Graduating from Auckland University with an honours degree in Civil Engineering, Mike spent a number of years in the engineering industry before moving into the health industry where he held several senior management positions. In 2002 he joined the Rodney G.J. Gardner Homes franchise becoming Managing Director after an initial 12 month period. 

With the help of his fellow Directors, and with Mike’s competitive drive, high work ethic and determined focus, G.J.’s Rodney dominated its market even in the toughest of economic times, grew to consistently build over 100 homes per year, and won multiple G.J. Gardner Homes International Franchise of the Year awards (contested by over 120 franchises worldwide). After a two year period as the Operations Director with the G.J. Gardner Homes NZ Master Franchise, Mike then concentrated his efforts on establishing the GoFox entity while also purchasing the Christchurch North Franchise for G.J. Gardner Homes.

With a wealth of experience and over 20 years working in and around one of New Zealand’s most successful franchise groups, at both franchisee and Master Franchise level, Mike is ideally placed to lead the GoFox team to achieving their goal of becoming New Zealand’s first choice for all electrical and plumbing services through earned reputation and respect.