Dawn Palmer holds a degree in ecology and natural resource management, and over her 23 years in the industry has worked in - and managed - conservation and integrated management programmes in New Zealand, Australia and the US, for state, federal and central Government agencies, as well as her own practice.
Dawn began her company, Natural Solutions for Nature, in Queenstown in 2001, after managing DOC's biodiversity assets team - something that she believes gave her a good background in local biodiversity issues and management.
Natural Solutions for Nature was set up with the belief that sustainable living solutions which incorporate the protection, enhancement and restoration of natural environments can be achieved through thoughtful planning.
Michael Wyatt graduated from the University of Auckland in 1975 with a Bachelor of Architecture Honours Degree.
Since establishing his own practice in Queenstown in 1980, Michael has built a reputation as an architect of quality and style - working on a diverse range of commercial and residential projects.
A Fellow of the Institute of Architecture, his ability to successfully listen to and realise his client's goals with innovative and well-developed solutions, has seen him win numerous awards. Over the past decade, Michael has received three New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) National Awards - the most recent awarded in 2007 for his work on the Queenstown Resort College. In 2007, he also received two NZIA branch awards for projects in Arrowtown and the Remarkables.
Respected law firm Berry & Co has provided legal services throughout the Otago region since 1886 - dealing primarily with commercial law and litigation.
The full-service law firm - with its team of skilled legal professionals - has extensive experience in the sale and purchase of commercial property and businesses, residential conveyancing, and resource management.
Fourth-generation Queenstowner, Revell Buckham - Gibbston Valley Station's lead legal counsel - is a senior partner at the firm.
Revell began practicing law in Queenstown in 1980, and has accumulated 28 years of personal experience in business and project development, supported by an extensive background in planning law and case management.
Mark Odlin is a member of the company and commercial law team at Buddle Findlay, advising on a range of financial, commercial and corporate law matters.
Mark is well versed in the Overseas Investment Act 2005 and has experience acting for borrowers and lenders on financing and security arrangements, negotiating and documenting corporate and commercial structures, and asset and share acquisitions and sales.
Buddle Findlay is regarded as one of New Zealand's top commercial law firms, and has been in business for more than 110 years.
John Kyle is a partner in Mitchell Partnerships - a planning and environmental consultancy with offices in Auckland and Dunedin.
With an Honours Degree in Regional Planning from Massey University, he has been involved in town and country planning, and resource and environmental management for 20 years.
John is a member of the Urban Land Institute of America, and has twice attended professional development courses at the Harvard University Design School - studying master planning in 2004, and leadership practices in 2006.
Mitchell Partnerships provides resource management advice to both the corporate sector and the Government, and has an extensive track record in all aspects of environmental management and policy development.
Turner Macpherson Golf Design co-director, Greg Turner, has been involved in the redesign and modification of golf courses for several years.
Highly respected on the domestic and international golf circuits, Greg is a former professional golfer, who won 12 international tournaments and represented New Zealand numerous times, in a professional career that spanned 18 years.
After retiring from the professional golf circuit in 2003, Greg formed Greg Turner Golf - working on the development of several golf courses throughout New Zealand and the UK - before joining with Scott Macpherson to form Turner Macpherson Golf Design in 2007.
Turner Macpherson Golf Design is a young company built around already well-established capabilities.
The team at Turner Macpherson Golf Design believe golf courses should be carefully designed and constructed to provide the best returns for the player and the environment.
Scott Macpherson is a professional golf course architect - and co-director of Turner Macpherson Golf Design.
Since graduating with an Honours Degree in Horticulture from Massey University, and a Post-Graduate Honours Degree in Technology - Environmental Golf Course Design, Scott has garnered a wealth of international experience working for firms in Australasia and the United States.
Scott's most notable project to date was as the on-site architect responsible for the construction of the two golf courses at St Andrews Bay (now the Fairmont at St Andrews), in the 'Home of Golf'. This experience also lead to him writing the critically acclaimed book, St Andrews, The Evolution of the Old Course.
