Steve is new to the Southern Trust joining it in 2017 but has spent the majority of his working life as a community development and funding advisor with the Lottery Grants Board and COGs funding schemes.  He is involved in a number of non-profit organisations in various governance roles.

Cam has been with the Trust since 2004, his experience working for the NZ Police and the Department of Internal Affairs has been invaluable in ensuring that the Trust continues to be a trusted and compliant society.

Peter is Dunedin born and bred and has had a long career as a Public servant working for a variety of different organisations including the Department of Internal Affairs.  He is currently working in the public health sector.  Peter has active roles in sport and the community, especially surf lifesaving.

Peter has been with the Southern Trust since 1999.

Karen was one of the founders of the Southern Trust; over her 20 years working for the Trust in the Class 4 sector and a previous role with the regulator, she has a great deal of experience and knowledge about the sector.  The Trust focus is on ensuring that the granting decisions made support the wider New Zealand community.

Doug brings a wealth of experience to the board from the security, training and hospitality sectors.  He has a particular interest and expertise in risk management and holds several board positions in the not for profit sector.

Doug has been with the Southern Trust since 2013.

Evan was born and raised in the Maniototo, he completed his law degree at the University of Otago.  He works as a general lawyer with his primary areas of expertise being residential conveyancing, general family law, wills, trusts and estate administration.  Evan was appointed a Notary Public in 2014.

Evan has been with the Southern Trust since 2001.