NEW FACES

Ricky Zhong BBS

Ricky Zhong graduated from Massey University with a Bachelor of Business Studies in 2006 and is the most recent member of our valuation team.

Ricky emigrated from China in 2001 with a Diploma of Business from Ji Nan University having spent eight years as a Development Manager and Property Consultant.

Ricky is multi-lingual being fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.  Ricky values residential properties primarily in West and South Auckland.

Ricky is married with two children.

Gary Howard B.Sc (Quantity Surveying)
Building Surveyor & Quantity Surveyor

Gary commenced employment with Prendos at the end of September and with his broad quantity surveying background he is looking forward to the diverse and interesting opportunities that exist at Prendos. 

It is seven years since Gary immigrated to New Zealand and his prior work experience includes contracts administration, quantity surveying, residential property development and employment with a light commercial construction company.

Gary’s interests outside of work include trying to play golf, kayaking and enjoying his children who are at the playful ages of nine and eleven.

Kevin Chow B.Eng. (Civil)
Building Surveyor

Kevin has a degree in civil engineering and has wide experience in contracts and construction management of both residential and commercial projects.  He has worked in various capacities in Malaysia and Uzbekistan before moving on to New Zealand five years ago.  In New Zealand Kevin has managed projects of a varied nature, from sound studios and wellness centres to a hotel and apartments.

Ken Warin NZCD (Arch)
Building Surveying Assistant
 
Ken joined Prendos five months ago as an architectural consultant having lived and worked in Auckland for the past 38 years.

The Ministry of Works taught Ken the essentials while he gained his qualifications; NZCD (Arch).  The time spent on site during the construction of the Auckland International Airport and Medium Security Prison was rewarding and Ken also enjoyed building two homes for his wife and three children at Browns Bay and Takapuna in his spare time.

After eight years working on contract with various architects, Ken joined Milford architect John D’Anvers in 1997, working on mainly top end residential homes and alterations including the Fairview Lifestyle Village in Albany.