The Board
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Mike Knell - Chair
Mike is the chief executive of New Zealand Community Trust. He has an MBA from Massey University and has attended a short residential course in strategy at Harvard University. His passions are in governance, strategy, leadership and sports of all kinds. He believes strongly in further education and professional development. Work experiences has also been within a large national transport and logistics provider and with the New Zealand Fire Service.
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Suzanne Whitehouse - Treasurer
Suzanne is a Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in financial reporting and supporting not-for-profit organisations. She enjoys making finances easy to understand and helping teams work more efficiently. With a daughter who plays football and having previously lived in Johnsonville, Suzanne feels a strong connection to the community and the future of Alex Moore Park.
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Dave Adams
MA Sport and Leisure Management, BCA 
Dave is an experienced leader, relationship builder, strategic thinker and communicator with extensive experience in the recreation and sport and central government sectors. Currently, Dave is Head of Government Relations and Strategic Foresight with responsibility for getting the recreation and sport sector positioning itself to be fit for purpose into the future; and connecting Sport NZ and the sector more strongly with the Government’s priorities.
In his 20 years in the sector has worked at the Office of Tourism and Sport and was the Minister for Sport and Recreation’s advisor for two years, in addition to his time at Sport NZ. Dave has led investment, policy, and relationship functions and has worked extensively with national recreation and sport organisations, regional sports trusts, funders, and government agencies. Prior to his current role, he was the General Manager for Sector Engagement at Sport NZ. Dave is married with three daughters and has previously played football, cricket and tennis with Johnsonville clubs, and was a junior member of the athletics club some time ago. His local interest includes completing an annual summit of Mount Kau Kau with his aging mates (inclusive of compulsory weigh-in – an effective fitness motivator). |
Chris Leach
I am a Commercial Finance Manager and Chartered Accountant by trade, with strong experience in financial management, strategy, and governance.
Alongside my professional career, I have been heavily involved with the Johnsonville Cricket Club for over 15 years – first as a player, and more recently in my current role as Chairman. Sport has always been a passion of mine, and giving back through my time and skills to ensure others have the same opportunities is a key driver for me. It’s fantastic to be part of a great organisation like AMPSCI. I am a Commercial Finance Manager and Chartered Accountant by trade, with strong experience in financial management, strategy, and governance. Alongside my professional career, I have been heavily involved with the Johnsonville Cricket Club for over 15 years – first as a player, and more recently in my current role as Chairman. Sport has always been a passion of mine, and giving back through my time and skills to ensure others have the same opportunities is a key driver for me. It’s fantastic to be part of a great organisation like AMPSCI. |
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Shannon Morris
Shannon served as President of Wellington Deaf Society and is currently an Executive Board member of the New Zealand Sign Language Teachers Association. In 2024, she received the NZSL Teachers Award in recognition of her NZSL teaching efforts.
She is a Senior Advisor with Health New Zealand in the Disability Health team, providing equitable health services for Deaf and hard of hearing people. She also provides disability education to front-facing clinical kaimahi to gain insight into accommodating disabled people in our health services. Shannon is also a passionate member of the Deaf community and actively participates in various groups and organisations. While not working, teaching, and volunteering, she is a full time mum to her pre-teen son. |
Jacqueline Cope
Dave Woodhall |
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Alex Moore Park Sport and Community Inc.
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Alex Moore Park Sport and Community Inc is based on the 'sportville concept', where sports clubs collaborate in partnership under one single, independent entity owned by all the clubs involved. |