Meet our Trustees.

PATRON

Kathy was one of the founding members of The Trust and has very recently stepped down from Chair. Kathy owns Replete Café & Store, which she established with her husband 25 years ago. Her philosophy is to give as much of herself as possible and this is shown through her strength in networking and relationships with the community, understanding of processes and meticulous attention to detail. Kathy is now Patron of the Trust.

SECRETARY/TREASURER

Kim, our Secretary and Treasurer, moved to Taupo 14 years ago from her hometown of Wellington, where she had gained her Bachelor of Design and worked as a creative copywriter for advertising agency Clemenger BBDO. Kim now owns and runs two busy shops in Taupo with her husband, as well as chasing their two young children. Kim has an interest in art and photography, a passion for creative problem solving and a can-do attitude that benefit the trust a number of ways.

Chair

Chris has recently taken up the reins as Chair of the Trust. Eight Years ago Chris retired from his successful career in advertising as an Art Director and Creative Director of Colenso and Clemenger BBDO. Throughout his career he has won many local and international awards and travelled the world to chair several award juries. He is now a full time artist and has been a finalist in the Wallace art awards. Chris brings to the Trust his great understanding of the art world, his creative strategising skills and a talent for public speaking and captivating presentations.

Art and sculpture has been a major part of Peter’s life since the 1960’s when he started collecting and trading in works by established NZ artists. He founded Ferner Galleries in 1980 and now has a personal art collection of over 800 works. Peter brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that is invaluable to the Trust. His passion for art now sees him travelling the world, viewing and photographing art and sculpture and bringing back new ideas and inspiration with him.