Dave is a true-blue Kiwi, whose ancestor was a signatory on the Treaty of Waitangi (Ngati Korokoro). He made a beeline into the beekeeping business when he acquired Beetek, the ‘tek’ in Ecrotek. Dave loves travelling and sports – in particular ones that start with an S: Surfing, Squash, Skiing and Soccer.

A self-confessed teenager at heart, with beekeeping in his blood, Stuart is the ‘Ecro’ in Ecrotek and the official ‘go-to guy’. He has forty years’ experience in the industry, having started at the ripe old age of twelve. Crazy about cars he also enjoys cycling and boating when time permits - and seems to love mowing big lawns!!

It’s often said that Greg is a part time director and a full-time beekeeper, so if you want to talk beekeeping, this is your man! Heading the product and operations team, Greg is always busy finding out new ways we can help beekeepers.

Rob is responsible for Product & Marketing. Volunteering in his spare time for a NZ Response Team, Rob is quick on hand in an emergency event. He's also a keen mountain biker, go-kart racer, runner, ice-hockey player and dad of one! Apparently, there aren’t enough hours in a day!

Amanda hails from Auckland, has a background in graphic design and marketing and is Ecrotek’s Customer Services guru. She keeps busy at home with baking, gardening, interior design and spending time with family & friends.

Adam is responsible for building relationships with Ecrotek’s customers, which is fitting, as his passion lies in beekeeping. He has a real love of the outdoors – enjoying mountain biking, tennis, golf, hockey, boating – and getting away for the weekend with family and friends.

Kathy works in the retail shop and greets all her customers with big smile. Her spare time sees her busy with horses, two grandchildren, and bees. Kathy loves of all sorts of hand crafts – from spinning wool to making her own creams and remedies. She also enjoys oil painting on canvas and occasionally bee boxes!

Tania is married with a family of young adults, furr babies, and bees. She has been a beekeeper for three years, and loves absolutely everything to do with bees, about bees, or with bees on it. Her hobbies include swarm catching, spending time with her family and friends, handcrafts, baking, and gardening.

Alistair was brought on board to future-proof Ecrotek. He is responsible for New Product development and exploring bee and hive research. Born and raised in Tauranga, Alistair has always had a passion for nature and the outdoors. He is a hobbyist beekeeper and in his free time enjoys eating burgers, and going to the gym.

Melissa's journey started with Ecroyd 8 years ago. You could call Melissa the ‘jack of all trades’, supporting teams with everything from customer services to production. When she and hubby are not walking the dog, or fighting 4 cats for bed space, she enjoys time with family and weekends away.

Jo has a background in Credit Control, and she now takes care of Accounts Receivable at Ecrotek. She lives in rural Auckland with her husband. She has her hands full with three children, and their pet cat. Her interests include camping, kayaking, bush walking, and catching up with friends.

Paul started working for Ecroyd in 1997, and has witnessed phenomenal growth in the beekeeping industry in that time. Paul loves the outdoors and nature combined with photography, and also enjoys bird watching. Paul believes that having fun at work is the key to a long and enjoyable working life. As they say, laughter is the best medicine.

Born in the UK in Devon, he came out to live in NZ with his parents when he was seven years old. When he’s not working he enjoys spending time with his family, playing Xbox with his boys, kayaking, quad biking, and watching science fiction, action movies and any sport where England or New Zealand are beating Australia of course

Willow enjoys soap-making, painting, making terrible puns, and “accidentally” booking overseas flights. She got into beekeeping when a swarm decided to make itself at home in her compost bin. She took it as a sign and decided to do a beginner’s course. Her motto in life is “Don’t half ass two things, whole-ass one thing”.

Simon is the eldest of four brothers born and bred in Dunedin. He spent 10 years in Ski retail, before a 2 year OE stint, and then moving to Auckland to become involved in the textile industry. When not touring the South Island in his Ecrotek ute, his hobbies include snow skiing, fishing, golf, and curling.