EVERGREEN LANDCARE - Key Persons
Ben Cunningham joined the business in 2010 and learned from the ground up. He is now a company director and shareholder.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Management Team
- National Major Projects Manager
Bryce brings a wide range of skills and experience to his role as National Major Projects Manager, having previously been in a Regional Manager role covering Waikato and the Lower North Island. Prior to coming on board to Evergreen Landcare, Bryce, previously owned and ran a successful landscaping company. He has extensive hands-on experience and a strong understanding on the variety of services that Evergreen Landcare offer.
His management skills and can-do attitude alongside his Diploma in Landscape Design and National Certificate in Horticulture make him the perfect person to maintain and develop strong customer relations whilst over seeing our National Projects.
Carley Miller is our Office Manager who works closing with our teams nationwide. Carley has a strong background in office management and administrative systems which she has gained her experience working in the construction and manufacturing industries. Having completed a National Certificate in Information Essential Technology Level 4, NZ Certificate in Small Business Level 4 and currently studying to gain a Diploma in Accounting she brings a wealth of knowledge across all office processes.
Job Titles:
- Operations Manager
- Regional Manager
- Auckland Operations Manager
Darren House is Auckland Operations Manager. Darren has a great passion for the environment and horticulture sector, starting off on the tools he has progressed his career through various roles in these sectors both here and in the UK picking up valuable knowledge and experience to get to where he is now.
As our Operations Manager for Auckland, his knowledge and experience are valuable to leading high performing teams to carry out various projects and maintenance programs across the Auckland region along with providing a high level of client liaison to ensure projects are on track and on time.
Hamish Cunningham and his wife Sally purchased the company in 2003. Since then he has developed a vast knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the construction, roading, contracting, and mining industries of New Zealand.
Hamish is a company director and has played a major influence in the development and expansion of the company to date and now with the strong management team is keen to keep this progress going. Making sure Evergreen Landcare's service and delivery is true to our core values.
Job Titles:
- Regional Manager
- Plenty Operations Manager
Jon is Bay of Plenty Operations Manager. Jon joined the company in 2014 on the tools bringing his turf and landscaping experience. Showing strong leadership Jon soon became lead foreman, then Operations Manager. In 2019 Jon left and furthered his career gaining a lot of knowledge in the Civil Construction area, in particular project management and rejoining Evergreen Landcare in 2023.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Management Team
- Regional Manager
- Regional Manager Northern North Island
Josh is Regional Manager Northern North Island. Josh has 15 years' experience in Landscaping and Horticulture sector, starting off as a Horticultural Technician learning all facets of the trade having worked across commercial, residential, and council projects, while completing a National Certificate in Advanced Level 4 Amenity Horticulture. Josh then quickly progressed into team leader and management roles, one of which saw him implement and manage the Auckland City Council's Street tree contract for 5 years in a row as well as playing a prominent role in the completion and opening of Barry Curtis Park.
With a friendly and outgoing attitude, Josh prides himself on his attention to detail, problem solving ability and communication with customers to ensure we turn our client visions into reality.
Job Titles:
- Estimator
- Quantity Surveyor
- Regional Manager
Paddy is Estimator/Quantity Surveyor joining the company in 2022. An experienced Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the construction sector, covering a wide range of projects within the Residential, Commercial and Civil fields. He specialises in Management, Project Estimation, Negotiation and Cost Control.
Job Titles:
- Operations Manager
- Regional Manager
Simon brings 25 years of experience in amenity horticulture to his role as the Wellington Operations Manager, having worked in a range of industry sectors both within New Zealand and overseas.
With a national horticultural certification, training, experience in management, leadership, a strong focus on customer relationships and our team, Simon is best placed to oversee the landscaping and core activity