Meet the Grief Support Services Board
Introducing Peter Gibbs
Role on the Board: Chairman
Occupation / Interests: travel, cycling, kayaking, photography and people, semi retired from a career in the travel industry
Interest in Grief Support Services: I believe that Grief Support Services does great work in the community and I'm passionate about about its growth and continuation to assist those who need this special service.
Role on the Board: Chairman
Occupation / Interests: travel, cycling, kayaking, photography and people, semi retired from a career in the travel industry
Interest in Grief Support Services: I believe that Grief Support Services does great work in the community and I'm passionate about about its growth and continuation to assist those who need this special service.
Introducing Eddie Jackson
Role on the Board: Treasurer
Occupation/Interests: Retired after having been a senior manager for 30 years, most latterly as CEO/GM of the Midland and Central regions of St John. Originally qualified as a Public Valuer prior to joining the ambulance service. I have an MBA (with distinction) from Waikato University and am a member of both NZ IoD and NZ Institute of Management. My interests include golf, travel and development of people in business.
Interest in Grief Support Services: I believe in the value of the services provided by Grief Support Services. I am happy to make my expertise available to ensure a financially sustainable organisation and a great place for staff to work. I also have positions on two other organisations in Tauranga - St John area committee and am Deputy Chair of Age Concern Tauranga both of which operate as health support agencies.
Role on the Board: Treasurer
Occupation/Interests: Retired after having been a senior manager for 30 years, most latterly as CEO/GM of the Midland and Central regions of St John. Originally qualified as a Public Valuer prior to joining the ambulance service. I have an MBA (with distinction) from Waikato University and am a member of both NZ IoD and NZ Institute of Management. My interests include golf, travel and development of people in business.
Interest in Grief Support Services: I believe in the value of the services provided by Grief Support Services. I am happy to make my expertise available to ensure a financially sustainable organisation and a great place for staff to work. I also have positions on two other organisations in Tauranga - St John area committee and am Deputy Chair of Age Concern Tauranga both of which operate as health support agencies.
Introducing Bronwyn Jackson
Role on the Board: Board Member
Occupation / Interests: Assurance and Compliance Specialist at Trustpower. I enjoy yoga, gardening, biking and golf.
Interest in Grief Support Services: Grief Support Services offers a unique service to the community. The counsellors are professional and dedicated to helping people through grief, whatever the cause. The service is not found anywhere else in the community. I am happy to support the staff, students and volunteers in any way possible.
Role on the Board: Board Member
Occupation / Interests: Assurance and Compliance Specialist at Trustpower. I enjoy yoga, gardening, biking and golf.
Interest in Grief Support Services: Grief Support Services offers a unique service to the community. The counsellors are professional and dedicated to helping people through grief, whatever the cause. The service is not found anywhere else in the community. I am happy to support the staff, students and volunteers in any way possible.
