 | Brad Saxton |
Brad joined the team in April 2008, after returning from a three year stint in London where he was working in the investment banking industry. Before going overseas he spent seven years in the Agriculture service industry. Brad is born and bred in Kaitaia and completed an Agriculture degree at Massey University. He has been involved in different aspects of the Rural Industry for a number of years and particularly enjoys contact with farmers and helping them to grow their business. | |
 | Michael Skudder |
| Michael is a born and bred Northlander where he has worked on farms, in accountancy, Valuation and Rural Banking. He has a B.Applied.Sc Degree from Massey, majoring in Rural Valuation and Farm Management. Michael joined the ASB Rural Team in September 2001. | |
 | Stu Brown |
| Stu has lived in Whangarei since 1988. He grew up on his family farm near Eltham in Taranaki and has been at ASB based in Whangarei since 1993. He enjoys being part of a dynamic rural team. | |
 | David Mathers |
| David is a Chartered accountant by trade. He has a family background in farming and has been involved with Rural Banking since 1990. David lives on and owns a dairy farm in Whangarei employing a 50/50 sharemilker. He is married with 5 children, and is a keen sportsman with interests such as golf and tennis. | |
 | Aaron Hewertson |
| Aaron brings a wealth of industry experiences to assist his clients. He qualified in urban and rural valuation before working in the valuation profession during the early to mid 1990’s. Aaron also possesses a strong knowledge of primary markets which he developed prior to his banking career whilst trading bulk agricultural commodities in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. As a Rural Manager, Aaron brings a fresh and innovative approach to business. | |
 | Mark Walsh |
| Mark comes from a Taranaki Dairy Farming background and has an Agricultural degree from Lincoln University. He has been in rural banking for more than 25 years, with extensive knowledge of the Waikato, Bay of Plenty and King Country. He joined ASB in 1998 and is based in Hamilton. Mark's main role is to build relationships with farmers wishing to join ASB and to service the needs of existing clients. | |
 | Laura Lindsay |
| Laura has grown up on farms in the Matamata and Reporoa areas. She graduated from Massey University with a Bachelor of Business Studies majoring in Finance and Accounting, before starting with ASB in 2005. Laura enjoys working in the rural community and helping clients grow their business and achieve their goals. | |
 | Michael McGehan |
| Michael gained his passion for the rural lifestyle on relatives’ farms in the South Auckland and Waikato areas. After graduating from Massey University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Applied Science majoring in Agriculture and Agribusiness, Michael worked on a northern Victorian dairy operation, before heading over to the UK for 3 years. Michael returned to New Zealand to start with ASB in January 2008, where he enjoys working with progressive farmers to help them achieve their goals. Outside of work Michael enjoys a number of hobbies including hunting, diving, rugby, golf and motocross. | |
 | Mark Kilmister |
| Mark grew up on the family sheep and beef farm in the Rangitikei. After completing a B Com Ag (Valuation and Farm Management) at Lincoln University in 1995, he worked on farms in North America and travelled before returning to New Zealand and joining the ASB Rural team in 2000. He has been based in the Waikato since 2002. | |
 | Michael Hicks |
| Michael originates from a sheep, beef and dairying background on the Hauraki Plains. Having completed a bachelor of management studies at the University of Waikato in 2004 he then spent 3 years in the fertiliser industry in the Waikato. Michael is passionate about both farming and sports and has a wide ranging involvement in both. | |
Central North Island
 | Richard Spittle Area Manager Phone: 07 881 9283 Mobile: 027 4927 487 Fax: 07 888 4494 richard.spittle@asb.co.nz |
Richard was born and bred in Melbourne. After leaving School in 1989 he completed a Farm Business Management Degree and worked for 3 years on various Sheep, Beef and Cropping farms in Australia. In 1995 Richard moved to New Zealand to join ASB. He has held a number of positions within Rural Banking, including Business Development, Project Management and Strategy Roles at a National Level. Richard has been in the Area Manager Role since April 2008, where he enjoys sharing the strategic skills and knowledge he has developed with staff and clients to help them achieve their business and personal goals. He is married to Jo and has a two Daughters, Briar and Summer. | |
