SKYLARC - Key Persons

Ian Talbot joins Skylarc from a background in the transport and logistics industry primarily working as a 2IC/supervisor in multiple import/export/domestic operations where quality of work was of the utmost importance. Also qualified as a computer/network service technician Ian utilises these technical skills on a daily basis to ensure our customers receive the best possible outcome.

Joseph Kalee comes form a formal background in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Cartography and IT science fields, both in the US and in New Zealand. He also has past experience in commercial Ebay selling which led him to become involved in Trademe selling in New Zealand by working for one of New Zealand's largest auction houses. He currently freelances in GIS on the side while assisting Sam full time in growing Skylarc into a leading online auction house.

Recruited early on in his career by a large auction house, Sam started out as a traditional auctioneer before working his way to National Commercial Manager, in the process transitioning a failing traditional auction house into a multi-million dollar Trade Me operation. Over the years Sam has run some of New Zealand's largest online event auctions. Sam founded Skylarc to create an auction business with a focus on industry aimed at maximising vendor return through the highest possible quality.