Following the completion of this and other projects, Scott set up his own company - Inspired Golf Design Ltd - based in Edinburgh, Scotland, before joining with Greg Turner in 2007 to form Turner Macpherson Golf Design.
Ken Gousmett has more than 30 years engineering and construction experience in the Queenstown area.
With a background in project and infrastructure management - including a role as the Development Manager at Millbrook resort, where he oversaw the project from 'greenfields' through to an operating international standard resort - Ken brings a proven track record and personal commitment to each job.
Ken has been the Infrastructure Manager at Jacks Point since inception, and is responsible for the development of an innovative and highly regarded on-site wastewater treatment and disposal system, which will eventually serve 3000 residents.
As a former Projects Engineer and Assets Planner for the Queenstown Lakes District Council, Ken has been involved in major infrastructure upgrades in Wanaka and Queenstown - developing an excellent knowledge of the council's infrastructure.
Construction Management Services has been operating since 2000.
Morgan and Pollard managing director - Queenstown, Ralf Kruger, has extensive experience in landscape architecture both in New Zealand and in Europe.
Ralf has a Master of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning from the University of Hanover in Germany - his masters thesis looked at urban open spaces in 19th century New Zealand - and a Diploma in Horticulture from the City Council Kassel, also in Germany.
He is a registered landscape architect, an associate member of the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (NZILA), and a member of the NZILA Associateship Panel - with more than 15 years experience in the New Zealand industry.
Ralf has won several national awards since 2000 - including the Edgar Garden, NZ Landscape of the Year in 2006, and the Walter-Kruger Urban Garden, Best Residential Garden in 2004.
Morgan and Pollard is an innovative landscape architecture and planning firm, which offers clients a complete range of services from landscape and environmental planning to landscape conservation.
Tony Evans has a specific focus on growth business and emerging technologies and how to translate innovation from concept to commercial reality. A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand, he has significant experience advising a variety of clients from small to very large businesses in New Zealand and abroad. Tony advises on the range of issues they face, including strategy development, commercialisation pathways, deal options, and structural requirements.
Tony has undertaken broader accounting and consulting assignments for a wide variety of clients in New Zealand, covering project management, performance assessment and strategy, due diligence, risk management, contract development and negotiation, outsourcing reviews, and financial and operational reporting.
The Gibbston Valley Station project is an exciting development in the Gibbston Valley area. Deloitte provides financial advisory services, project forecasting and reporting on all aspects of the development to keep management and stakeholders informed throughout the project.
Mark Burrows is the regional manager at Rawlinsons Dunedin office.
Rawlinsons provide commercial management services for construction projects, including cost engineering, value management, quantity surveying and contract financial administration, throughout New Zealand and the wider Asia Pacific region.
The company's experience is complemented by access to data and services from other affiliated agencies in Australia and South East Asia.
Mark's areas of expertise include master planning and feasibility studies. Over his 29 years as a quantity surveyor - working in professional offices, and with contractors of all sizes - he has garnered an extensive background in estimating, cost planning, project planning and contract administration.
Mark has an interest in dispute resolution, and is a qualified arbitrator - with experience in arbitration, valuation, and as an expert witness. He also sits on the AMINZ panel of Accredited Construction Contracts Act 2002 adjudicators.
Dawn Palmer holds a degree in ecology and natural resource management, and over her 23 years in the industry has worked in - and managed - conservation and integrated management programmes in New Zealand, Australia and the US, for state, federal and central Government agencies, as well as her own practice.
Dawn began her company, Natural Solutions for Nature, in Queenstown in 2001, after managing DOC's biodiversity assets team - something that she believes gave her a good background in local biodiversity issues and management.
Natural Solutions for Nature was set up with the belief that sustainable living solutions which incorporate the protection, enhancement and restoration of natural environments can be achieved through thoughtful planning.