 | Todd Hagan |
| Todd has been working in the ASB Rural team since 1998. He started with the ASB Rural team in Morrinsville before moving back to his home town of Te Awamutu. He and his wife Kasia, are in partnership of a dairy farm in Te Awamutu where they live with their two children. Todd enjoys playing tennis locally and spends any spare time fishing, diving and surfing. | |
 | Craig Young |
| Craig originates from a dairy farming background on the Hauraki Plains. He gained a degree in Agriculture at Massey University and has 9 years rural banking experience in the upper North Island. Craig joined ASB in March 2003 as a Rural Manager and in 2007 has taken on the Senior Rural Manager role leading the Te Awamutu and King Country rural teams. Craig is also actively farming, owning a share in a 300 cow dairy farm on the outskirts of Hamilton. | |
 | Brian Kenny |
| Brian has been involved in the banking industry since 1987 taking on a variety of lending and management roles. He started work with ASB Farmline in 2003. Before starting with ASB, Brian & his wife spent 5 years overseas working and travelling extensively. He also completed a MBA Finance, through the University of Leicester and has continued studying through Massey University. Since returning to NZ, Brian and his wife have settled outside Te Awamutu with their three children. | |
 | Quentin Glover |
| Quentin brings an extensive range of business expertise to his clients having worked with rural, business and corporate customers including some publicly listed companies. Quentin greatly enjoys working with large scale customers in the Waikato and helping them to advance. Quentin lives with his wife Hannah and their 3 children on their lifestyle property at Cambridge and enjoys cycling in his spare time. | |
 | Craig Mora |
| Craig was born and raised on his familys dairy farm in Otorohanga and has had experience with both dairy and sheep and beef farming. After completing a B.Com.Ag at Lincoln University Craig joined the ASB Te Awamutu Rural team in early 2007. Craig is keen on most sports and is actively involved in Rugby and soccer. He also enjoys breaks away to the coast for fishing and diving. Craig continues to be actively involved with his parents home dairy farm and has goals of owning his own dairy farm in the future. | |
 | Ian Johnston |
| Ian grew up on a Reporoa dairy farm, prior to graduating from Lincoln University with a B.Com.Ag. Initially, Ian worked for the Rural Bank in the greater Waikato/BOP area, before joining ASB in 1994. Ian's passion is assisting progressive farmers to stretch their business horizons, as well as working together with his wife Glenyss, in a number of dairying syndicates. | |
 | Tony Kissick |
| Tony grew up on the family dairy farm in Kapuni. After graduating from Massey University with a B.Ag.Sc, Tony spent 6 years working for the Rural Bank. In partnership with his wife he progressed through the sharemilking system to attain farm ownership in 1993. Tony joined the ASB Matamata rural team in 1999, and still resides on their Lichfield dairy farm. | |
 | Callum Passey |
| Originally from the Manawatu, Callum joined the ASB Rural team in 2001 after completing a degree in Applied Science at Massey University. He has spent the last 7 years rural banking on the Central Plateau, and more recently shifted to the Matamata office in 2009. At work Callum enjoys helping families achieve their farming and succession planning goals. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, and spending time on the farm. | |
 | Brian Sparrow |
| Brian has had extensive Rural Banking experience in the Central North Island and has been with ASB Rural since 1994. He enjoys being involved with clients who are actively growing their business operations and in his spare time is actively growing his own business on a farm development near Te Puke. | |
 | Mike Smith |
| Mike has been a Rural Banker since graduating from Massey University with a Degree in Agriculture in 1984. He has been with ASB Rural Banking since 1998 - more recently working as a Rural Manager covering the Bay of Plenty Region. Mike is passionate about farming and is actively involved in rural business in New Zealand and Australia. | |
 | Andrew Cutfield |
