Sam is an associate and has an extensive background in business as both an owner operator and trusted adviser. He has helped many business owners to understand the value drivers of their business, to prepare their business for sale and ultimately to sell their business. He is skilled in working closely with people to help them achieve their aims. Sam is well networked in the local business community being an Executive Director of BNI (NZs largest business networking organisation for small to medium businesses) and a board member of the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce. He holds a MBA with distinction from the University of Canterbury and Sams previous roles have included Commercial Lending with Westpac, Hotel General Manager and NZ Army Officer. Outside of work Sam enjoys spending time with his young family, property investment, good food, fitness and mountain biking.