Born, but arguably not bred, in Marlborough I am currently a practicing lawyer at Wisheart Macnab & Partners. I am married to Sue with three adult children and two grandchildren, with another on the way. I have been a member of the St Marks Board for some 14 or more years and was a founding trustee of the St Mark Charitable Foundation which was established to help support St Marks’ on a financial basis.

For leisure I have always enjoyed anything to do with basketball having played, refereed and coached. I still pretend to play (blocking out the pain of failing knees and ankles) . aiming to

If I have any spare time I enjoy spending time with my wife, annoying my children, and travelling.

Charles is the Board Legal Lead.

I have been involved with St Marks for over 17 years now and bring my years as a Automotive Business Owner as well as serving on a number of Community Groups to assist St Marks. I am a Strategic thinker and also Pragmatic in approach.

Jim is the Board local business lead.

'I have been involved with St Marks since 2019 and am former CEO of St Marks.

Although I came from a lived experience background of substance misuse and the criminal justice system, I have had a successful 30 year career in the field with several senior leadership roles, regionally and nationally in NZ and UK before retiring in 2024. 

I love St Marks and am committed to 'giving back' to the place where I loved working more than any other and am able to provide some clinical oversight to the Board'.

Paul is the Board Clinical Lead.

As a retired Chartered Accountant & Investment Adviser, I have had many years of governance experience, primarily in the roles of trusted adviser, Director & Trustee with private companies & Trusts.

Currently I sit on the Board of 2 other Charitable Trusts and have been a Board member of St. Marks for 10 years, I feel privileged and humbled in being able to assist St Marks in their role of saving and turning people’s lives around.

Peter is the Board Financial lead.

It is a privilege being a Board member of St Marks, my father’s family having close connections to this part of Blenheim, and on my mother’s side I whakapapa to te Atiwa, Kai Tahu and Ngati Toarangatira.

I am now in a mentoring role, having been a chartered accountant for 27 years. Along with other life skills, my aim is to contribute, tautako and lead St Marks into a changing and challenging Health environment, to make a difference in people’s lives.

I am an active relaxant including biking, kayaking and paddle boarding around Marlborough in this paradise we call home.

John is the Board Cultural Lead.

Danyon is a proud graduate of the St Mark’s Programme and spent much of his teenage years in and out of treatment centres.

Through his own journey of overcoming addiction and childhood trauma, he has gained invaluable lived experience that now fuels his passion for supporting others.

Alongside his community work, Danyon is also a qualified chef.His years in the hospitality industry helped shape his strong work ethic, resilience, and ability to connect with people from all walks of life. These qualities continue to serve him well in the support and mentoring roles he holds today.

Danyon now dedicates much of his time to working in the peer support and mentoring space, walking alongside people as they navigate their own challenges and recovery journeys.

 He is particularly passionate about supporting men who are facing difficult times, regularly facilitating men's support groups and community events that foster connection, hope, and a sense of belonging. His message is simple but powerful: no one should have to face their struggles alone.

St Mark’s holds a very special place in Danyon’s heart. The programme played a significant role in his own healing journey, and he considers it both a privilege and an honour to serve on the Board, giving back to an organisation that helped shape the person he is today and continues to change the lives of so many others.

Danyon is the Board Lived Experience Lead