Our Team

Aaron Young

Aaron Young, with over 13 years industry experience in New Zealand and Australia is a hands-on Managing Director ensures all aspects of the business meet the required standards and enhancing the positive outcomes that Storepro promises and offers. Having started at Capital Racking / Dexion NZ in 1997 and starting Storepro in 2004, Aaron still loves nothing more than being with customers at the coalface and all his experience within the industry means the customer is getting simply the very best advice.

Robbie Turner

Robbie Turner, as General Manager has vast experience most recently in the freight and logistics industry whilst working for a multinational.  Robbie has also had his own business in importing, assembling and selling transport equipment so has a great understanding from the supply chain process beginning at the factory and finishing with the installation ensuring maximum customer satisfaction.  Robbie runs the daily operations and general business of the Storepro group enabling Aaron to spend more time with our most important customers.

Ron Payne

Ron Payne has been in the racking industry for over 30 years and provides Storepro and our customers with vast knowledge and experience. Following a recent move from Dexion New Zealand/Australia who once were Capital Racking (where Ron worked with Aaron), Ron shares a wide range of skills in managing all projects big and small, there’s not much Ron doesn’t know!! Ron joins Storepro with a hands on role as Projects Manager running all projects, racking inspections and maintenance as well as arranging the installation crews

Kreszentia Kriechbaumer

Kreszentia Kriechbaumer joined Storepro following a move from Adidas NZ.  Krez has a wide range of skills including key account management, accounting, customer services, and knowledge of a wide range of business functions.  Krez brings to the company a bubbly personality with great enthusiasm and attention to detail. Krez coordinates and manages all sales/account enquiries and stock control for the day-to-day running of the business, overseeing the warehouse picking and packing components.  Krez understands that Storepro prides themselves on good quality customer service, as this is how Storepro has grown to where it is today

Marc Padman

Marc Padman rejoined the Storepro team in 2008 after a year in the fastenings industry.  With his past knowledge and experience in this industry and within Storepro, Marc returns refreshed and ready to take on a more challenging and hands on role as Territory Manager.  His enthusiasm coupled with his understanding of storage systems and customer's needs, means you can be sure he will provide a solution that will best suit your requirements.

"The space within becomes the reality of the building." Frank Lloyd Wright

Penny Wordsworth

Penny Wordsworth as a mother of two came back to Storepro with a revitalized outlook and looking for more new challenges. With over 8 years industry experience she works hard to meet customers requirements and endeavors to achieve this through her friendly and hardworking nature. Whilst being so personable, Penny offers honest professional advice and expertise by working with you.

John McGrail

John McGrail has been in the racking industry for over 20 years on and off now. Having been involved at Boral Acrow then Capital Racking prior to establishing his own operation as Auckland Racking, which he then onsold.  John created a new market for secondhand products at the time, however he decided to sell and move on to various other challenges.  John has now returned to the racking and shelving industry with a wealth of knowledge and experience as a Storepro Territory Manager.  So no doubt you will see him around when he calls on you!

MELANIE BURNSIDE

Melanie Burnside has joined Storepro following a move from SPOS whom are specialists in retail point of sale merchandising.   After spending fives years of growing her sales skills within the company Melanie is ready to tackle a new challenge. Bringing a friendly and positive attitude towards customer relationships Melanie has joined us as a new territory manager.

Andrea Motion

Andrea Motion has only been with us a short while but has grown within the company. Andrea helps coordinate all sales/account enquiries for the day-to-day running of the business, which includes our warehouse picking and packing components. She came to us with excellent Customer Service skills and experience in Administration.

AnGELA CHEN

Angela Chen joined the Storepro team as a Design Engineer a short while after she completed her tertiary education.  She has experience in the manufacturing industries both overseas and New Zealand for over 15 years particularly in the area of product processing.  Angela understands that the key of Storepro relies on not only high quality products, but designed and implemented in a way that enables customer efficiency and ability to maximise storage in a safe manner. 

Jason Young

Jason Young has been installing Pallet Racking for over 10 years. He previously worked in an office relocation business before he moved to Pallet Racking Installations. Jason said he has found something he REALLY enjoys and has only recently joined us after his previous owner has gone into semi retirement. Jason was with them for 14 years. Jason brings a wealth of knowledge and is helping train some of our new Installation staff. In Jason’s spare time he likes spending time with his wife and family and rebuilding a project car.

Installation Warehouse Team

Our warehouse and installation team are based in-house thus offering Storepro greater control and flexibility of products and installations.  Our team is experienced in installing storage products and systems,  no job is too big or too small. All Storepro installation team members have the practical experience and come fully qualified with forklift licences and SITESAFE.

Neal Johnston

Our Territory Manager for the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region is Neal Johnston.  Neal has over 25 years experience within the construction industry and has run crews of up to 20 guys at a time; so this gives him great organization skills.  Most of the time Neal is either visiting existing clients in his local area of the Waikato - being born and bred in Te Awamutu.

Steve Highton

Our South Island Territory Manager, based in Christchurch, is Steve Highton. Steve has been in the building industry for over thirty years with the last sixteen specializing in pallet racking. Steve started out as a factory installer for one of the largest racking manufacturers' in New Zealand (at the time), he soon became Installation Supervisor. With his experience Steve leds the installation crew in Christchurch.