Andrew Hopping: Chairperson

Andrew has been involved with TEC since its inception and previously 18 years with Old Boys Collegians Cricket Club, both as a premier cricketer, committee member and President.

He was heavily involved in the merging of Old Collegians and High School Old Boys Cricket Clubs, turning it into one of the top cricket clubs in New Zealand.

In partnership with Simon Carter, Andrew spearheaded the transition of OBC’s exit from Hagley Park to allow for the world class Hagley Cricket Oval to be established.

His passion for sport and recreation is unquestioned and this remains, along with his understanding of the future sporting and recreation landscape in New Zealand, the driving force behind his involvement.

Lorraine McLeod: Independent Board Member

Lorraine has been involved in many facets of the sporting industry as a volunteer for many years; player, coach, manager, administrator, board member. Lorraine has worked at Sport Canterbury and at Bowls New Zealand, she has a vast knowledge of how sport works at all levels. Lorraine is a strong supporter of the multi sports club concept and believes The Elmwood Club and the affiliated clubs are heading in the right direction. Lorraine’s role is to assist with driving the development of the building while promoting the concept to the wider community.

Ainsley McLeod: Independent Board Member

Ainsley is the most recent appointment to The Elmwood Club board. Ainsley is a planning consultant with over 20 years' experience. Her breadth of experience is vast, having been involved in an extensive range of national, regional and district level policy development projects, statutory approvals, consultation programmes and project leadership.

Ainsley lives locally and is a keen sportsperson who has played and been involved in sports administration and governance in a range of sports over a number years, including voluntary assistance to the Elmwood Club. Her children attend local schools and are members of several local sporting organisations and, as such, Ainsley appreciates the great value derived from strong community-based sports organisations and facilities.

Mike Whitty: Independent Board Member

Mike has a background in finance and accountancy, with his current role in supply chain focused on procurement, project management, supplier relationships and staff development.

Involved with The Elmwood Club for a number of years as part of the HSOB football club and having two boys who have played cricket for OBC. I see The Elmwood Club as a key supporter of the local community and sporting clubs, that brings value through association and support.

Graham Brown: Independent Board Member

Graham is a parent and passionate manager of Junior sport.  With two school aged children, Graham enjoys spending his spare time supporting his children’s varied school and club sporting interests.  A strong advocate for 'Balance is Better', Graham has recently concluded four years as the Junior Club Representative on the OBCCC Committee. 

Graham has been a valued member of the TEC Board since 2020.  A Senior Geotechnical Engineer with a global consultancy, Graham provides leadership to a national team of forty Engineers across four locations. Graham’s engineering background has seen him help TEC identify future development opportunities, helping to create what matters for future generations.