LEADLEY Stuart

Having lived in the Ashburton district all my life, I have developed an understanding of our community’s aspirations by involving myself at a community level in a variety of roles. Historically I chaired Wakanui School Board, chaired the Arable Section of Federated Farmers (representing NZ farmers internationally), and had a long involvement in administering Collegiate Rugby Club. Currently I chair the Shareholder Committee of Electricity Ashburton (involved in Governance since 1986), chair the Mid Canterbury Rugby Union Board and am a Board member of Ashburton Trust.

I have built my business skills by developing and operating my own farming and related businesses over the last forty five years. Now retired I still own (in partnership) a farm, currently dairy, and have other minor business interests. 12 years experience on the Ashburton Trust Board gives me a clear understanding of the commercial needs to enhance the community aspirations of our business.

LILLEY Alister

Alister is a local businessman with interests in the retail, service and property sectors.  He is supported by his wife Marg, two adult sons and their families.

Elected to the Ashburton Licensing Trust board in 1995, Alister was Chairman of the Ashburton Trust Charitable Foundation.  He was then elected president of the Ashburton Licensing Trust in April 2010.

As well as his involvement in the Ashburton Trust, Alister holds numerous commercial board positions.

Alister has a true passion for the Ashburton Trust Business model – community ownership which enhances and supports all areas of Ashburton society including education, sports, the arts and welfare.

“It is my desire to build on the past results of the Ashburton Licensing Trust” says Alister, “and continue to deliver true benefits for our community’s future.”

NEUMANN Alan

Born and educated in Ashburton, I have lived and worked here my whole life. I am married to Christine with two teenage children, Vinnie and Libby.

I have worked in our family owned tyre business in partnership with my brother, Ian, for 35 years, currently managing and have interest in 10 tyre outlets throughout the South Island employing over 60 staff.

I am a member of Ashburton Plains Rotary and some of my interests outside of business include rugby, cricket, harness racing, travel and of course being involved in my children’s activities.

I have been on the Ashburton Licensing Trust Board for three terms and have been the Deputy Chairman for two terms. The Trust establishments are a tremendous asset for the community and the philosophy of donating profits to the community is one that I strongly support.

WATSON Fay, BBS, CA

I hold a business degree majoring in accounting and marketing, have been a member of the NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants since 1981, served over twenty years as the Trust's Financial Accountant, and was Manager of the Ashburton Trust Charitable Foundation for a time.  I live in Ashburton with my husband Tony, have two adult children, and work in the dairy livestock industry.

I enjoy a strong interest in the welfare of our community and stood for the Ashburton Trust to assist the responsible financial management needed for the next phase of its development, consolidating and cementing recent investments for the benefit of the community.

TRUSTEES

Jack Allen

• Aged 67 
• Farms a recently converted dairy farm at Ruapuna in partnership with family.
• Involved in many local community organizations in a voluntary capacity for many years and so is very aware of the challenges community organisations face in raising funds.
• Chairman of Ashburton Trading Society 1995 - 2003.
• Chairman of Mid-Canterbury Tennis Charitable Trust since development of Ashburton Trust Tennis Centre 10 years ago.
• Served at National level in the service organisation Lions Clubs International and still actively involved locally. 
• Takes a keen interest in community and national affairs.

Mary Ross

Mary has a registered nursing background with many years experience in all levels of the New Zealand health service but more latterly in senior management and professional leadership roles. Her most recent major appointment was of Director of Nursing & Clinical Services for the Ashburton & Rural Health Services, a position held for ten years which included a period of secondment to the West Coast DHB as well as participation in many nursing and health related committees. Mary is currently Chairman of the Christ’s College Board of Governors.