Raised on a sheep and beef farm in the Western Bay’s of Taupo, Andrew now owns Avocado and Kiwifruit operations in the Bay of Plenty. After completing a Bachelor of Forestry Science in 1994, he spent 12 years in the Forest Industry, focusing on harvesting & forest valuation. He then moved on to establish a business management consultancy that established business’ locally and internationally, with particular focus on marketing, creating supply chains and management systems for export focused business. | |
 | Wayne Nelson |
| Wayne has a farming background in the King Country. He completed a Diploma in Agriculture in 1987 and a Bachelor of Agriculture, majoring in Rural Valuation, at Massey University in 1993. Wayne commenced in Rural banking in the Eastern BOP in 1994, joining the ASB Rural team in Dec 2000, based in Whakatane. Wayne enjoys being part a successful team environment with farming clients. He enjoys outdoor activities - namely cycling, rugby and trout fishing, and is involved in various community groups. | |
 | Dave Woolerton |
| Dave is from a Waikato dairy farming background, and graduated from Massey University with a degree in Agricultural Science. Dave has extensive rural banking experience throughout the central North Island, as well as ownership in a manufacturing and processing businesses. Dave joined ASB in 2010, and enjoys working along side the central plateau’s most progressive farmers. Outside of work Dave enjoys sports and spending time with family. | |
 | Dan Cottrell |
Dan grew up on a sheep and beef property near Taihape. After graduating from Lincoln University with a Bachelor of Commerce in Agriculture and a Graduate Diploma in Valuation, Dan joined the ASB Matamata Rural team. Dan has since joined the King Country Team, and is looking forward to working with progressive farmers in his new area. Outside work, Dan is actively involved in the family farming business and is a keen sportsman. | |
| Andrew Puklowski |
Andrew grew up on an arable and beef finishing farm south of Palmerston North. He completed a Bachelor of Applied Science degree and post graduate studies in finance at nearby Massey University. After four and a half years of travelling and working overseas, Andrew joined the ASB team based in Christchurch in early 2008. In mid 2009 he moved to the North Island and joined the King Country team. When at work, Andrew enjoys helping focused innovative farmers achieve their goals. Outside of work he is a keen sportsman who loves the outdoors. | |
Lower North Island
 | Graeme Jensen |
| Graeme originated from a farming background in Central Hawkes Bay. He has been involved in the banking industry for over 18 years and was the original ASB Rural representative in Hawkes Bay. He has been playing more of a strategic role in recent years as Area Manager with the Lower North Island Rural team. | |
 | Simon Charteris |
| The product of a farming background in Southland, Simon has been in the North Island for the last 17 years - both farming and banking. He joined the ASB Rural team in 2000 and now manages a large client base. Simon's role is to continue to expand the rural business by providing financial solutions to the farming community in the Hawkes Bay and Gisborne areas. | |
 | Murray Hunt |
| Murray comes from a dairy farming background in the Manawatu. He Graduated from Massey University in 1987 with a Degree in Agriculture. He has been with the ASB Rural Banking division since 1995. | |
 | Bryan Rendle |
| Bryan grew up on a dairy, sheep and beef farm in Dannevirke and graduated from Massey in 2000 with an Applied Science degree majoring in Agribusiness. Bryan has worked in the Rural industry for the last 9 years, and also managed a sheep and beef farm. Bryan and his family live on their sheep and beef property at Ohingaiti where they concentrate on lamb finishing. Bryan enjoys spending time with his young family, farming and the odd day fishing. | |
 | Stephen Rainey |
| Steve joined the ASB Rural team in early 2004. After graduating from Lincoln University with a B.Ag.Com in Valuation and Farm Management, Steve joined the Rural Bank. Steve has worked in the greater Wanganui/Rangitikei area for a number of years and lives locally with his family where he actively farms 850 acres. | |
 | Dean Larsen |
| Dean was born and raised in Taranaki and currently lives in New Plymouth with his wife Carla and their 4 children. Dean graduated from Massey University with a Batchelor of Agricultural Science (Hons) degree and has over 16 years experience in rural banking, farming and valuation throughout Taranaki, Wanganui, Northland and the South Auckland regions. Dean is a keen outdoorsman and enjoys surfing, mountain biking, water skiing and fishing. | |
 | Simon Guthrie |
