Region news - Eastland New chair takes the reins

Kelly Stephens is the new chair of MTA Eastland, picking up the mantle left following the resignation of former chair

Andrew Holtham late last year.

Kelly has been a valued committee member since she joined about three years ago and has worked in the automotive industry for 10 years – with all of those years at Hawke’s Bay Toyota.

Andrew resigned from the Eastland MTA committee after a 10-year-stint as he and his family relocated to Manawatu.

He was chair for four years and says he thoroughly enjoyed his time – this includes working with and meeting a lot of great people.

Another highlight was growing the executive committee from just three members to its current team of eight dedicated members. Another highlight was attending the Council Day and the National Conference in Auckland late last year.