Heather McClean
Qualifications:
- BSc (Hons in Human Nutrition)
- PGDip Sc (Community Nutrition)
Experiences:
My early career was in nutrition research. I married and raised 4 sons in Palmerston North, working part-time at Massey University, initially in nutrition communications and marketing. My role now as a capability facilitator involves coordinating multidisciplinary and multicultural teams; establishing and maintaining networks between academics, schools and industry and mentoring people in study, employment and life. I joined the TANCS trust in 2009.
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.