Our Executive Committee
Advisory
Nathan Busch National President
Nathan is the Director of Busch Joinery in Ashburton and has been a Registered Master Joiner for 14 years. Nathan is an advocate of mentoring and giving back to a thriving profession.
Nathan Moore
Vice President
Nathan has been member for 22 years and has been active in representing joinery on standards committees. Nathan is a Director of Hagley Kitchens in Christchurch.
Grant Smith
Second Vice President
Grant, a Director of Commercial Joinery in Wellington, is passionate about adding value to our living and workspaces with quality timber joinery products and focusses on advancing training opportunities for the next generation.
Andrew Reilly
Past President
Andrew is a voice for apprenticeships and internships and a profession that thrives. He has been serving on the Executive Committee for 6 years and believes that networking breaks down barriers and grows inclusion. Andrew is a Director of Reilly Joinery in Fielding.
Ian Lothian Independent Governance Advisor
Ian joined the Executive Committee as an independent governance adviser, is a member of IOD and CAANZ.
Regional Presidents
Rob Pickup
Auckland Branch President
Rob is a Director of Total Timba Joinery coming from a background in engineering, he has been active member for 24 years and believes in the value of mentoring through knowledge sharing.
Cherie van der Poel Waikato & Bay of Plenty Branch President
Cherie is a Director of Got it Made Kitchens and is an advocate of membership that share knowledge and promotes best practices. Cherie as been a member for 6 years.
Bryan Frank
Taranaki Branch President
Bryan has been a member since 2012 and is active in the promotion of joinery as an excellent career choice. Bryan is a Director of Pace Modular in New Plymouth.
Robin Holthusen Hawkes Bay – Poverty Bay Branch President
Robin, values professional customer experiences, and is a director of Kakapo Joinery. Serving on the Executive Committee for the first time, Robin has been a member for five years.
Kristine Holmes Central Branch President
At Mastercraft Kitchens by Healey, Kristine is making a difference with her valuable contributions. Her passion for joinery has led her to receive the Myles Sellers Memorial Award for Outstanding Culture in Joinery in 2023. Her hard work and dedication inspire others to strive for excellence.
Anthony Neustroski Wellington Branch President
Anthony is the Director of Maymorn Joiners and has been an active member since 2007 and served on the Executive in multiple roles. Anthony is the recipient of the Owen Wright Memorial Trophy 2023 for services to industry.
Paul Rusbatch
Nelson & Marlborough Branch President
A member since 2014, Paul is an experienced joiner – cabinet maker who loves a challenge. Paul has a special interest in training and giving young people a chance to thrive. Paul is the Joinery Manager at ITM Joinery, Nelson.
Nathan Moore Canterbury Branch President
Nathan has been member for 22 years and has been active in representing joinery on standards committees. Nathan is a Director of Hagley Kitchens in Christchurch.
Warren Atwill
Waitaki Branch President
Warren is the Director of Joinery Zone in Timaru and an active industry advocate. He was an award winner during his apprenticeship and has been a Registered Master Joiner since 2012. Warren has also served on the Executive in previous tenures.
Kate Rule-Munro Otago- Southland Branch President
Kate is the Director of B&M Joinery in Cromwell and has been a member since 2017. She advocates for the value of having a diverse workforce and is proactive in supporting people to achieve great learning outcomes.