Our Team
From the initial stages through to the final product; the Mystery Creek Events Centre team have the expertise to create exceptional events.
The accomplished event management team are able to take care of as much, or as little of your event as required. By choosing Mystery Creek Events Centre you will gain the services of professional, experienced and trained staff. The team offer everything from marketing to operations staff to ensure the successful delivery of your event.
Interested in joining the Mystery Creek Events Centre team? Check out our current vacancies here.
Senior Management
Jon Calder
Chief Executive Officer
Sonya Anderson
Business Development Manager (Acting)
Sonya researches and envisions possibilities for new business directions and opportunities for Mystery Creek Events Centre. She analyses competition and industry changes and keeps Mystery Creek Events Centre in the forefront of the events industry.
Irene Smith
Finance Team Leader
Irene heads up the Finance team, managing payroll and financial reporting to the Board.
Vanessa Richmond
Events Manager
Vanessa is responsible for overseeing the Events Team who are responsible for delivery of all our own events (National Agricultural Fieldays, RetroFest, Equidays, Transport and Heavy Equipment Expo and Waikato Boat, Fishing & Leisure Show) and events that we host for our clients.
Richard Ferdinands
Facilities and Property Manager (Acting)
Richard oversees the Operations Team, involved in the build-up and breakdown of the site for all shows, conferences and events.
Rachelle Jones
PA/HR Coordinator
Rachelle supports the CEO, Jon Calder and undertakes the human resouces role at Mystery Creek Events Centre.
Other departments at Mystery Creek Events Centre
