Our Staff
Matassa has a professional, well organised team structure with a large contingent of full time staff at the forefront of our business. Our business consists of senior contracts managers, site supervisors and qualified trade staff. Combining this with an endorsed subcontract network consisting of a large number of reliable, certified licensed professionals. We provide a seamless maintenance solution, for residential, commercial, educational and industrial businesses.
Simon Pringle
HEAD OF OPERATIONS
Simon has worked for Matassa as a project manager since the early 2000s. Working closely by the previous director and learning the ropes of operations, Simon eventually took over as head of operations for Matassa in 2006 has grown the company to what it is today.
Jodi Chartrand
NEW BUSINESS MANAGER
Jodi has been with Matassa for over 10 years. Working with key clients in the public sector, he has developed a strong relationship based on professionalism and integrity. With a strong sense of problem solving and client satisfaction, Jodi has become an integral part of Matassa’s business.
Richard Martin
KEY ACCOUNTS MANAGER
Richard has grown with Matassa and it’s changes since the beginning. Working as a project manager he has earned the trust and respect from our top clients which has led him to looking after them as a key account manager. Richard’s commitment to urgency and client care has made him a real asset to Matassa’s growing portfolio.
Claire Tuiasau
OPERATIONS SUPPORT
With 18+ years’ experience as a project/operations coordinator in Security and Property Management for both Residential and Commercial, this role involves multi-tasking, good communication and interpersonal skills with clients, trades and suppliers, ensuring delivery is on time and completed to our clients expectations. Claire is committed, determined and loyal and excited to be working with the Matassa team.
Catalina Hill
PROJECT MANAGER
Catalina comes to Matassa with 25+ years construction, fitout and renovation experience. Catalina previously worked in Auckland Airport, Commercial/Residential and insurance sectors, where she excelled. She has closely worked with architects, council, designers, engineers, home owners and claims/loss adjusters and brings a wealth of knowledge to the business. She is very determined, driven, hard working and self motivated individual.
Linh Ho
SALES & ESTIMATING
Linh joined our Matassa team in August 2022 as Sales/Estimating Support, assisting the Sales team in delivering accurate and consistent quotations and maintenance plans to our clients in a timely manner. Prior to joining us, Linh had worked in the construction industry for a decade as a senior administrator for a successful earthworks company in Auckland. Linh is a creative, honest, and caring team player with a strong work ethic, focusing on delivering the highest level of customer care and meeting their expectations. Matassa highly values and appreciates having Linh as part of our team.
Hamish Taylor
PROJECT MANAGER
Hamish comes to Matassa with 20 plus years’ experience in the Painting and Decorating industry. As a fully qualified painter, Hamish has worked in both commercial and residential sectors, from residential homes to high rise apartments and from factories to painting McDonalds. Hamish is known for his drive, enthusiasm and his eye for detail.
Jo Kasper
ADMIN & ACCOUNTS
Jo comes to Matassa as a diversly skilled Office/Accounts Administrator with 20+ years’ experience in general office/accounting duties as well as system implementations. With having a broad range of experience in a wide range of industries including service organisations, property, chartered accountants, recruitment, education consultants, data/security cabling, school accounting, retail/hospitality. Jo is excited to be working with the Matassa team and is looking forward to adding value where she can.