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Our People

We're commited to delivering the best service for our Shareholders, whether that's on-farm, in store, or online. Our teams work closely with trusted suppliers to ensure you get the right product exactly when you need it, delivered directly to you.

Meet the Board

Farmer board Directors are elected by the Shareholders of Ruralco. Independent Directors are appointed by the Board.

Sir David Carter
Chair
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David Barron
Director
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Kate Beaumont-Smith
Director
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Rhea Booker
Director
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Bruce McEwen
Independent Director
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Stephen Tubbs
Independent Director
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Meet the Executive team

A group of dedicated professionals bringing strategic and operational expertise to Ruralco.

Tony Aitken
Chief Executive Officer
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027 319 3738
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Mike Bell
Chief Financial Officer
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021 0261 2873
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Jono Pavey
General Manager Farm Supplies
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027 565 9669
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Meet the Card, Energy and Fuel team

Our dedicated team are here to make life easier on farm. Whether it's helping you accept Ruralco cards, finding ways to cut down your power bills, or making sure you've got the fuel and store you need our team is ready to support you every step of the way.

Jason McKenzie
Merchant Account Manager
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027 722 7070

Jo Hyde
Merchant Account Representative
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027 203 1111

Rebekah Bloxham
Membership Specialist - Fuel
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Meet the Membership team

03 307 5100

Meet your Ruralco Membership team. They're here to sign you up, sort you out and make sure you're getting the most out of your Ruralco card.

Lizzie Redfern
Membership & Services Manager
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027 205 3056

Chantal Mainland
Customer Onboarding Specialist
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Sheree Munn
Merchant Onboarding Specialist
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Gayle Temple
Fraud Disputes Specialist
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Rebekah Bloxham
Membership Specialist - Fuel
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Irene Duff
Membership Specialist
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Warren Ineson
Membership Specialist
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Tess Kelly
Membership Specialist
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Kate Smaill
Membership Specialist
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Rachelle Twamley
Membership Specialist
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Meet the On-Farm Account Managers

Meet your Ruralco On-Farm Account Managers. If you need some more hands on on-farm support, these managers have a wealth of knowledge to get you want, when you need it.

Lester Chambers
On-Farm Sales Manager
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027 707 8120

Brent Chamberlain
On-Farm Account Manager
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027 262 2218

Rebecca Glass
On-Farm Account Manager
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027 449 9705

Jelle Hendriksen
On-Farm Account Manager
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027 275 2283

Steve Lawson
Senior Agronomist
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027 245 5661

Nicola Pace
Senior Agronomist
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027 229 9764

Andrea Smith
Trainee Agronomist
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027 286 0579

Kim Wright
On-Farm Account Manager
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027 283 3964

Meet the Retail team

With stores in Ashburton, Methven, and Rakaia, our Retail team is dedicated to ensuring you have access to the right products when you need them.

Tina Thompson
Retail Manager
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027 304 8728

Kelly Reeves
Assistant Retail Manager
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027 225 6455

Ashburton

03 307 5100

Bill Cabout
Store Manager
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027 439 0883

Will Armstrong
Retail Sales Assistant
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Garry Clegg
Retail and Inwards Goods Assistant
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David Gibson
Retail Sales Assistant
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Janine Green
Retail Sales Assistant
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Emma Jones
Retail Sales Assistant
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Raewyn Maw
Retail Sales Assistant
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Brenda Mobsby
Retail Sales Assistant
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Bess Skilling
Retail Sales Assistant
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Natt Taufa
Retail and Inwards Goods Assistant
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Diane Taylor
Retail Sales Assistant
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Methven

03 303 2020

Mel Sowden
Methven Store Manager
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027 440 0805

Julianne Fuller
Retail Sales Assistant
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Nikki Taylor
Retail Sales Assistant
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Rakaia

03 303 5440

Maree Smith
Rakaia Store Manager
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027 436 0807

Donna Craw
Retail Sales Assistant
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Brooke Tyzack
Retail Sales Assistant
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Meet the Seed team

Meet your Ruralco Seed team. They're passionate about seed and agronomy and want to make sure you have everything you need for the crop you want to grow.

John Scott
Seed Sales Manager
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027 227 7048

Ruralco is a values-led farming co-operative since 1963. We make your farming life easier with the convenience of one card to use online or in store with one statement for consolidated spend & improved cashflow.

Through our supplier network we offer competitive pricing with real value to meet the needs of your farming business.

We are experts in agriculture, providing a complete solution with personalised farming advice and the latest innovations, on farm, instore or online.

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