Our Board of Directors

To advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of  Certified Builders Association of NZ so as to support the organization’s mission and needs.

We are proud to present the Certified Builders Association of New Zealand’s Board of Directors:

Chairman Acting CEO CHAIRMAN
Allan Shaw – Atrium Homes
Current National Chairman of CBANZ and a member for 10 years, serving 5 years on the Board.  40 years experience in the building industry and Managing Director of Atrium Homes for 12 years.  I am committed and passionate about the future of our industry through advocacy, education and communication with our members.
Mobile: 021 906 486
MArk Dobbs Northern Region Board Member NORTHERN REGION
Mark Dobbs – md construction
Having completed my carpentry apprenticeship in 1992, and working around the world.  I started my own company md construction in 1998, joining CBANZ in 2001 and being elected as Whangarei president (2004 – 2008) and member of the board since 2008.
Mobile: 021 955 721
CBANZ member of the Board Dave Brown VICE CHAIRMAN & AUCKLAND REGION
Dave Brown – Taylor and Brown Builders Ltd
I have been building for over 35 years specialising mainly in residential renovations. This is my third term on the CBANZ Board. Prior to that I helped establish the Auckland committee and served as president for four years.
Mobile: 0274 735 293
Alan Whyte Eastern Region Board Member EASTERN REGION
Alan Whyte – AD Whyte Builders Ltd
I am the CBANZ Board Representative for the Eastern Region which consits of East Coast, Taupo, Hawkes Bay and surrounds.  I have been a board member since 2003.
Mobile: 021 275 2360
CENTRAL REGION
Roger Duncan – Roger Duncan Builder Ltd
I am the CBANZ Board Representative for the Central Region which consits of Waikato, Whakatane, Rotorua, Tauranga and surrounds.
Mobile: 021 929 163
WESTERN REGION
To be announced
Brian Ludlow Cook Straight Board Member COOK STRAIGHT REGION
Brian Ludlow – Ludlow Builders Ltd
Brian Ludlow is a Director of Ludlow Builders Limited, established in 1989 and is a founding member of the Certified Builder’s Association, committee member and past president of the Cook Strait Region. Brian is a current Board member representing the Cook Strait Region. He has a long-term commitment to the industry and a particular interest in maintaining a high level of workmanship through training and education.
Mobile: 0274 583 569
Member of the board Brett Molloy UPPER SOUTH REGION
Brett Molloy – Calibur Homes Ltd
I am the youngest member of the board, and I have owned my own building company since I was 21.  I have always been passionate about the construction industry and being able to create a building from nothing but an idea.
Mobile: 027 567 5914
Dallas Shaw Southern Region Board Member SOUTHERN REGION
Dallas Shaw – D S Building Ltd
I was elected on to the CBANZ board in June 2011 after being a Platinum Member for 7 years.  I have 16 years building experience, covering residential, commercial and rural  construction and currently run D S Building Limited in the greater Dunedin area.
Mobile: 021 223 0810
Richard Merrifield Past Chairman PAST CHAIRMAN
Richard Merrifield – R J Merrifield Ltd
Past Chairman CBANZ and Board member since 1998. Current member of the Construction Strategy Group and Director of Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ). I have been appointed Southern Regional Manager for CBANZ to support our members in the Christchurch area since the earthquakes.
Mobile: 021 322 476
Independent director Geoff Hardy INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
Geoffrey Hardy – Madison hardy
Geoff is a commercial lawyer based in Auckland and a specialist in construction law. He has an LLB, LLM and MBA and was previously a partner in the national law firm Simpson Grierson.
Mobile: 029 379 0700