
Janine Devenport
Chairperson
Janine is the Principal of Fernridge School and the President of the Masterton Principal’s Assn.

Tim McMahon
Deputy Chairperson
Tim brings a strong education policy perspective to the Board, with much of his working life in the Ministry of Education.

Tim White
Chairperson Audit and Risk
Tim has a farming, valuation and farm consultant background, and has been a member of our Board for a number of years.

Jean McCombie
Trustee
Jean was our Board Chair for many years has remained involved since that time.

Pattie O'Boyle
Trustee
Pattie is a farmer and is heavily involved in supporting women in the agriculture sector, where she supports the development of leadership skills.

Gill Murray
Trustee
Gill is a farmer and a psychologist for the Ministry of Education. She brings a wealth of expertise around Special Education.

Ana-May Gudsell
Trustee
Ana-May owns an early childhood business and teaches in her centres. Ana bring a number of important perspectives to the Board.

Tim Bird
Trustee
Tim has an excellent knowledge of the employment situation in our region, and especially those young folk not in employment or education.

Tom Hullena
Trustee
Tom is the Special Projects Lead for the Masterton District Council. Tom also Chairs the YETE Partnership, and has extensive experience in education, most recently as the ex-Principal of Makoura College and the MoE.