Board members
The Board consists of 6 members from around New Zealand, representing both trade and the public. 5 members are registered electrical workers and 1 is a lay member. All are appointed by the Minister for Building and Construction.
Professional and administrative support for the Board is provided by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment.
Russell Keys
Presiding Member
Russell Keys is a self-employed registered Electrical Inspector based in the Wairarapa where, with his wife, they own and operate their electrical contracting business currently employing a team of 7.
Russell is currently a Carterton District Council Councillor and Chair of Infrastructure and Services Committee.
He is also a volunteer Fire Fighter in the Carterton Brigade with over 20 years’ service.
Mel Orange
Deputy Presiding Member
Mel Orange is a self-employed barrister and business consultant from Christchurch who works in the energy and construction industries. He has previously held senior management positions and board positions in the energy industry. Mel is the Chair of the Electricity Rulings Panel and Deputy Chair of the Building Practitioners Board.
Ashley Yan
Ashley is a registered electrical engineer with knowledge in power distribution, power transmission, and electrical machines. She is currently a Lecturer at Unitec Institute of Technology. Ashley brings to the board experience in health and safety, electrical testing compliance and renewable energy and bi-language skills.
Ashley has a Masters in Engineering (major in electrical) and is a member of Engineering New Zealand and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Sarah Cameron
Sarah is a registered electrician and is employed as a meter technician as she nears the completion of her bachelor's degree.
Her background encompasses various facets, including participation in commercial projects, teaching pre-trade courses, involvement in electronics assembly and engagement in switchboard construction.
John Hutton
John is a registered electrical inspector with more than 42 years’ experience within the electrical industry across a range of activities.
John's experience includes general electrical contracting, apprentice training and assessment, technical help for electrical workers, committee work for various electrical standards and review of training requirements for electrical workers.
Thomas Wiseman
Thomas is a registered electrical inspector with more than 10 years’ experience within the electrical industry across a range of activities. He has also completed additional study in hazardous areas and instrumentation/control.
Thomas’ experience includes general electrical contracting, hazardous areas, major hazard facilities maintenance, and committee work review training requirements for electrical and gas workers.
Thomas is a director of two businesses, a large instrumentation/electrical business, and hydrogen solutions business.
