I started my career as a frontline ambulance officer with the Wellington Free Ambulance Service where I served for 18 years, going on to become the Deputy Chief Ambulance Officer before moving to St John.

I have served St John for more than 50 years and held various volunteer and paid positions ​​including, District Commissioner, Youth Manager, Area Committee Member, General Manager Midland Region (now part of Central region), Operations Manager, and General Manager for Northern Region, before being appointed to the part-time position of Head of Order Matters, later retitled Priory Secretary. I am currently a member of the Priory Board.

I have previously also served the Priory of St John as Director of Ceremonies for seven​ years and a member of the Priory Chapter for three years.​​

I live in Hamilton with Kate, and we have four children, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren with our blended families.

We have a small caravan, I go fishing occasionally and enjoy some casual golf. I also take the opportunity to ride my Harley Davidson sports glide motorcycle as often as possible but only when the weather is fine.