Our People
Miles Mander
Chairperson
Miles holds a BAgCom from Lincoln and Dip Banking from Massey. Recently retired after 40 years working in Rural Banking and Finance. A Rural Support Trust trustee since 2004 lives on a rural block near Edgecumbe.

Patrick Andrew
Regional/Team Leader
Patrick has a Bachelor of Agricultural Science Degree and previously worked for 30 years in rural banking and finance, including private consultancy and valuation. He is skilled in planning, negotiation and strategy.
Jodie Craig
Co-ordinator
Jodie has a National Certificate in Business Administration and Computing and has previously worked for 15 years in the legal sector. She has studied as a Life Coach and grew up in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

Malcolm Fluker
Facilitator
Malcolm has a diploma in Valuation and Farm Management and previously worked for 38 years in rural banking. He has a wide knowledge of sheep, beef and dairy farming and strong relationship skills. He has helped many farmers through tough times.
Fraser McLean
Facilitator
Fraser has qualifications in agricultural commerce and dispute resolution. Fraser ran a dairy farm for over 25 years, and now enjoys tutoring industry trainees and running dairy grazers.
Felicity Clark
Facilitator
Felicity grew up in the EBOP. For 20 years she has been a personal trainer and runs a community gym on her farm. She has a diploma in psychology and counselling.
Pat Kilgarriff
Facilitator
The Trust's Facilitator Pat Kilgarriff has a bachelor's degree in Agriculture Science and worked for MAF as a farm consultant for nearly 30 years. He has since worked in private consultancy. Pat has proven skills in farm management and communications.
Viv Barr
Facilitator
Viv has a Bachelor of Education and still teaches part time in a primary school, working with children in special needs. She has been a dairy farmer for over 30 years and been an active member in many community organisations.
Kim Cawte
Secretary/Treasurer
Kim Cawte is a farmer's daughter, has been Secretary/Treasurer for the Te Puke A&P Show for 17 years, Te Puke Vet Service for 14 years and Office Manager for Bay of Plenty Federated Farmers for 12 years, so has a wide network within the farming industry.