Our People
Mike Parsons - General Manager
Jaycee Collins - Seawise Specialist
Kim Smith - Key Account & Marketing Manager
Dana Darwin - International Sales
Meet Mike...
Mike is originally from Canada, but went to University in the United States at Brown, where he was an All-Ivy League selection in ice hockey. After graduation, he spent six years on Wall Street as a trader and then a branch manager, overseeing a floor of 70 traders. Mike came to NZ in 2002 and has represented NZ both as a coach and player on the Ice Blacks, and is a current board member of the NZ Ice Hockey Federation.
Before joining Earthwise Group as the General Manager, Mike was the Chief Operating Officer of Bartercard NZ. He has travelled extensively around the world and has a keen interest in fitness, health, and helping to develop an even cleaner, greener New Zealand.
Contact
Mike Parsons
General Manager – Earthwise Group Ltd
mike@earthwisegroup.co.nz
Meet Jaycee...
Jaycee (JC) has recently moved from Whitianga to Auckland to focus on business development for the Seawise range of products. Her interest in the marine side of Earthwise Group comes from crewing on a 112 foot Fairmile years ago, and spending many recreational hours on the water.
JC is committed to the protection of the marine environment for the health and wellbeing of future generations. This passion complements her absolute belief in the effectiveness and excellence of the Seawise range.
Contact
Jaycee Collins
Business Developer - Seawise Specialist
ddi: 09 974 1184
mob: 021 851 807
jc@earthwisegroup.co.nz
Meet Kim...
A born and bred Kiwi, Kim loves the New Zealand environment and spends as much time as she can out at her family bach in Piha! Kim is passionate about her role in Sales & Marketing, as sees a huge opportunity in providing eco-options for people to live healthier, more sustainable lives.
Kim’s background is in marketing and advertising, with experience working on both local and international brands through her time at DDB, Saatchi & Saatchi, Satellite Media and working for New Zealand success-story Orca.
Contact
Kim Smith
Key Account & Marketing Manager
ddi. 09 974 1186
kim@earthwisegroup.co.nz
Meet Dana...
In his role as Managing Director of the Earthwise Group of companies, Dana has a particular passion for the Seawise suite of marine products derived from his extensive background of coastal and offshore boating experience. Dana grew up in the gulf Islands of British Columbia and spent over 20 years as a commercial fisherman, giving him a strong and lifetime relationship with the oceans. Aside from commercial fishing, he has extensive big game fishing experience worldwide including running a fishing resort in Central America for several years. One of Dana’s offshore bluewater sailing highlights was the launch of his 55 foot Davidson fastcruiser in Silverdale New Zealand in the early 1980’s which he sailed around the south pacific with his (now) wife and NZ partner Zoe.
Dana envisions the Seawise range of marine products as an easy and effective way people can ‘make a difference’ in helping to preserve and protect our Ocean’s ecosystems. He believes strongly that Seawise is a great way for people to become engaged and aware that sustainable and highly effective options exist for cleaning in the marine environment.
Dana, Zoe and their two remaining at home children, Ryan and Tessa Storm, currently enjoy their residence in the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula, where he is based at the head office of Earthwise Group in Whitianga.
Contact
Dana Darwin
Managing Director – Earthwise Group Ltd
dana@earthwisegroup.co.nz
