Our People

Vicki Beker  
 

Squash has always been a big part of my life since the junior years.  I have been fortunate over the last 40 years to play at a Club, District and NZ Level and have had a pile of fun, while making lifetime friendships along the way.  Six years ago, I joined Squash BOP’s board and then moved into the chair’s role. 

Being part of the BOP Board enabled me to give back to the game I love, where I combined my squash experience with my professional skills as an Accountant, Business Owner and CEO to help drive squash success in the Bay.   It was a natural progression to use the knowledge that I had gained at a district level, to help progress the game further at a National level.  I am really excited to be part of this board going forward.

Dave Brown  
 

I am a late entrant to the squash after several years on the Triathlon and Ultrarunning scene before age, work and family made squash my primary source of exercise. Having picked it up in my 20’s and I wish I had started earlier. I categorise myself as enthusiastic on court without being particularly skillful. I joined the board as I saw it as an opportunity to use my professional experience to assist a non-profit and ensure that there is a healthy state of squash for my kids to enjoy if they decide to play, here’s hoping

I bring to the board my professional experience in Technology Leadership, Business Transformation and strategy execution. And from a squash perspective I bring the view of the typical NZ club squash player – certainly not high performance

David Hawes   

David has been involved in Squash in Canterbury as an administrator for a number of years – both at club level with the Hoon Hay Squash Club and as part of Squash Canterbury.  He is committed to put something back into the game so people can enjoy the sport and continue to receive what the game has to offer.  David was elected to the Board in 2019 for 3 years.

Gary Duberly  

Gary Duberly has been playing squash for over 45 years and is still as passionate about it now as he was when he first picked up a racket.

“The mighty North Shore has been my club for over 20 years, and I have been fortunate to play in many Cousins Shield, Masters and numerous Inter-club teams as well as being the Treasurer for the last 10 years.”

“I have also been very fortunate that all three of my daughters have been and are still involved in this great game.”

Gary runs his own boutique Accountancy company, which has given him the opportunity for a balanced lifestyle and now time to give back to the sport he loves. He hopes to use the skills he has accumulated over the years to “help grow this awesome game of Squash in New Zealand.”

Megan Leaf  

Megan Leaf has been an active squash member of Te Puke squash Club since 2002.

“I adore the game of squash and the opportunity it gives people, of all ages, to push themselves physically and mentally.”

Megan has occupied various committee roles at Te Puke Squash Club, including her most recent role as the Interclub and Eliminations Co-ordinator. 

Outside of the squash scene, Megan works full-time as a Barrister, across a wide range of litigation, with particular interest in reducing family violence. She is excited at the opportunity to contribute her knowledge, skills and experience she has gained in her career to the sustenance and growth of squash in New Zealand.

Martin Dowson, Chief Executive  

Martin brings a vast range of skills, knowledge, and connections across an extensive network of sports and sports leaders and has proven skills in bringing together stakeholders to achieve common goals. Martin manages the organisation (and its subsidiary Trusts / operations), providing clear, decisive, and effective strategic leadership to the New Zealand squash community to deliver on strategic outcomes.

E:  martin@squashnz.co.nz  

M: 021 506 263

Jonathan Kemp, National Performance Coach  

Jonathan is responsible for leading the development of New Zealand's top squash players, creating a pathway for players to progress from grassroots to elite level.

E:  jonathan@squashnz.co.nz   

M: 021 192 9181

Tyler Duberly, Promotion and Competition Manager  

Tyler is responsible for the successful planning and delivery of international and premier events, supporting major events in partnership with the hosting squash district and venues and promotion of Squash in NZ. 

E:  tyler@squashnz.co.nz  

M: 021 376 772

John Fletcher, National Development Manager  

John is responsible for supporting districts and clubs, developing new and effective programmes to get new people in New Zealand playing and enjoying squash and to ensure Squash New Zealand is operating effectively and efficiently.  

E:  john@squashnz.co.nz  

M: 021 166 0517

Jason Fletcher, Coach Development Leader  

Jason is responsible for leading the development and implementation of a sustainable New Zealand Squash coach development programme.

E:  jason@squashnz.co.nz  

M: 027 356 8716

Catherine Logan-McLeod, High Performance Manager

Catherine is responsible assisting National Performance Coach Jonathan Kemp in planning, organising and administering within the high performance sphere as well as supporting the national office with other logistics.

E:  catherine@squashnz.co.nz  

M: 021 234 6262

Fleur Townsend - Finance & Admin Manager

Fleur is responsible for overseeing the administrative functions of our organisation, ensuring smooth operations across all areas. These responsibilities encompass advanced bookkeeping, grant funding applications, comprehensive office management, travel logistics, and serving as the primary contact for all queries. Additionally, she will assist in support and troubleshooting for our new IT platform, MySquash.

E:  fleur@squashnz.co.nz 

M: 021 043 1521