| Simon originates from the South Waikato, where his family are dairy farmers. After graduating from Massey University in 1991 with a degree in Agriculture (Rural Valuation) he spent a few years farming before starting in Rural Banking in 1993. Simon's aim is to help others succeed. | |
 | Mark Butterworth |
| Mark comes from a dairy farming background in Coastal Taranaki. He joined ASB Rural in 1999 after completing his Applied Science Degree at Massey University. Mark and his wife Jackie then spent 3 years in South West Victoria Australia completing a dairy farm conversion whilst also working for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia in a relationship executive role. Mark rejoined ASB Rural based in the North Taranaki Team in 2005. He currently lives in New Plymouth with Jackie and daughter Ella. | |
 | Phil Morgan |
| Phil originates from a Dairy farming background in South Taranaki. He has an Applied Science degree from Massey University and has spent 8 years working in the rural service industry in Taranaki and Manawatu / Horowhenua. Phil joined the ASB Rural team in August 2008 and lives in New Plymouth with his wife Tracey and their 2 children. Phils interests include cricket, rugby, fishing, golf and the outdoors. | |
| Simon Guthrie |
| Simon originates from the South Waikato, where his family are dairy farmers. After graduating from Massey University in 1991 with a degree in Agriculture (Rural Valuation) he spent a few years farming before starting in Rural Banking in 1993. Simon's aim is to help others succeed. | |
 | Blair Robinson |
| Blair comes from a dairy farming background in South Taranaki. He graduated from Massey University in 1997 and worked for a period before completing a Masters of Applied Science in 2000. His working career has been in the agricultural sector most recently with Fonterra. Blair returned to Taranaki to join the ASB team in 2007. He is a keen sportsman who is involved in a range of outdoor activities. | |
 | Sami Werder |
| Sami was born and raised on a dairy farm in South Taranaki where his family are still based. He graduated from Massey University in 2007 with a degree in Applied Science, and joined the ASB Rural team in South Taranaki in 2010 after spending 3 years managing dairy and sheep and beef properties. Outside of ASB Sami is still actively involved in the family farming business and also enjoys hunting, fishing and playing rugby. | |
 | Chris Lamb |
| Chris joined ASB in 1994 and worked in Hamilton and Te Awamutu before moving back home to Hawkes Bay in 1998. Chris enjoys managing a large and active portfolio of progressive clients throughout Hawkes Bay and Gisborne. He is married to Deb and they live with their two daughters north of Napier. | |
 | Duane Redward |
| Duane originates from a sheep and beef farm in Dannevirke, Central Hawkes Bay. After graduating from Massey with an honours degree in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management he spent 6 years in Hawke's Bay working on agricultural policy and economics before making the move to rural banking early in 2005. Duane is looking forward to expanding ASB's rural business focussing on his old stomping ground - Southern Hawke's Bay. | |
 | Maurice Unwin |
| Maurice joined the ASB Rural team in June 2006, bringing with him a wealth of banking experience from NZ and abroad in Rural Banking, Property Finance and Merchant Banking. Prior to his banking career he graduated from Massey University in 1992 with an Agribusiness Degree and subsequently completed a Graduate Diploma in Rural Valuation in 2005. Maurice was born and bred in the Hawkes Bay and has the local knowledge, the skills and the experience to deliver well tailored, practical financial solutions to keep your rural business moving forward. | |
 | Duncan Didsbury |
| Duncan was born and bred on a sheep and beef property in the south Wairarapa. After studying at Massey University he embarked on a business career based in Wellington and Auckland. He returned to the Wairarapa in 2004 to begin a career in rural banking. Duncan is enjoying developing ASB's rural banking emphasis in the area. As well as Duncan and his wife developing farming interests of their own, Duncan enjoys playing sports and being close to the coast. | |
Northern South Island
 | Kelvin Hore |
| Kelvin began his banking career in Te Kuiti with the Rural Bank in 1990 and joined ASB after a brief stint overseas in 1996. At ASB he thoroughly enjoys the close working relationship he has with his clients and finds it enormously rewarding to work with people (clients and staff) who set themselves challenging goals and then exceed them. | |
