Jason is our CEO, based in our Cromwell Office. He brings his wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience within the private and public sectors at an executive management level to the team.

With over 30 years in the planning, spatial, environmental, and engineering space, Jason is no stranger to the ever-changing industry we work in. Before this role, Jason was the CEO of a local environmental and geotechnical business in Central Otago, Southland , and Canterbury, and prior to that, the NZ Director of Operations (Environmental Spatial, Planning and Water Engineering) for a large global consultancy.

Jason is practical and people-focused, and it is his passion for our industry that makes him a great fit for our business.

In his spare time, Jason enjoys spending time with his family, farming, classic cars, and anything outdoors, from fishing, hunting, boating, to gold mining and prospecting!

Walter is an experienced planning professional with over 15 years in the industry, including more than a decade as a consultant advising clients across the full spectrum of New Zealand’s planning and development regulations. As Principal Planner, Walter specialises in working closely with clients to explore practical options, navigate complex planning frameworks, and see projects through to successful outcomes.

With a rural background and a strong understanding of land-based industries, Walter particularly enjoys supporting farmers and rural landowners through regulatory processes. Based in our Cromwell office, he brings a strategic and solutions-focused approach to a wide range of projects across the South Island.

Outside of work, Walter enjoys spending time outdoors with his family—running, biking, skiing, and playing squash.

Nathan is a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor and joined the company’s Cromwell office in 2012. He began his surveying career in 1995 working for a small firm specialising in engineering and industrial measurement survey. While working he studied part time towards the New Zealand Certificate in Land Surveying and graduated in 1998.

He then moved to a Land Surveying firm and gained a wealth of experience in Cadastral Surveying before heading to Dunedin to study towards his bachelor’s degree. Nathan graduated with a Bachelor of Surveying with First Class Honours in 2004. He stayed in Otago and proceeded to gain experience in highway design, land development engineering and construction. He has since passed his Cadastral Surveyors Licensing Board requirements and admitted as a full member to the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors. Nathan is now working towards becoming a Registered Professional Surveyor.

Nathan brings over 20 years of experience in a variety of survey disciplines to the company. He has worked on a number of large land development projects including stage 1 and 2 of the Millbrook Land to the west development and also held a leading role in geometrical design and construction of the Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell.

Nathan now calls Cromwell home after living in there for the past 10 years. He is an avid mountain biker, hockey player and motorsport enthusiast.