DIPROSE MILLER - Key Persons
Born and raised on a Hawkes Bay vineyard, Anthony attended Massey University in the 1980's. Initially acquiring a degree in Industrial Technology, Anthony moved into the Chartered Accounting profession in 1988 when he joined Candy Diprose & Partners. He is now a full member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand.
Anthony and his family settled in Te Aroha in 1990, where he enjoys motorcycling, keeping fit, playing his guitar and relaxing with his family. Anthony is also involved with a number of local community groups and has even been sighted on stage with the local amateur dramatic society.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Chairman of the Te Aroha Business Association
After attending Te Aroha College, Darren completed a degree in Applied Science (majoring in Rural Valuation) at Massey University in Palmerston North. This provided him with an excellent understanding of finance and management issues in the rural sector.
Darren joined Diprose Miller in 1998 before heading off on a four-year "OE". He rejoined Diprose Miller in 2002 and purchased an interest in the practice in 2011.
Darren, who currently serves as the chairman of the Te Aroha Business Association, is married to Megan, and together they have four young children. He enjoys watching a variety of sports, when time allows, and still plays competitive squash for the Te Aroha Club.
Ed is a chartered accountant who has developed his expertise with roles at KPMG and Virbac/Stockguard before joining the Diprose Miller team in 2015. A solid background in auditing has provided Ed with risk identification and process improvement skills. At Diprose Miller, he combines these with good budgeting and forecasting to help his clients identify opportunities for business growth and to limit exposure to shocks in their market.
Ed also has a keen interest in technology and uses it for the benefit of his clients' business. Ed is married to Hayley and together they have a young daughter. Outside of the office, Ed enjoys anything sport-related and when spare time allows can often be found on the golf course.
After growing up in Hamilton Euan progressed through the dairy industry in the Waikato to large herd 50/50 share milking with his wife Maria and two children. Deciding on a career change Euan commenced working at Diprose Miller in 2009 while studying towards a Bachelor of Management Studies at Waikato University and qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 2015. Euan had a break away from Diprose Miller working as a DairyNZ Consulting Officer for four years helping farmers with farm performance and profitability before returning to Diprose Miller working from the Morrinsville office.
Euan enjoys working with clients helping them to achieve optimal business and farm profitability and equity growth as well as a strong focus on client service. Out of the office you will find Euan working on his block near Morrinsville carrying out a native planting restoration project, doing woodwork projects or tramping.
One of only a handful of female Chartered Accountants servicing the rural sector, Jeanette grew up on her parents' dairy farm near Te Aroha. She joined Diprose Miller Ltd in 2006 and became a director in 2008.
Jeanette has over 20 years' experience working in accounting and taxation. She also has background experience in farming and operates a business outside of Chartered Accountancy.
In her spare time, Jeanette enjoys spending time at the beach - fishing, diving or just reading a good book. She is a supporter of the Chiefs and the Waikato-BOP Magic. An avid traveller, she has explored many exciting destinations around the world.
Born in Auckland and raised in Te Aroha, Keith attended Te Aroha Primary School and Te Aroha College. He gained his accounting qualification at the Waikato Institute of Technology (WINTEC).
Keith joined Candy Tappin & Diprose in 1976, becoming a partner in 1978. He has extensive knowledge of farm and business accounting along with Estate and Trust Planning. Keith is about to be recognised by the Accountants Society with an award for 40 years as a member.
Married to Rita, a Te Aroha girl, they have three adult sons and eight grandchildren. A member of the College Old Boys Rugby Club, Keith has an interest in most sports, especially rugby, rugby league and cricket. He's also not averse to watching the odd horse race! Keith also enjoys reading, gardening a bit of tramping, and watching his grandchildren's sporting endeavours.
Melissa was brought up on a dairy farm in Te Aroha and later moved to Canterbury with her husband Justin. While in the South Island they were named Sharemilkers / Farmers of the Year in 2015.
Sharon has been with Diprose Miller since 2003 and earned her CA qualification while working full time. She brings years of expertise in accounting and taxation, along with her community-based values to build relationships with clients and help them understand all levels of their business. She has a keen interest in assisting clients with business growth and achieving their goals.
Sharon is married to Allister and together they have 2 daughters. A proud Te Aroha local, she has been involved with a number of local community groups at different levels. In her spare time, Sharon enjoys playing netball and squash plus following her daughters various sporting activities.
Out of the office, Steven has an interest in most sports. At present you will most likely find him on the squash court or tramping many of the great walks around New Zealand. Steven is also a keen traveller with plenty of destinations already explored but plenty more still to see.