Our Staff
![Ali Boswijk - Chief Executive - Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce](https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/2D3EFD0C-60F2-41F1-A1FF7664D168B3A6-100w.webp?20190516020239 100w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/2D3EFD0C-60F2-41F1-A1FF7664D168B3A6-150w.webp?20190516020239 150w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/2D3EFD0C-60F2-41F1-A1FF7664D168B3A6-200w.webp?20190516020239 200w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/2D3EFD0C-60F2-41F1-A1FF7664D168B3A6-300w.webp?20190516020239 300w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/2D3EFD0C-60F2-41F1-A1FF7664D168B3A6-400w.webp?20190516020239 400w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/2D3EFD0C-60F2-41F1-A1FF7664D168B3A6-500w.webp?20190516020239 500w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/2D3EFD0C-60F2-41F1-A1FF7664D168B3A6-600w.webp?20190516020239 600w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/2D3EFD0C-60F2-41F1-A1FF7664D168B3A6-700w.webp?20190516020239 700w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/2D3EFD0C-60F2-41F1-A1FF7664D168B3A6-800w.webp?20190516020239 800w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/2D3EFD0C-60F2-41F1-A1FF7664D168B3A6-900w.webp?20190516020239 900w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/2D3EFD0C-60F2-41F1-A1FF7664D168B3A6-1000w.webp?20190516020239 1000w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/2D3EFD0C-60F2-41F1-A1FF7664D168B3A6-1250w.webp?20190516020239 1250w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/2D3EFD0C-60F2-41F1-A1FF7664D168B3A6-1500w.webp?20190516020239 1500w)
Chief Executive
Ali Boswijk – ali@commerce.org.nz
Ali was appointed as Chief Executive of the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce in February 2019. As CEO, Ali is responsible for overseeing delivery of the Chamber’s strategy and making sure that the team has everything in place to help them provide the best possible service for our members and partners. She directs the advocacy work of the Chamber and participates on several regional forums including as Co-Chair of the Nelson Tasman Regional Skills Leadership Group.
![Business Development and Training Manager - Trina Zimmerman](https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/CE06285B-D78C-49C1-8775DFD3799AA7CF-100w.webp?20190516020521 100w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/CE06285B-D78C-49C1-8775DFD3799AA7CF-150w.webp?20190516020521 150w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/CE06285B-D78C-49C1-8775DFD3799AA7CF-200w.webp?20190516020521 200w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/CE06285B-D78C-49C1-8775DFD3799AA7CF-300w.webp?20190516020521 300w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/CE06285B-D78C-49C1-8775DFD3799AA7CF-400w.webp?20190516020521 400w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/CE06285B-D78C-49C1-8775DFD3799AA7CF-500w.webp?20190516020521 500w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/CE06285B-D78C-49C1-8775DFD3799AA7CF-600w.webp?20190516020521 600w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/CE06285B-D78C-49C1-8775DFD3799AA7CF-700w.webp?20190516020521 700w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/CE06285B-D78C-49C1-8775DFD3799AA7CF-800w.webp?20190516020521 800w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/CE06285B-D78C-49C1-8775DFD3799AA7CF-900w.webp?20190516020521 900w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/CE06285B-D78C-49C1-8775DFD3799AA7CF-1000w.webp?20190516020521 1000w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/CE06285B-D78C-49C1-8775DFD3799AA7CF-1250w.webp?20190516020521 1250w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/CE06285B-D78C-49C1-8775DFD3799AA7CF-1500w.webp?20190516020521 1500w)
Business Development and Training Manager
Trina Zimmerman – trina@commerce.org.nz
As chief “Student Wrangler” for YES, you will find Trina at local high schools supporting young entrepreneurs with their business ventures. She’s also responsible for our programme of business development workshops providing opportunities for you to upskill with our expert presenters.
![Business Growth Advisor - Sandra Crone](https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/7D1290F5-A03E-4B9A-AAC7017290D9BB8C-100w.webp?20190516020822 100w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/7D1290F5-A03E-4B9A-AAC7017290D9BB8C-150w.webp?20190516020822 150w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/7D1290F5-A03E-4B9A-AAC7017290D9BB8C-200w.webp?20190516020822 200w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/7D1290F5-A03E-4B9A-AAC7017290D9BB8C-300w.webp?20190516020822 300w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/7D1290F5-A03E-4B9A-AAC7017290D9BB8C-400w.webp?20190516020822 400w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/7D1290F5-A03E-4B9A-AAC7017290D9BB8C-500w.webp?20190516020822 500w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/7D1290F5-A03E-4B9A-AAC7017290D9BB8C-600w.webp?20190516020822 600w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/7D1290F5-A03E-4B9A-AAC7017290D9BB8C-700w.webp?20190516020822 700w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/7D1290F5-A03E-4B9A-AAC7017290D9BB8C-800w.webp?20190516020822 800w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/7D1290F5-A03E-4B9A-AAC7017290D9BB8C-900w.webp?20190516020822 900w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/7D1290F5-A03E-4B9A-AAC7017290D9BB8C-1000w.webp?20190516020822 1000w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/7D1290F5-A03E-4B9A-AAC7017290D9BB8C-1250w.webp?20190516020822 1250w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/7D1290F5-A03E-4B9A-AAC7017290D9BB8C-1500w.webp?20190516020822 1500w)
Business Growth Advisor
Sandra Crone – sandra@commerce.org.nz
Sandra joined the Chamber in January 2018 as our Business Advisor, responsible for issuing capability vouchers under the Regional Business Partnership Scheme. If you’d like some help with your business, or are looking to upskill, talk to Sandra about how you could access some funding to help with this.
