I joined Cleland Hancox Ltd in 2000, having worked in accountancy firms for the previous ten years. I completed my Chartered Accountancy qualifications in 1994. I have worked at various levels in the firm, progressing to Manager and more recently to Associate Director. I am also now a minority shareholder in the company.

The range of businesses I work with are generally small to medium sized, covering the retail, service, manufacturing and wholesale industries. I also work have some involvement in audit assignments.

Outside of work I enjoy spending time with family and am involved as team manager for my daughters school waterpolo team and also Manager of her Waikato waterpolo representative team. I am also treasurer of the Waikato Diocesan School Association, which is the school my daughters attend.