About Us
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Tell me moreOur People
Meet our people. The Queenstown Trails Trust is managed by an executive team of three and governed by a hardworking and dedicated volunteer board of trustees.
We are engineers, planners, lawyers, experts and advocates. We aim to connect people and places by bike and foot, we want to transform the school run and the daily commute and provide trails that inspire adventures. Ultimately delivering a happier, healthier community all because you can safely and easily ride your bike around the Queenstown Basin.
Scroll through the gallery below to find out more about our people.
Mark 'Willy' Williams (CEO)
CEO Willy has been in Queenstown nearly 20 years and always enjoyed riding and racing bikes, both on and off road. Willy is passionate about trails and is leading the charge on expanding and enhancing the Queenstown Trail network.1 / 11
Tony McQuilkin (Patron & Trustee)
A long-term resident of the Wakatipu and Queenstown Trail Trustee since 2011. Tony is committed and enthusiastic about trails in the Wakatipu for the benefit and wellbeing of firstly residents and secondly visitors. Tony believes establishment and expansion of the network of trails both now and for the future is vital for our community.2 / 11
MICHAEL WALKER (Chairperson)
Michael is a partner in local law firm Todd & Walker and is extremely passionate about the amazing work that the Trust has done and continues to do. He uses the trails daily, from walking the dog to mountain biking with friends. As a trustee he is particularly passionate about ensuring that the trails retain a world class status for generations to come.3 / 11
John Edmonds (Trustee)
John is a local planning consultant, married to Turi with three daughters, all are regular trail users. John is passionate about development of the trail network and the important role it plays in the community. He is particularly interested in new trails and envisages a fantastic range of off-road and commuter trails for walking, running and cycling.4 / 11
Andrew Brinsley (Deputy Chairperson)
I'm really excited to join the trust and continue to build on the great achievements to date. This is especially so as the district responds to the changing world post Covid 19. The trail network will increasingly deliver physical, mental and practical connectivity benefits to our community and visitors. I look forward to assisting bringing some fantastic projects to fruition.5 / 11
Mark Townsley (Trustee)
British born Mark married a good southern Kiwi girl and they’ve spent 11 years in Queenstown. His passion is building and riding bike trails, through his hobby and his profession as an engineer, Mark has spent years doing both. Mark is proud to be a custodian of the existing trails and getting involved in trail development so that the Trust can offer such a special jewel in Queenstown’s crown.6 / 11
SARENA GLASS (TRUSTEE)
Sarena, a sales agent for NZ Sotherby's, lives in Arrowtown and is married to Simon and has two daughters. Sarena appreciates the work the Trust has done to date and wants to see the connectivity of our trails continue to improve and the implementation of more kids on bikes for ways of transport and particularly to and from school.7 / 11
Warwick Goldsmith (Trustee)
Warwick has specialised in Resource Management law and related property development for more than 30 years. One of the challenges Warwick enjoys most in these projects is developing public benefits such as trail linkages running through those developments and connecting up to wider trail networks.8 / 11
WENDY PANNETT (TRUSTEE)
A keen mountain biker and trail rider, Wendy is delighted to be back, with her family, living in the region she grew up in. Always up for an adventure (especially if there’s scoping of new trails involved). Wendy brings years of experience in communications and public relations to the Trust. She’s also passionate about growing the trail network for the benefit of locals and visitors.9 / 11
GAVIN BARTLETT (QLDC REPRESENTATIVE)
Gavin Bartlett is the Queenstown Lakes District Council Representative to Queenstown Trails. Gavin is a passionate advocate for community wellbeing, recreation and active travel. A keen cyclist himself, Gavin can often be spotted out on the trails and is looking forward to to maximizing the use of the trails and developing connections throughout the community.10 / 11
ROSIE (TRUSTEE)
Rosie is a lawyer based in the Wakatipu Basin, regularly advising clients on environmental, conservation, and resource management related matters. As a mother of young children and a sporting enthusiast, Rosie is particularly interested in enhancing the range of trail user experiences and connecting communities along the network.11 / 11