![Communications & Major Events - Britt Coker](https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/89128071-7661-40A4-88DC4FF913E31432-100w.webp?20190516021106 100w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/89128071-7661-40A4-88DC4FF913E31432-150w.webp?20190516021106 150w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/89128071-7661-40A4-88DC4FF913E31432-200w.webp?20190516021106 200w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/89128071-7661-40A4-88DC4FF913E31432-300w.webp?20190516021106 300w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/89128071-7661-40A4-88DC4FF913E31432-400w.webp?20190516021106 400w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/89128071-7661-40A4-88DC4FF913E31432-500w.webp?20190516021106 500w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/89128071-7661-40A4-88DC4FF913E31432-600w.webp?20190516021106 600w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/89128071-7661-40A4-88DC4FF913E31432-700w.webp?20190516021106 700w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/89128071-7661-40A4-88DC4FF913E31432-800w.webp?20190516021106 800w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/89128071-7661-40A4-88DC4FF913E31432-900w.webp?20190516021106 900w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/89128071-7661-40A4-88DC4FF913E31432-1000w.webp?20190516021106 1000w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/89128071-7661-40A4-88DC4FF913E31432-1250w.webp?20190516021106 1250w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/89128071-7661-40A4-88DC4FF913E31432-1500w.webp?20190516021106 1500w)
Communications & Major Events Manager
Britt Coker – britt@commerce.org.nz
Britt’s favourite question to hear is, 'Can you tell me how to enter the Chamber's business awards?". She oversees the process from category entries and judging, to all the moving parts that make up the awards dinner. She is also responsible for the Chamber's other major event - our annual Aspire conference where over 300 local business people gather together to hear from inspiring business leaders from throughout New Zealand, and connect and collaborate with each other. She oversees the Chamber's quarterly publication, Commerce Comment, our weekly e-news, and all other content channels.
![Office Manager - David Kerr](https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/74571287-DB47-4BAB-80B0C507B0602F9B-100w.webp?20210303014815 100w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/74571287-DB47-4BAB-80B0C507B0602F9B-150w.webp?20210303014815 150w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/74571287-DB47-4BAB-80B0C507B0602F9B-200w.webp?20210303014815 200w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/74571287-DB47-4BAB-80B0C507B0602F9B-300w.webp?20210303014815 300w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/74571287-DB47-4BAB-80B0C507B0602F9B-400w.webp?20210303014815 400w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/74571287-DB47-4BAB-80B0C507B0602F9B-500w.webp?20210303014815 500w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/74571287-DB47-4BAB-80B0C507B0602F9B-600w.webp?20210303014815 600w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/74571287-DB47-4BAB-80B0C507B0602F9B-700w.webp?20210303014815 700w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/74571287-DB47-4BAB-80B0C507B0602F9B-800w.webp?20210303014815 800w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/74571287-DB47-4BAB-80B0C507B0602F9B-900w.webp?20210303014815 900w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/74571287-DB47-4BAB-80B0C507B0602F9B-1000w.webp?20210303014815 1000w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/74571287-DB47-4BAB-80B0C507B0602F9B-1250w.webp?20210303014815 1250w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/74571287-DB47-4BAB-80B0C507B0602F9B-1500w.webp?20210303014815 1500w)
Office Manager
David Kerr – david@commerce.org.nz
David is the “details driven” member of the team responsible for the Finance and accounts, board reporting, export certification and generally getting stuff done to keep the Chamber back office operating.
