Phil Ryan, BBS. CA

Chairman

Phil is a Chartered Accountant with 30 years of commercial experience predominantly in the primary and horticulture sectors. Phil spent most of his working life in senior finance roles at Lowe Walker, Lowe Corporation, Apollo Apples, T&G Pipfruit and latterly Rockit Apples. He has 20 years of governance experience as a former Director of Lowe Corporation Ltd, Apollo Apples Ltd and First Light Foods Ltd and is a former Trustee of the Helicopter Rescue Trust and St Patrick’s School. He has been a member of the Trust for the last 12 years and was elected Chairman in 2013.

Dr Tim Bevin,
MB.ChB. Dip Obs. DCH. FRNZCGP. Post Grad Cert Addiction Studies

Deputy Chairman

Tim began general practice in Napier in late 1983 and because he was building his practice in 1984  he was simultaneously able to follow an interest he had in addiction as he took up the part-time medical officer position at the Springhill Residential Addiction Rehabilitation Centre. Although being busy in General Practice Tim was able to further develop his commitment to Addiction Medicine and in recent years was also working in DHB clinics as well as supporting the Te Poutama Tautoko addiction program at Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga. Tim has been a trustee of the Hawkes Bay Addiction Trust since the early 1990s and was a recipient of Napier’s Citizen’s Award.  Tim and his wife Jane have enjoyed a busy family life in Hawke’s Bay and look forward to a busy retirement in the Bay. Tim remains committed to the HBACT and is excited at the prospects the Trust has to further contribute to the management of Addiction problems which are unfortunately burgeoning in our community. 

Erica Toomey

Erica has a strong background in public service, committee work, including the Napier City Council Health Advocacy Committee.  She had a good introduction to the issues in providing health care through the work of her late husband, Noel, who served on the Hawke's Bay District Health Board for fifteen years, chairman for three.  In 1980 she was the first person to be appointed Friend at Court and served in Napier for 5 yrs.   Erica, a trustee for twenty years, was awarded a Napier City Council Citizens Civic Award in 2016.

Paul O’leary, LLB

Paul is a recently retired lawyer with over 40 years of experience in the area of trust law and administration.  He initially worked for Public Trust for around 17 years and then in private practice in Napier until his retirement in early 2021.  Paul’s legal career commenced with Public Trust in late 1977 after graduating with a law degree from Victoria University.  His first position was that of a staff solicitor in the Wellington Public Trust office for 5 years, followed by a further 5 years as the District Solicitor in Masterton with sole charge for the Wairarapa.  He subsequently moved to Napier to become the District Solicitor in the Napier Public Trust Office with sole charge for Napier and Wairoa. 

Paul has been a Trustee of the Hawke’s Bay Addiction Centre Trust since March 2009.
Paul is also Rotarian with 20 years of service.  He is a member of the Rotary Club of Napier and is a past president of the club.

Kelvin Shaw

Born in Yorkshire, Kelvin emigrated from England in 1974 with his wife Yvonne and their two young children. Now retired he has spent all his working life in industry, working in Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics and Process improvement. He holds numerous qualifications in Technology and Business Management. He is a keen Tramper and is the New Member Coordinator for the Napier Tramping Club, he is also the President of the Bay View Indoor Bowling Club. A passion for Rugby Union completes the social trifecta.

Michael Sprott, BBS, MFin

Michael has had a varied career with a number of well-known nationwide and local technology companies, with roles spanning senior management, marketing, commercial and technology domains. Michael now runs his own consulting firm specialising in technology product development and IT consultancy. Michael moved to Hawkes Bay in 2010 from Wellington with his wife and two children. Michael was appointed as a Trustee of the Hawke’s Bay Addiction Centre Trust in May 2025.

Marie Fryer, BA

Marie brings over 20 years of experience in the commercial sector, having held roles in marketing, sales, strategy, and management, for organizations in Australia, and New Zealand. Her career has focused on service-based industries, including banking, finance, oil & gas, and telecommunications. Originally from Wellington, Marie settled in Napier in 2020 with her husband. She now runs her own consultancy, supporting businesses to achieve growth through customer-led strategies. Marie was appointed as a Trustee of the Hawke’s Bay Addiction Centre Trust in May 2025.

Marie is also the Trust Secretary.

Lisa Kamariera, BSW

Lisa has over 25 years experience as a Social Worker. Her social work experience is predominantly in child care and protection in England and New Zealand. For the last 5 years, Lisa has worked closely with the health service as a Practice Leader to promote working together to support child and family safety and wellbeing. Lisa has a passion for advancing equitible and accessible support services that meet the needs of our community to thrive.  Lisa is from Feilding. She and her husband moved to Napier in 2009. They have two children and spend most of their time on the sidelines supporting the kids’ football.

Nathan Harrington

Tash Florens, Bcompt

Tash is a finance professional with over 27 years’ experience in financial and management accounting, audit, and leadership across multiple industries. Tash has held senior roles in both New Zealand and internationally, including service-based, primary and oil & gas sectors. Originally from Zimbabwe, she settled in New Zealand with her husband in 2004, has three sons and in her spare time enjoys tramping and exploring New Zealand. Tash was appointed as a Trustee and Treasurer of the Hawkes Bay Addiction Centre Trust in September 2025.

Administration

The Trust Board is supported by an Administrator and a Minute Secretary. The Administrator's role incorporates the functions of a treasurer, trust secretary and trust accountant, and is appointed or reappointed at the annual general meeting. This is a paid position.

The Minute Secretary organises the Trust's meetings, keeps and publishes the Trust's minutes and facilitates communication within the Trust. This is a voluntary role with reimbursements for out of pocket costs.