Board Members 2009

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	Murray Taggart Board Chairperson Member of Adams House Committee I am married to Gina. Our son Roscoe is in year 13 and boards at Adams House. We also have a daughter, Linda at Christchurch Girls High School. I am an Old Boy of both the school and Adams House, and was co-opted onto the Board in late 2006. We farm sheep and arable crops under irrigation near Cust in North Canterbury. Prior to purchasing our farm I worked in Corporate Banking with ANZ Bank. Off-farm activity has included a term as National Meat and Fibre Chairman, Federated Farmers. Currently I am a director of Alliance Group Ltd, and CRT Society Ltd.
	Jo Brady Deputy Board Chairperson Member of the Discipline Committee I was appointed to the Board in December 2005 then elected for a new, 3 year term in 2007. I have one son who attended CBHS, completing year 13 at the end of 2008. I have been actively involved with CBHS cricket since 2004 and enjoyed managing the development tour to Melbourne in 2006. I am an experienced Business, Marketing and HR professional with a background in media and education. I have worked in the tertiary sector in strategic marketing and management roles partnering with industry to meet current and future workforce needs. I have a thorough understanding of the National Qualifications Framework and Ministry of Education funding as well as established relationships with tertiary education providers and Industry Training Organisations. I worked in central government and was responsible for the approval and allocation of funding to a number of tertiary education organisations. Still in the education sector, I currently work for St Margaret's College as Director of Development.
	Brian Keen Chairperson of the Resources Committee Member of the Audit Committee I was co-opted onto the CBHS Board’s Resources Committee in February 2006 to support the development of the Ten Year Property Plan. I was then co-opted as a full Board member August 2006 and in the 2007 re elected to the CBHS Board of Trustees, and with this being a member of the Resources and Audit Committees. Our eldest son, Stephen, completed year 13 in 2007, and our second son Mitchell is in year 11. I have been involved with the CBHS Rugby Club since the start of 2003, with the last four years as the clubs Chairperson. Prior to that, I had a very enjoyable association of ten years, with the Cashmere Scout Group - five years as the Chairperson and five years as the Group Leader. I am currently employed with a trading company TCL Marketing Ltd, as Business Manager, having also held sales and marketing management positions with Donaghys Industries Ltd and AEP Industries Ltd.
	Sue Davidson Chairperson of Audit Committee Member of the Discipline Committee Member of the Resources Committee I was elected to the Board in March 2007. I have 3 children - a girl and two boys. My eldest boy Jamie Foley is in Year 12. I am a consultant working on a variety of financial and strategic projects . Prior to this I was Chief Executive of the Banks Peninsula District Council where I was responsible for leading a team of people to deliver infrastructural and community services to residents. I am a qualified chartered accountant and am experienced in financial management and planning, policy and strategy development, and human resources management.
	Alex McPhail Parent Trustee Chairperson of the Discipline Committee Member of the Audit Committee As a lawyer for the last thirty years I have been involved in advising schools in the course of my practice. With a son in attendance I thought I should be involved with the school from the other side of the fence and was elected to the Board in 2007. My prime interest in standing was to ensure the proud heritage of the School was being nurtured in the context of a modern progressive learning framework. With three generations of McPhail representation at Boys' High I am keen to play a role in taking the School forward for the benefit of future generations.
	Mark Jordan Parent Trustee I was co-opted into the board in 2009 and am currently the General Manager of a fuel and oil distribution business, Allied Petroleum and have held previous senior management roles with Pacific Brands and BP Oil. Married to Gendie with three children - Rachel, William and Nicholas, who is in his first year at CBHS. I am an old boy of the school and Adams House. I am interested in business and leadership, and am a member of the NZIM and Institute of Directors. I am a keen golfer and have been involved with children’s sports teams over the years.
	Liz Todd Parent Trustee I was co-opted onto the CBHS Board of Trustees in July 2009. Born and bred in Canterbury - I am married to Grant. We returned from Sydney, Australia 6 years ago having lived there for 7 years. My only son Vinny is currently in Year 10. I have been actively involved with CBHS Rugby since 2008 and greatly enjoy working with and managing the boys during Winter. Summer is enjoyable as I am a spectator at cricket. I am currently employed with Business Distributors Ltd as National Sales Manager of SIA (Swiss Industrial Abrasives) to the DIY - Builders Hardware and ART - Automotive Refinishing Trades. Prior to this I was Managing a large multi national adhesive company. I am also director of our own successful building company contracting new housing.
	Richard Taylor Staff Representative Member of the Adams House Committee Member of the Resources Committee I was elected as the Staff Trustee on the CBHS Board in June 2009. I began teaching at CBHS in 1993 taking up the position of HOD Physical Education, having previously taught at Shirley Boys' High School for 5 years. I remained in this role until 1997 and I also had a PR in Staff Appraisal for several years. I was a member of the Sports Committee for 3 years and have acted as Chairperson on the Sports and Cultural Awards selection committee for several years. In 1998 I was appointed Manager of Adams House, the school's boarding hostel. During my 12 years at Adams House I have presided over many changes, the most notable being the 18 month redevelopment of the facility. I am a member of the Adams House Committee (formally the Adams House Board) and treasurer of the Adams House Parents Association. From 1998 until 2006 I continued to teach a senior Physical Education class and have been on the Guidance Committee since 1998. My co-curricular involvement in the school has been extensive. I have coached Rugby for 16 years including the 1st XV for 7 years, winning 5 Press Cups, a National title and a World title. I was heavily involved in the development of the CBHS Rugby Club and the 1ST XV rugby festival and have been on both of those committees for many years. I have also coached Cricket, Volleyball and Kayaking. I am currently completing a Degree in Social Science from the ACU National University in Australia. The degree majors in residential care of teenagers. My wife Toni & I have three children, Tom who is in Year 9 at CBHS, Sophie and Sam.
	Hemi Tam Student Trustee
	Trevor McIntyre CBHS Principal/Headmaster Member of Resources Committee Trevor was appointed to the position of Headmaster from term 4, 2003.
	Anne Johnston Anne has been the Board’s secretary since 1992 and is employed by Canterbury Education Services. Anne’s contact details are 338 4444 or .