 | Richard Hegan |
| Richard graduated from Lincoln University in 1992 with a B.Com Ag. He has been involved in Rural Banking since this time. Richard joined ASB in 1998 and has held a number of positions in the company since this time. His current role as a Rural Corporate Manager sees him involved in financing corporate agri-business and corporate farming businesses. Richard has ownership in a dairy farming syndicate and also a large retail business in Hamilton. | |
 | Rob McConachy |
| Rob was brought up in the Wairarapa on an 800acre sheep and beef property. After graduating from Massey University in 1998, with a Bachelor of Applied Science majoring in Rural Valuation and Farm Management he spent five and a half years with Ravensdown. After returning from two years in the UK, Rob and his wife Lara and their son, settled in Canterbury where he was a Territory Manager for Merial Ancare for two years. Rob joined ASB Rural team in 2008. He is an avid sportsman, playing senior club rugby in the Canterbury Country competition. Rob enjoys meeting new farmers and being able to add value to their farming operations. | |
 | John Earl |
| John started his Rural Banking career in Southland in 1991 working for The Rural Bank. Since then he has worked in Mid, Central and North Canterbury. John and his wife have also converted a dairy farm giving John hands on experience in the dairy industry. John started working for the ASB in 2005 on the West Coast as a Rural Manager and looks after the West Coast area. John enjoys contact with clients and helping them to grow their businesses. | |
 | Peter Crouchley |
| Since graduating from Lincoln University with a B.Ag Com (Valuation and Farm Management), Peter has been involved in the Dairy industry as a sharemilker and recently as a Farm Manager for Landcorp on the West Coast. Peter’s role involved converting two farms from swamp to fully operational hump and hollowed dairy farms milking 2000 cows. Peter joined the ASB team on the West Coast in May 2010 and is responsible for the area south of Greymouth. Peter enjoys being able to use the knowledge and experience he has gained to help clients achieve their goals. | |
 | Trevor Hurley |
| Trevor originates from a sheep and beef farm in Southland. Trevor graduated from Lincoln University with a Bachelor Commerce in Agriculture (VFM) in 2000. Trevor joined the ASB rural team in 2001 and manages a variety of sheep/beef/dairy and viticulture clients. Outside of work Trevor owns a small lifestyle property with his wife and 2 sons. | |
 | Andrew Trolove |
| Brought up on the family farm on Marlborough’s East Coast, Andrew graduated from Lincoln University (B.Comm VFM) before travelling and working overseas. He has leased and managed farms in Marlborough and Canterbury, worked as a Farm Consultant in Hawke’s Bay and Registered Farm Consultant in Marlborough, and as a Registered Property Valuer in Marlborough, predominantly valuing rural and lifestyle properties. Andrew joined ASB in early 2011, and brings strong rural credentials to the team. When not at work, Andrew enjoys cycling, playing golf, fishing and diving in the Marlborough Sounds. | |
 | Deane Jordan |
| Deane graduated with a Batchelor of Agricultural Commerce from Lincoln University in 1995. He has 24 years of Rural Banking experience throughout the majority of the South Island and top of the North Island, with the last 7 years as part of the ASB team. Deane is responsible for leading the Canterbury and Mid Canterbury rural teams. Away from work Deane resides on a small holding in Clarkville, North Canterbury with his partner and 5 children. | |
 | Andy Owen |
| Born and bred in Canterbury. Andrew joined ASB in 1994 and has over 20 years experience in Rural Banking and Valuation. Andrew's interests include fishing, boating and ownership of his farmlet. | |
 | Rory Mackay |
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 | Andrew McGuckin |
| Andrew comes from a North Canterbury farming background. He graduated from Lincoln University in 1995 with a Commerce degree majoring in Agriculture. Andrew started with ASB in November 2000, covering the Central Southland area, before spending a further 3 years covering the Mid Canterbury area. In his current role he has returned to his roots in North Canterbury and is involved on the home farm where he has established a vineyard. Andrew is responsible for developing an exciting new portfolio in North Canterbury. | |
 | Tom Norris |
| Tom had 16 years in Rural Banking, with time in both Otago and Canterbury, prior to joining the ASB in 2000. His aim is to help farming families grow their businesses and achieve their goals. Tom resides on his 8 hectare lifestyle block near Rangiora. | |
