Personal Profile.

Allan James, the proud father of two tremendous sons, Sean and Aaron, was born in Invercargill, June 1945. Allan spent his first 16 years on his parents farm near Dacre, before completing his education at Southland Technical College, and moving to Invercargill to start an apprenticeship as an Electrical Fitter with the Southland Electrical Power Supply. He attended additional study courses outside his employment and qualified as a Registered Electrician with one of the highest pass marks in New Zealand in 1967.

During this time, at age 21, Allan volunteered for service in the Territorial Force of the New Zealand Army, beginning a military career in the Royal New Zealand Transport Corp progressing through a number of increasingly responsible training and management positions and culminating in his being responsible for the training and operational control of the Ambulance and General Transport of 3 Medical Battalion, based at Addington Barracks, Christchurch. In 1982 was decorated for his 18 years of service to the New Zealand Army. He reached his retiring age for rank, and left the Army in 1989.

Allan's electrical career paralleled his military one as he moved through a number of increasing responsible positions, primarily in the heavy construction industry ( Pulp and Paper Mills and ancillary equipment), until in 1974 he was appointed Electrical Project Manager for a major Electrical Contractor, responsible directly to the Board of Directors for the successful conduct of several major multi-disciplinary Pulp And Paper projects in areas remote from the companies home base. During this period Allan also qualified as a Private Pilot, rated for a number of single engined light aircraft, an interest he still follows, now, however, in Microlight Sports Aviation aircraft.

Allan decided to move to Christchurch in 1997, to provide the opportunity for his sons to gain an education without the disruption of moving from project to project every couple of years, and to give them access to Polytech and University facilities. He joined the Ministry of Works as a Contracts Overseer responsible for major projects, mainly on military bases (surprise <grin.>), and remained with them for seven years. Allan also attended Massey university during this time gaining a qualification in Business & Personnel Management. He elected to leave 'Works' during the restructuring of the organisation in 1990 - 1992, starting his own home based electrical contracting business shortly afterwards. This business continues to operate very successfully, expanding into Inspection and Energy Management along the way.

Allan is active in the community, is a Member of 'Business Grow Christchurch', a small business support agency, and is a previous Chairman of one of the first Computer Users Groups in Christchurch. He is also active internationally and has a goal to support 10 children in deprived circumstances, providing the financial and other support to allow them to rise above their current circumstances.

Allan has a passion for, and continues to practice, Personal Development. He is particularly active in helping people to achieve their full potential, both personally and financially, through raising their Self-Esteem and by the application of Success, Goal Setting and Co-Operative Free Enterprise principles.

Please Contact:
Email: Allan James
Phone: 337-0337 or 021-688-500