Meet the Team
Management/
Administration Team
Stephen Brown,
Director
Stephen has been with the company since September 1989, after travelling and working on commercial sites around New Zealand. Although Stephen is not involved full time with the day to day operations, he provides technical advice and support to the current team when needed.
Kate Bannon,
Business Manager
Kate joined our team in February 2023 with a strong background in sales and management across New Zealand and the UK. Holding a New Zealand Diploma in Quantity Surveying, she brings both practical know-how and a genuine passion for people. Kate enjoys the variety the construction industry offers and is dedicated to building strong relationships that help every project succeed.
027 845 2280
kate@mbbrown.co.nz
Morgan Leevers,
Quantity Surveyor
Morgan joined the company in October 2023. Prior to this she worked for a design and manufacturing company working predominantly in sheet metal fabrication, and most recently she worked for a large firm in Wellington specializing in Cost Management and Quantity Surveying.
027 906 1772
morgan@mbbrown.co.nz
Tania Lindop,
Administration Manager
Tania has been with the company since April 2016. Tania has over 30 years’ experience within the Finance sector, previously working in Wellington, London and locally.
06 378 9898
admin@mbbrown.co.nz
The Crews
Building Team
Nick Surtees,
Site Manager
Started with the company in February 2003 as an apprentice and gained his qualification. Nick enjoys the challenges that Architecturally designed homes give during the build process. Nick also isn't afraid of taking on the challenges that larger commercial jobs give.
027 426 9996
nick@mbbrown.co.nz
Dion Kelly,
Site Manager
Started with the company in February 2001 as an apprentice and gained his qualification. Dion enjoys all aspects of the building trade and teaching new apprentices his trade.
027 292 1065
dion@mbbrown.co.nz
Conor Hoverd,
Site Manager
Started with the company January 2016 as an Apprentice and has since gained his qualification. Conor isn't afraid to tackle all new challenges that arise during the build process. Conor has an eye for detail and likes doing the finishing detail work for our clients to sit back and enjoy.
027 811 6199
conor@mbbrown.co.nz
Kirk Gooding,
Site Manager
Started with the company March 2017 as an Adult Apprentice and has since gained his qualification. Kirk enjoys new builds and residential work.
027 453 0174
kirk@mbbrown.co.nz
Jimmy Smith
Jimmy has worked with the company for over 13 years with a brief time away gathering experience. He enjoys finishing work and the satisfaction of completing a project.
Qualified Builders
Sam O’Reilly
Started with the company in 2019 as an apprentice and has since gained his qualification. Sam enjoys residential and restoration projects.
Ben O’Neill
Ben joined the team in 2025 partway through his carpentry apprenticeship and is continuing to work toward completing his qualification. He brings a great attitude to the job and is steadily increasing his skills under the guidance of our experienced team.
Apprentices
Jamie Searle,
Joinery Manager
Jamie joined the company in March 2020, bringing with him a wealth of experience in joinery dating back to 2002. Having previously run his own joinery workshop, Jamie offers expert guidance across all aspects of the process — from design and layout through to production. Today, he manages our joinery workshop and oversees our skilled team of joiners, ensuring every project runs smoothly and to the highest standard.
027 538 8154
joinery@mbbrown.co.nz
Joinery Team
Nick Dumanovsky,
Qualified Joiner/Design Assistant
Nick joined M B Brown Ltd in 2021 and completed his joinery apprenticeship in 2025. As a qualified joiner, he brings enthusiasm, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to quality workmanship to every project.
In addition to his joinery work, Nick assists Jamie with design and pricing, putting his excellent computer skills to good use. His ability to combine practical trade knowledge with technical and digital skills makes him a valuable member of the team, and he continues to develop his expertise across multiple areas of the business.
06 378 9898
design@mbbrown.co.nz
Howard Stevens
Joining us in 2017, Howard brings over 40 years of joinery experience and a true perfectionist’s eye for detail. His dedication to getting every job just right makes him an invaluable part of the team.
Qualified Joiners
Brendon Scott
Brendon joined M B Brown Ltd at the beginning of 2025 and has quickly established himself as a valued and crucial member of the team. As both a qualified joiner and builder, he brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience gained over many years in the construction industry. Brendon's versatile skill set, strong work ethic, and commitment to quality workmanship make him an asset across a wide range of projects.