Why did you start umpiring?
Left playing the game at an early age and after a while missed it, but didn’t want to play again.

Who has given you the most help in your career?
Too many people to single one out, but my wife is a huge support.

Describe memories from your first NZC appointment.
It was a Women’s Development Tournament in Christchurch – I remember the coaches were hard work!

Which is your favourite cricket ground to umpire at and why?
The No 1 ground at Eden Park is special to me - as a child I went to all the games there and dreamt one day of playing there.

What's the strangest thing you've seen happen on field?
In an ODI when NZ played India at Hamilton, an Indian man, fully dressed, ran onto the field. Apparently he just wanted to shake the hand of MS Dhoni!

Greatest cricket moment you've seen on field?
I was lucky enough to be the reserve umpire when Brendan McCullum scored a triple century at the Basin Reserve.

If you could invent a new law or playing condition, what would it be?
That One Day games are played over four innings of 25 overs, with the second innings carried on from the first. That way no need for DLS, as the score at the end of 25 overs stands as their score.

Why should people get involved in umpiring?
The old adage – best seat in the house. It’s also one hell of a challenge!

What advice would you give to aspiring umpires?
If you enjoy it, keep doing it.

Favourite Cricketer growing up:
Richard Hadlee

Date of Birth:
25 August 1970

Place of Birth:
Auckland

Describe yourself in just a few words:
Independent, organised, determined, fun

Favourite other sports:
Golf & Squash

Which cricket club did you play for?
Takapuna

First ever fulltime job:
Assistant Golf Professional

Favourite holiday destination:
On a sandy beach somewhere in New Zealand

Which other sporting event in the world would you love to attend:
The Masters

Favourite food:
Anything my wife cooks (lucky for me she’s a chef)

Which talent do you wish you had?
To be better at golf!

What's the best advice you've received?
Control the controllables

If you could invite three people to dinner, who would they be?
Greg Norman, Sir Edmund Hillary, Billy T James