Chris Smith Glass Key Personnel

Chris Smith - Manager/Owner

First Started Glazing: 1985
Qualifications: New Zealand Trade Certificate in Flat Glass Working
Interests: Golf, Cricket and Rugby
Sports Teams I support: Manchester United Supreme Fan
Background: Over 14 years in Business - started up in a garage in 1993. Has worked locally and internationally for various glass companies.
Goals: To coach kids at cricket and put something back into the game.

Shane Gilbert / Glazier Manager

First Started Glazing: 1993
Qualifications: New Zealand Trade Certificate in Flat Glass Working
Interests: Paint Ball Shooting and Motorsports
Sports Teams I support: BOP Steamers
Background:  Have done most types of glazing including:  Structural/High rise; Commercial/ Floor to ceiling partitioning; Shop fronts/ Electronic doors; Frameless Showers/ glass blocks; Ballustrade/ Suspended; Aquariums; Leadlight windows; Mirrors; Film tinting. Have 3 years in cutting all glass and hand polishing experience freehand cutting.

Wendy Sansom - Reception/Accounts

Started at Chris Smith Glass: April 2005     
Interests: Gardening, The Beach and Family
Sports  I enjoy: Netball, cycling and Triathlons
Background: Administration and Office work. 
Goals: To see more of Australia.

Marian Smith - Owner

Started Chris Smith Glass with Chris in 1983
Work History: BNZ, ANZ, Trustpower and Mother help
Interests: Gardening, Family,Walking and Shoes
Sports Teams I support: Silver Ferns and the All Blacks
Background: Over 15 years Banking experience, 14 years in business with Chris and mother of one.                                                                                                                           

Cameron Osborne/ Glazier

Started at Chris Smith Glass : April 2008
First Started Glazing : 1994
Interests : Mountain Biking, BMX ,Stone Brothers Racing "Go The Ford", Commitee member for the Rotorua BMX where my children race and love the redwoods
Background: Started in Autoglass specialised in Buses,Trains,Trucks, Cars and Cranes

Beverly Skilling - Office Manager

Started at Chris Smith Glass : June 2008
Interests : Golf, Walking, Book Club, Travel, Open Contract Bridge Player
Background : Chartered Accountants, Tachikawa Forest Products, Office Management and Accounting

Gary Donovan - Dickson- Glazier

Started back at Chris Smith Glass - November 2008  after an Overseas Working Holiday

Qualified Glazier who has experience in all facets of flat glass glazing