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Meet Our Team

Tauranga City Venues Limited (TCVL) is a Council controlled organisation.  The Board of Trustees meets monthly and reports back to Council via Council representative: Mayor Stuart Crosby.
 

Board of Directors & Management Team

John Adshead (Acting Chairman)

I made NZ my home 32 years ago, then moved to the Mount in 2006. In 1982 I set up my own promotions company, which has led to my involvement in many sporting and corporate events. My expertise is in the development of sport and people. I look forward as a director of TCVL to helping develop Baypark to become one of the top venues in NZ.
 

Rex Pollock (Director)

A semi retired businessman; originally from Taranaki and I've lived in Tauranga for the past 50 years. I was the sole shareholder & director of Todd & Pollock Group of five Companies for 42 years selling three companies in 2006. Todd & Pollock were the major sponsors of Speedway for 20 years. I feel strongly about supporting the local community with recycling monies into the local schools, sports clubs, local events, youth & people. I am still active in my property developing, construction and crane hire companies. I am a life member of a couple of organisations after spending long periods on executive committees.  I have a strong desire for success, always working the edge; I will strive to achieve the best results for Tauranga, its businesses, its people & its facilities.

Mayor Stuart Crosby  (Director)
Mayor Crosby has a strong background in Local Government. He has been an elected representative since 1986, serving as chairman on various committees and a period as Deputy Mayor. Mayor Crosby had a business background both in the electrical contracting and building industry. He now devotes all of his time to the position of Mayor both within Council and to the wider community. His vision is for a “City of all ages” based on providing for today and planning for tomorrow. Mayor Crosby is married to Lesley with one daughter Jessica and enjoys walking and motorsport for recreation.
Bernie Gillon (Director)

Bernie has spent most of his life in Tauranga. He attended Pyes Pa School and Tauranga Boys College. In 1987 Bernie was employed as General Manager of Jennian Homes in Tauranga. He then purchased not only the Tauranga Company but also the Jennian Homes Brand, which he grew to become one of New Zealand’s largest and most successful residential building companies. In 2005 when he sold the Jennian Group it had a combined  turnover exceeding $100 million per annum. Bernie is a keen sportsman who has focused on Motorsports in the last 20 years, he has competed successfully in New Zealand and Australia gaining Championship Podium finishes on both sides of the Tasman. He is very enthusiastic about being appointed to the Board of TCVL as he believes that Baypark Stadium will become one of the leading Event Centres in New Zealand, which will not only provide a wide range of entertainment options for the community but also provide significant employment and revenue to the Tauranga District.

Daryl French (Director)
I have been part of the ICT industry for over 25 years, mainly in sales, marketing and senior management roles. Previously I was with IBM Asia Pacific until recently returning to a Organisational Development role for IBM NZ. I am a founding Director of the NZ ICT association, and am still a sitting Board member.  I have a long time relationship with Business Mentors NZ & the Chamber of Commerce and locally am a member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors, the Western BOP Investors Forum and a Director of Stoney Creek clothing.  I am a very keen trout fisherman writing a regular column, and have a genuine interest in all sports. I strongly believe Baypark has huge potential and am looking forward to working with the existing team to realise that, for the benefit of all people living in the Bay.
Graeme Elvin (Director)
Bayparks Management and Staff
Ervin McSweeney - General Manager
Karen Gemmell - Business Manager
Ann Killgour - Financial Manager
Amy Kemeys - Events Co-Ordinator
Lucretia Graves - Office Manager/PA
Tony Bagley - Security Manager
Sjaak Schipper - Maintenance & Grounds Manager
Geoff Silva - Grounds Maintenance