Born and schooled in Christchurch, I went to University in1973 where I completed a B.Sc in Human Physiology and then a B.D.S.in Dentistry. After graduating I headed off to the U.K. for five years where I worked as a Dentist, gaining valuable experience in sedation dentistry and oral surgery.

In 1984 a friend and I kitted out an old steel yacht with the intention to sail back to N.Z. via South Africa. After a couple of years on the yacht and getting as far as Turkey, we parted company and I headed back to New Zealand.

After locuming for two years I bought Jack Hayman's practice here in St. Albans, which we renamed St Albans Dental Centre. Over the years the practice has grown and in 2000 we built our present purpose built building to accommodate that growth.

I am married and have four lovely daughters and a dog. My interests include skiing, diving, multisport, music and the great outdoors generally.