Rolands background as Automotive Engineer created openings into the oil exploration industry where he worked on many of the commercial oil discoveries in the region. He moved on to become a welder during the "Think Big" era and the construction of the Motunui synthetic fuel plant before heading overseas & working in continental Europe. It was there while working for a one of the worlds largest multi national computer companies that he gained a lifetime of new skills and experience. Upon his return to New Plymouth 6 years later, Roland joined Harcourts and applied many of the new ideas and techniques he learnt abroad. He achieved top 5% salesperson nationally within the first 3 months and has never looked back.
Today, 14 years on with over $100,000,000 in residential sales behind him, Roland is married with 2 young daughters. Roland is still actively marketing and selling residential real estate in all price ranges and with his expertise in Auction, he specialises in Auction Marketing.