MEET OUR TEAM

“A partner, not a supplier”

Matthew has been involved with Presco Environmental Services since it was purchased in 2006. He is the self-confessed Grandpa of the business having established and worked in every role in it at some point. Currently he calls himself the Senior Industrial Hygiene and Clean Air advisor, and puts his energies into supporting clients to meet their food safety compliance requirements.

With over a decade of experience, 24 training certificates, a hands-on/can-do approach and his cheery smile, Matthew would like to think that his clients get the best industrial cleaning service on the planet.

Occasionally Matthew is also let loose on spreading the company’s sustainability vision to the world at large and has taken a liking to posting articles on LinkedIn.

At work, Matthew is a disciple of continuous improvement, has a ‘glass half full’ view of the economy, diligently feeds his coffee addiction and is a dedicated researcher of inspirational (and humorous) quotes.

At home, when he is not recovering from the perils of parenthood or running a taxi service for his three children, Matthew enjoys reading (anything from Dickens through to Calvin and Hobbs,) Music, trying new foods and back yard sports (highly competitive stuff!) If he’s not home then you can probably find him with the family around a camp fire somewhere along Taranaki’s beautiful and rugged coast line.

Sharon joined Presco in March 2014. As Finance Manager she is responsible for managing the finances and supporting the CEO in his role.

Before joining Presco Sharon worked for 25 years in an accountancy office.

A coffee is a never too far away from Sharon when she is budgeting and planning the finances for the company.

Outside of work, Sharon’s time is spent with her husband, children, grandchildren, dogs, cat and managing their lifestyle block which has way too many hills for her liking.

Tango Tango, Ivy KEARNEY (nee PHILLIPS) born to Rangiwhakaata Jack PHILLIPS and Ivy Tangotango RANGI number 10 of 11 children. Born and raised on a dairy farm in Okaiawa, educated at Okaiawa Primary School then onto Hawera Intermediate and High School. Started her working career in Wellington working in many private businesses from ground level up then later joined the Public Sector with various Government Agencies for 30 plus years. It was there that she found my niche for finances. Her hobbies or favourite things to do were playing Netball, Softball, Basketball also found a passion in Managing Men’s and Women’s Netball Teams for Wellington Region Representative Tournaments.

Returned home to Taranaki in 2007 and worked in various businesses as an employee / contractor before joining the Presco Family managing Accounts Payable. Her favourite thing to do is to contribute her time and skills to non-profit organisations.

Steve is the CEO of the entire Presco group of companies.

He brings 43 Years’ experience in servicing customers and working under pressure to meet factory and contractors time lines and was responsible as site Forman for the complete electrical installation of the first large Powder Dry store and the Refrigeration electrical installation for the first Butter Cold store for Kiwi (now Fonterra).

In 1991 Steve started Presco, to provide employment for his family, doing electrical contracting ( since sold to JLE) and hired 1 piece of Access equipment to the local contractors and industry of which we still service all these today from Presco Hire. “Start with what you know and build up what you can” under wrote this commitment.

Providing an enjoyable work environment that gives staff satisfaction is a must for Steve and is his main focus so the team in turn provide top customer experience. Steve also continues to have a vested interest in the development of innovative Stainless Steel Architecture art work.

Outside of work, Steve enjoys building a strong family unit. Doing things for others is also very important, Steve has served the last 21 years on a local School Trust and management team which has been a very rewarding journey for him, resulting in excellent scholars performing to the best of their abilities. One of Steve’s main highlights of this time was push biking 58km to raise funds for the school of which he received the “Overcomer of the day award” as he arrived in last to the destination.

Daniel started with Presco back in 2010. After 5 and a half years keeping busy as an industrial technician, Daniel is now the industrial technician team leader which involves organising the teams day to day jobs, scoping work and… the best part, still getting on the tools everyday.

Daniel thrives on a challenge and is driven by being good at whatever he tries. All this means, get him in a competitive situation and you’ve got one damn good competitor!

Outside of work, Daniel spends as much time as he can with his 2 year old daughter and enjoys social sport.

Daniel has had lots of interesting experiences in his 32 years. After living in Patea whilst a teenager, he left to spend eight years in the RNZN as an Electronic Warfare specialist including a 7 month deployment in the gulf of Oman/ Persian gulf in 2004!

Jack of All Trades, Master of Some

Chris is the general factotum for Presco Hire (another of Presco’s companies) with the formal title of Administration Assistant.

He is a Jack of All Trades, and master of some. His role includes Administration, Accounts Receivable, QHSE (for all Presco’s divisions), IT, Customer Service and anything else that no one has time for. He thoroughly enjoys the challenge of this diverse role even if it does involve some tongue-poking concentration from this hard-working ginger-haired person.

He is currently studying a diploma in Business Studies (Accountancy) with a Massey Scholarship as he looks to pursue a career in accounting and finance. At home, when he is not staring at his computer screen under the pretense of doing study, he is either planning to ride his road bike or hike up Mount Taranaki. He loves to travel to see different places, and his dream is to have a pilot’s license someday – which may explain why his head is constantly in the air?