Bill Grayson
Bill is co-founder of Brothers in Arms and currently practices as a Consultant Chemist and Forensic Analyst. He was formerly the principal of W. Grayson and Associates Ltd, one of the largest private analytical laboratories in New Zealand; the inaugural President of the New Zealand Association of Consulting Laboratories; and also sat on the Laboratory Accreditation Management Committee of Telarc for 12 years. His skills are frequently sought throughout New Zealand to address regulatory matters, technical issues relating to intellectual property, litigation, and insurance claims including serving as an expert witness in High Court actions both civil and criminal. Bill holds a bachelor of Science from Auckland University and is also a Trustee for The Village Charitable Trust. Brothers in Arms operates out of Bill's offices in Penrose, and he remains an active member of the day-to-day team.
Doug Salthouse (Chairman)
Doug spent 25 years as a senior pastor of three vibrant Baptist churches, followed by 20 years in public practice as a Chartered Accountant. Now retired, Doug is active in the charitable sector, working to support Auckland's most marginalised and vulnerable young people through mentoring.
Joseva Viqasi
Joseva is a NZ-born Niuean/Fijian with a passion for youth development. He was formerly a Youth Arts Workshop Facilitator for the Auckland City Council and Youth Training Tutor for ATC Youth Transition and other community programmes. Joseva has a certificate in Performing Arts (Te Waanaga O Aotearoa) and Certificate in Christian Ministry. He is currently completing a Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Auckland. In 2008 he founded Hopetown, a creative arts collective aimed at community development in the South Pacific, and continues to use the arts and creative ventures to connect with youth and open them up to new experiences.
Greg Langton
Our newest member on the board, Greg works in property management. He was admitted to the Bar in 2010, and has has been the Student President at the University of Auckland during his time studying law. He comes to us with knowledge, and enthusiasm for a cause he is passionate about.
Matt Williams
Matt is an award-winning Copywriter with Ogilvy New Zealand with a Bachelor of Communication Studies from AUT. Matt was Board of Trustees Student Representative at Avondale College and Student Council Representative and has extensive experience in community youth leadership. Matt regularly helps with marketing and communications strategy for Brothers in Arms. He is a keen fisherman, skier, swimmer, free diver and founder of NZ's first freestyle ultimate frisbee team. He was also one of the first BIA mentors.
John Tuckey
John is a respected Urological Surgeon working in private practice and at Auckland and Middlemore Hospitals. He has a passion for fishing and hotrods (in fact, anything with an engine) and is dedicated to the cause of youth development through Brothers in Arms, offering support and help whenever needed.
Dave Robertson
Dave co-founded BIA with Bill Grayson and Dr John Newman in 2006. He served as General Manager until mid 2010 when he re-entered the competitive sporting world. In his younger days, Dave was Youth World Windsurfing Team. He is passionate about anything involving water and is often seen kitesurfing along Auckland's eastern bays. He has a passion for supporting young people and youth development in NZ and is a continual help to the core team, offering invaluable advice from his experience as GM. He also remains heavily involved in mentor training and BIA promotion and vision.