Meet Our Team

In the office
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Leigh Jones
Director

Christie Rentoul
3D Kitchen Designer

Grace Binnie
​Office Administrator
Leigh started his apprenticeship at Nazareth Joinery 15 years ago and has worked his way to the top, becoming director in 2017. Leigh oversees all aspects of manufacture, with you every step of the way from initial plans through to installation. In his free-time, Leigh is an avid 4 wheel driver. He has built his own competition vehicle and regularly competes in national events. 
Christie is our 3D kitchen designer and is responsible for the beautiful graphics. She is mum to two wee girls and is in the office part-time. Christie most enjoys the challenge of combining the practical with the beautiful. She is passionate about bringing your dream to life and is great with any odd little design questions. When she has a chance, Christie enjoys reading and spending time with her family.
Grace is the office administrator at Nazareth and is the person most likely to be the voice on the other end of the phone.  She crunches the numbers at Nazareth and keeps the office ticking, ask her a question that’s not about joinery! Grace runs for fun and is looking forward to being on the move again after an injury hiatus.

In the factory

Jack Wasiolek

Jack is our Project Manager and Programmer. He originally did his joinery apprenticeship at Nazareth when Ruda was at the helm before spreading his wings. Now we’re thrilled to have him back onboard, sharing his many wisdoms. In his free time, Jack enjoys hunting, motor-biking and spending time with his family.

Rodrigo Desantis

​Rodrigo recently returned to Nazareth from Uruguay and is getting stuck right in. He specialises in quality kitchens, seeing the job through from start to finish. In his spare time, Rodrigo is a keen soccer player. Rodrigo likes to joke about his English proficiency but his English is a whole lot better than the rest of the team’s Spanish!

Jonathan Griffiths

 Jon is a qualified joiner and the go-to man for doors.  He is a great proponent of ‘measure twice, cut once’ and collects old wooden folding rulers. In his free time, Jon enjoys riding his motorbike and cheering on the Blues and All Blacks. ​

Kelly Neal

​​Kelly is a qualified joiner who has been at Nazareth for the last decade, starting as an apprentice and building his skills up along the way. He is a real craftsman, with an eye for the intricate detailing in a Shaker kitchen. Kelly’s hobbies include golfing, hunting and fishing.

Campbell Earle

Campbell is an apprentice joiner, who started working one day a week through the Gateway programme at Marlborough Boys’ College before joining the team full-time last year. He is learning fast and gaining skills. When he’s not at work Campbell enjoys creating art, particularly painting, and hunting. Growing up on a big farm, Campbell is a font of outdoorsy knowledge around the smoko table.

Liam Geddes

Originally from South Africa, Liam is an apprentice joiner. He is on the home stretch of his apprenticeship and has been building some beautifully detailed kitchens. Outside the factory, Liam plays a sport for every season including snowboarding, cricket, and hockey. ​

​Luke Yarrall

​Luke is an apprentice joiner nearing the end of his qualification. He’s learning great workmanship and upskilling in all the areas around the factory. In his spare time, Luke can be found outside, playing golf and camping. ​​

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Mini golfing to celebrate 2019. Cheers!

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