 | Rob Hewitt |
| Rob graduated from Lincoln in 1985, and after a year in Gisborne with The Rural Bank he had a further 11 years Rural Banking in the Canterbury Region. Rob has spent 8 years farming a hill country sheep and beef unit in Hanmer Springs before selling up and joining ASB in December 2007. Having worked on both sides of the fence, Rob enjoys working with his clients to achieve their individual goals. | |
 | Philip Connor |
| Philip was born and raised in Hawke's Bay on a 500 acre sheep and beef finishing property. Philip graduated from Lincoln University in 2000 and worked as a field agronomist for a Canterbury vegetable seed multiplication company. In 2002, Philip gained a promotion to Regional Manager and was based in Wanaka for next 4.5 years. He began his rural banking career in the King Country in 2006 and moved to become part of the ASB rural team in Ashburton, early in 2008. | |
 | David Pringle |
| Dave grew up on a sheep and beef farm in North Otago and worked for 10 years with Pyne Gould Guinness Ltd in various roles throughout the South Island, including Rural Finance. Beginning work with ASB in May 2002. Dave enjoys working in the rural community and making contact with clients on their farms. | |
 | Simon Cooney |
| Simon is from a farming background in Waimate, South Canterbury. Simon joined the ASB Rural team in February 2007, prior to that he was a livestock representative for six years. Simon is a keen fisherman and enjoys the challenge of endurance events. He enjoys working with people and helping them achieve their goals. | |
 | Grant McKerchar |
| Grant joined the ASB rural team after graduating from Lincoln University with a Bachelor of Commerce in Agriculture in 2007. Originating from a sheep and beef property in South Canterbury he has built up a wide range of knowledge in agricultural systems but is looking forward to extending this through working with you as your rural manager. Outside of work Grant enjoys getting into the outdoors with hunting and fishing but is also a keen rugby player. | |
 | Tom Hayman |
| Tom is from a sheep and beef property in the Hakataramea Valley. He graduated from Lincoln with a Bachelor of Commerce and Agriculture majoring in Rural Valuation and Farm Management. Tom joined ASB in 2008 where he worked in the Manawatu then the Nelson /Marlborough area before heading overseas. He now has returned to South Canterbury/North Otago focusing on new business. Tom enjoys the challenge of helping farmers achieve their desired goals. Tom is a keen sportsman enjoying all sports especially hunting, fishing and rugby. | |
 | Tess Devine |
| Tess is originally from a sheep, beef and deer property in Kurow, North Otago. She graduated from Lincoln University with a Bachelor of Commerce in Agriculture, and following this spent two years travelling. After her return to New Zealand, Tess has been a rural manager for 3 ½ years in South Canterbury before joining ASB in 2011. Tess’s interests include horses, farming and the outdoors. | |
Lower South Island
 | Blair Evans |
| After completing a B Com Ag from Lincoln in 1994, Blair went into rural banking. Originally from Southland he returned in 2001 to continue his own development and to assist his clients in growing their business. In 2005 he was appointed to the Area Manager role. Along with the challenges and satisfaction of parenting, Blair and his wife Rachel enjoy farming deer and beef on their property near Winton. | |
 | Mike Heffernan |
| Mike grew up on the family sheep and beef farm in West Otago and after completing a Bachelor in Commerce and Agriculture (VFM) at Lincoln University started his banking career in Invercargill in 1986. As a result Mike has an extensive knowledge of the Southland / West Otago regions following over 20 years in rural banking there. Mike joined the ASB Rural team in 1995. Married to Sue, Mike also has farming interests in Dipton and in his spare time is a keen sideline supporter of his two sons' sporting activities. | |
 | Darren Homer |
| Darren has worked in rural banking since 2000. Darren graduated from Lincoln University with a Commerce degree majoring in Farm Management and Rural Valuation. As a born and bred Otago farmer with a keen interest in the family farm near Lawrence, Darren has the local knowledge, the skills and the experience to deliver practical financial solutions to help you achieve your business goals. | |
 | Luke Tweed |
