Don and his wife Heather have been residents in McBride Street since the early 80’s:

• firstly as holiday makers with their three children
• secondly, running a dental practice from their property for a number of years
• and now enjoying retirement still at the same address

Don's history of community involvement includes time in service clubs, Chairman of the James Hargest High School Board, a member of the School Trustees association during the formation of tomorrows schools and a Ministerial appointee to the Teachers Registration Board.

Through my interest in trout fishing he keeps in touch with the environment.

Don's involvement in the Frankton Community Association is to see that the needs of the community are fulfilled.

Living in the hub of growth of the Frankton/Queenstown district he needs to be actively involved in the decision making of so many issues. For example: traffic and roading, beautification and airport growth.