Heather McClean
Qualifications:
- BSc (Hons in Human Nutrition)
- PGDip Sc (Community Nutrition)
Experience
Palmerston North has been my home ofor over 40 years. With my husband Alan, I have raised four sons, while also maintaining a part-time position at Massey University. My early career was in nutrition, communications and marketing. Later as a capability facilitator, I organised multicultural teams, fostering collaboration between academia, schools, and industry. Guiding individuals through various stages of study, employment, and life became a highlight of my work.
In 2009, I embarked on a new chapter by joining TANCS trust, where I continued to contribute my expertise and passion in a governance role.
Retirement now offers me the opportunity to focus on the richness of the work at TANCS, while I savour time to enjoy family and personal pursuits.
Loves:
To walk and talk with family and friends in our beautiful outdoors, sewing, films, a good read, sharing good food with others.
Kenneth Mark Bidlake
Experience:
Technical support and production management at dairy companies. Chemical engineering, project management and commissioning of dairy factory projects.
Small Business owner of Zowie Ltd involved in playground and play equipment design and manufacture.
Committee member of sports clubs and a Trustee of TANCS since 2008.
What Spins my Wheels:
Driving a car fast on road or track especially my 1974 Lotus which I maintain. Energy conservation and electric cars (EVs). I have been in or am currently in car, Blokart, and mountain bike clubs. Used to play rugby and softball and coached junior basketball and hockey. I currently snow ski and ride mountain bikes.
Grant Baldwin
Grant currently runs his own business providing spreadsheet design and coaching services. Grant has strengths in Harmony and enjoys gathering diverse voices and building consensus.
Qualifications:
- BSC (MathInf) from Massey University
- Post graduate diploma in teaching (Secondary)
Experience(s):
Grant is analytical and can sort through information quickly to discern the key points. Grant brings clarity to complex discussions by identifying the key decision variables and focusing the required decisions on these. He will clarify the actions that come out of these decisions.
Length/Service to TANCS Board of Trustees:
Grant has been on the board since July 2012. At various times he has served as note taker and secretary and has recently taken on the role of treasurer.
Angela Drake
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Law
- Bachelor of Arts (French and Spanish)
Experiences:
My early career was in family law in the Hawkes Bay. Over the last 7 years I’ve held various advisory roles at Massey University, supporting the University’s Research & Enterprise, International Relations, Global Engagement and Strategic Transformation. I joined the TANCS trust in May 2021.
Loves:
To see people reaching their full potential, sharing good food with others, adventures in the great outdoors, discovering new languages and cultures, family and friends.
Peter Crawford
I returned to Palmerston North in 2005 to support my parents in their older age. I am passionate about seeing people in the church mobilised into the opportunities God has for them in our community and for 20 years have been running a Christian financial teaching ministry. I am currently working part-time as the Economic Policy Advisor at Palmerston North City Council, but am in the process of moving at the end of June into working on a voluntary basis with two Christian ministries; Simply Mobilizing and Crown Financial Ministries.
Garry Aiken
Experiences:
I have spent the majority of my life in Levin. I have been married for over 40 years to Francelle & we have two sons, one daughter in law, and two grandsons.
Loves:
Spending time with my wife. Helping others, where I can make difference.
Mark Easton
Experiences:
I have been proud to call Palmerston North my home for most of my life, although two years living in France gave me a great experience of what it is like to be part of a migrant community and the associated challenges.
For the last decade I have founded and run Nodero, a software and digital services company with over 20 staff. My role involves leadership, establishing and executing strategy, client relationship and business development. It’s also still a pleasure to get my hands dirty, problem solving and writing code when there is an opportunity.
I joined the Te Aroha Noa board in 2023 but have had family connection almost since it began so am passionate about its amazing role in the community
Loves:
Most of my spare time revolves around my family , spending time with my wife, 4 kids (spanning 3 generations!) and 2 grandkids.
I am passionate about helping others and mentoring younger people whether through work, family or the community
I also love music – singing , playing trombone and bass in various funk, jazz, ska and folk bands over the years.