| A graduate of Lincoln University, Luke holds a B.Com.Ag. degree majoring in farm management. Luke began his ASB career in Southland, before returning to his home province of Otago, where he continues to farm in conjunction with family. With his local knowledge, practical understanding, and 4 years banking experience, Luke adds considerable value to all his farming clients and their rural business. | |
 | Anna Johnstone |
| Anna originates from a sheep and beef farming property in South Canterbury. Rural Banking was the ideal career choice for Anna who completed a Bachelor of Commerce & Management at Lincoln University in 2008. Anna has been with ASB Otago Rural for 3 years having progressed from a Rural Account Manager to a Rural Manager, her enthusiasm for the role and working alongside farmers to achieve their goals make her a highly valued member of the team. | |
 | Tim Gray |
| Tim grew up on his family sheep and beef property in Southland and went on to complete a Bachelor of Commerce degree at Lincoln University. Before working in the fertiliser industry in Otago, Tim went travelling and shearing abroad and during this time Tim completed several extramural Post Graduate papers at Massey University in Finance. Tim has been involved in rural banking in Southland before moving back to Otago and joining the ASB rural team. Tim enjoys working alongside farmers and helping them achieve their goals. | |
 | Cath Lyall |
| A born and bred Southlander, Cath aspired to work in the agriculture sector from a young age. Completing her secondary schooling at Southland Girls’ High School, Cath then went on to attend Lincoln University, where she completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Agricultural) majoring in Agribusiness. More recently, Cath has been working as a Rural Bank Manager covering Eastern Southland and West Otago. Cath's interests include netball and squash as well as being involved in Young Farmers. | |
 | Emma Field |
| Emma comes from a farming background in the Manawatu. In 2008 after completing a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Agriculture at Massey, Emma joined ASB with the rural team in the Wairarapa. Two years later Emma transferred to Southland where she looks forward to helping farmers, work towards achieving their goals. Outside of work Emma enjoys being involved in the outdoors and playing social sport. | |
 | Richard Henderson |
| Richard has been involved in the banking industry since February 1981, and joined ASB in 2003 bringing with him extensive banking experience and knowledge. He has worked throughout the South Island and is now based back in his home roots of Southland. Richard is an avid sports fan and enjoys a variety of sports including touch rugby, rugby, squash, indoor netball and running, to name a few. | |
 | Mark Lankow |
| From a farming background in Canterbury, Mark completed a Bachelor of Commerce and Management degree at Lincoln University in 1998. Mark joined the ASB Rural team in 2004 with 5 years previous Rural Banking experience in Southland. He enjoys working with people and has the knowledge and experience to ensure that you are given the best opportunity to work towards your future goals. | |
| Barry Dawson |
Barry grew up on a family farm in Southland before completing a Bachelor of Commerce in Agriculture majoring in Farm Management and Rural Valuation at Lincoln University. Barry spent the next seven years rural banking in North Canterbury before moving back to Southland with ASB in 2006. | |
 | Grant Milne |
| Grant is from a Southland farming background. He has spent all his working career within the agricultural sector, the last 12 years in rural banking in both Central Otago and Southland. With his local knowledge, skills and experience he has the ability to deliver well tailored practical farming solutions to keep your rural business moving forward. Grants interests include all things family, golf, rugby and the outdoors. | |
 | Michael McKenzie |
| Michael was brought up on deer farming property in Southland. He completed a Bachelor of Commerce and Agriculture at Lincoln University before joining the ASB Rural Team in 2007. After four years in the South Canterbury/North Otago region, Michael has transferred to Southland where he is involved in managing a portfolio of existing clients along with attracting new business to the bank in the Eastern and Southern Southland region. He enjoys working alongside farmers to grow their business and achieve their desired goals. Outside of banking Michael is actively involved on the sporting fields and the family farm. | |
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