Meet the team

Russell has been working for the Toyota brand since 1981, and the TRC group since 1993. Russell has a strong interest in Rotary, the Automobile Association, and Clan Cameron. He is passionate about motorsport and also enjoys walking, gardening, and reading.

Paul started in 2011, coming from the UK where he ran his own pub. Paul is an avid golfer, and his whole family likes to get involved too!

Russell has been working for the Toyota brand since 1981, and the TRC group since 1993. Russell has a strong interest in Rotary, the Automobile Association, and Clan Cameron. He is passionate about motorsport and also enjoys walking, gardening, and reading.

Paul started in 2011, coming from the UK where he ran his own pub. Paul is an avid golfer, and his whole family likes to get involved too!

John joined TRC Toyota as a technician in 1983, and has worked his way up to the role of Service and Parts Manager. He enjoys watching motorsport, playing football, and spending time on his lifestyle block with his wife and 2 children.

Chantel arrived in New Zealand in 2006 from South Africa and worked in parts, vehicle logistics, and admin before joining TRC Toyota in 2012. Chantel likes to spend time with her family, and also enjoys photography, scrapbooking, and travelling to visit friends.

Regan joined the team in 2014, coming from an FMCG background. He is a Manawatu representative for badminton, and also plays soccer. When he’s not on the court or the field, Regan likes to keep fit at the gym.

Dean has practically grown up in a garage - his father was a technician and loved working on Land Cruisers. Dean is really into 4x4 Extreme, and regularly gets involved with competitions that involve backflips in his race buggy! He loves hanging with his sons and does family days out in his kart.

Larry started off as an automotive electrician before picking up the spanners in 1992, working in 2 independent garages prior to joining the TRC Toyota team in 2004. Larry loves classic cars - working on them and then taking them out for a cruise. He also enjoys music, and relaxing at home with his wife and Burmese cats.

Matt started with TRC Toyota in 2012. As a father of 3, Matt is kept busy with family time, and they enjoy travelling around the North Island. When he gets some time to himself, Matt enjoys working on classic cars.

Robert joined the team in 2015. He enjoys skateboarding, music, playing guitar, and catching up with his friends.

John joined TRC Toyota as a technician in 1983, and has worked his way up to the role of Service and Parts Manager. He enjoys watching motorsport, playing football, and spending time on his lifestyle block with his wife and 2 children.

Regan joined the team in 2014, coming from an FMCG background. He is a Manawatu representative for badminton, and also plays soccer. When he’s not on the court or the field, Regan likes to keep fit at the gym.

Kerry arrived at TRC Toyota in 2014 with years of parts experience under his belt. Kerry regularly plays golf, and enjoys watching motorsport. He also enjoys spending time with his family.

Kirsty joined the Manawatu and TRC Toyota group in 2001 with a background in finance, and has two children with her husband Brett. The whole family loves sport and watching live games together. Kirsty enjoys playing hockey, watching motorsport, and travel.