I have achieved 6 subjects School Certificate, left school for an apprenticeship with Geoff Morris Auto Electrics, obtaining Trade Certificate and Advanced Trade Certificate, leaving to help in build up Lowry Brothers Auto Electrical department, then starting up my own venture as a Mobile Auto Electrician for 13 years before acquiring a full workshop and employing, more staff for a Auto Electrical workshop and still satisfying my existing mobile customers, before excepting and offer to become an Electric Fork-hoist technician for SG Equipment, moving to Australia to be with my Wife. I have always maintained an interest in motor vehicles, serving on the Pukekohe Car Club Committee for nearly 19 years, asssiting in various volunteer roles , I have built and maintained my own Rally cars, and have assisted in the build and wiring of several cars from scratch. I also enjoy Mountain biking on a social level.