![Creative Careers Advisor - Stephen Broad-Paul](https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/09D7376A-46A4-4FC7-99FEB7DEA0D6B1D8-100w.webp?20210603015704 100w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/09D7376A-46A4-4FC7-99FEB7DEA0D6B1D8-150w.webp?20210603015704 150w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/09D7376A-46A4-4FC7-99FEB7DEA0D6B1D8-200w.webp?20210603015704 200w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/09D7376A-46A4-4FC7-99FEB7DEA0D6B1D8-300w.webp?20210603015704 300w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/09D7376A-46A4-4FC7-99FEB7DEA0D6B1D8-400w.webp?20210603015704 400w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/09D7376A-46A4-4FC7-99FEB7DEA0D6B1D8-500w.webp?20210603015704 500w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/09D7376A-46A4-4FC7-99FEB7DEA0D6B1D8-600w.webp?20210603015704 600w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/09D7376A-46A4-4FC7-99FEB7DEA0D6B1D8-700w.webp?20210603015704 700w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/09D7376A-46A4-4FC7-99FEB7DEA0D6B1D8-800w.webp?20210603015704 800w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/09D7376A-46A4-4FC7-99FEB7DEA0D6B1D8-900w.webp?20210603015704 900w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/09D7376A-46A4-4FC7-99FEB7DEA0D6B1D8-1000w.webp?20210603015704 1000w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/09D7376A-46A4-4FC7-99FEB7DEA0D6B1D8-1250w.webp?20210603015704 1250w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/09D7376A-46A4-4FC7-99FEB7DEA0D6B1D8-1500w.webp?20210603015704 1500w)
Creative Careers Advisor
Stephen Broad-Paul - stephen@commerce.org.nz
Stephen leads three portfolios of work - our Creative Careers Service (ArtWork) where he mentors creatives to develop their business/commercial skills. Then there is the MSD Flexiwage and Startup Grant, working one on one with MSD clients, who have a goal of being self-employed. Never one to rest on his laurels, Primetime is Stephen’s most recent addition, leading a cohort of over 50’s in the early stages of establishing a new business.
![Partnership & Membership Manager - Kim Odendaal](https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/D44FE3A1-D141-4C35-84F6BFE51AE083B8-100w.webp?20221208030155 100w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/D44FE3A1-D141-4C35-84F6BFE51AE083B8-150w.webp?20221208030155 150w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/D44FE3A1-D141-4C35-84F6BFE51AE083B8-200w.webp?20221208030155 200w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/D44FE3A1-D141-4C35-84F6BFE51AE083B8-300w.webp?20221208030155 300w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/D44FE3A1-D141-4C35-84F6BFE51AE083B8-400w.webp?20221208030155 400w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/D44FE3A1-D141-4C35-84F6BFE51AE083B8-500w.webp?20221208030155 500w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/D44FE3A1-D141-4C35-84F6BFE51AE083B8-600w.webp?20221208030155 600w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/D44FE3A1-D141-4C35-84F6BFE51AE083B8-700w.webp?20221208030155 700w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/D44FE3A1-D141-4C35-84F6BFE51AE083B8-800w.webp?20221208030155 800w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/D44FE3A1-D141-4C35-84F6BFE51AE083B8-900w.webp?20221208030155 900w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/D44FE3A1-D141-4C35-84F6BFE51AE083B8-1000w.webp?20221208030155 1000w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/D44FE3A1-D141-4C35-84F6BFE51AE083B8-1250w.webp?20221208030155 1250w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/D44FE3A1-D141-4C35-84F6BFE51AE083B8-1500w.webp?20221208030155 1500w)
Partnership & Membership Manager
Kim Odendaal - Kim@commerce.org.nz
Kim joined the Chamber in August 2022 and looks after our network of members, sponsors and partners, ensuring that the Chamber is a valuable partner for all businesses, regardless of size or sector.
If you are keen to join the Chamber, have a question around membership or are interested in sponsorship opportunities to partner with us on, please do not hesitate to give Kim a shout.
![Community Liaison & Administration Support - Rikki Smith](https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/8B943004-3941-4A4B-A9BB5C6141ED322B-100w.webp?20221208024755 100w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/8B943004-3941-4A4B-A9BB5C6141ED322B-150w.webp?20221208024755 150w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/8B943004-3941-4A4B-A9BB5C6141ED322B-200w.webp?20221208024755 200w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/8B943004-3941-4A4B-A9BB5C6141ED322B-300w.webp?20221208024755 300w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/8B943004-3941-4A4B-A9BB5C6141ED322B-400w.webp?20221208024755 400w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/8B943004-3941-4A4B-A9BB5C6141ED322B-500w.webp?20221208024755 500w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/8B943004-3941-4A4B-A9BB5C6141ED322B-600w.webp?20221208024755 600w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/8B943004-3941-4A4B-A9BB5C6141ED322B-700w.webp?20221208024755 700w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/8B943004-3941-4A4B-A9BB5C6141ED322B-800w.webp?20221208024755 800w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/8B943004-3941-4A4B-A9BB5C6141ED322B-900w.webp?20221208024755 900w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/8B943004-3941-4A4B-A9BB5C6141ED322B-1000w.webp?20221208024755 1000w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/8B943004-3941-4A4B-A9BB5C6141ED322B-1250w.webp?20221208024755 1250w,https://cdn-asset-mel-2.airsquare.com/ntcoc/managed/image/widget/image_list/8B943004-3941-4A4B-A9BB5C6141ED322B-1500w.webp?20221208024755 1500w)
Community Liaison & Administration Support
Rikki Smith - rikki@commerce.org.nz
Working across both the Chamber and the Mahitahi Colab, Rikki fronts up our reception desk, providing a welcoming face to visitors. Taking care of the Colab day-to-day, Rikki also provides event and communications support for the Chamber and assists with export certificate of origins and other general administration.
The artwork in the background of our photos is by Karen Walters, Kereru Gallery.