OUR STAFF

JON COURSEY - MANAGING DIRECTOR

JonJon comes from a background in Music and Media. It was while studying that Jon co-foundered Rockstar Recipes with school friends David McKinnon and Mark Ling. Jon took on the top management role in 2005 and has since put together a highly effective management team that has achieved many successes including firmly establishing Jamorama and Rocket Piano as online leaders in music tuition and launching the successful SongPond product. Jon was a Canterbury Regional Finalist in the 2007 and 2008 New Zealand Institute of Management Young Executive of the Year Awards. Jon is an active musician and drums in local band Hennessy Love Machine. He loves the outdoors and is an avid cyclist and runner, and can be found out on the Port Hills most weekends.

DAVID McKINNON - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / MARKETING

David comes from a psychology and music background. It was in his third year of study at Canterbury University that he co-founded Rockstar Recipes with business partners Jon and Mark and he hasn’t looked back since. During his time at Rockstar David has filled multiple roles giving him a great knowledge of all areas within the company. David’s attention to detail made him the perfect candidate to take on the role of Chief Financial Officer which he held for 3 years. In 2009 David took on a key role in Marketing and has excelled at leading his team to reinvigorate Rockstar Recipes brand and products and set impressive new sales records. David plays bass guitar in the active local band Hennessy love machine. He also loves to cook and will forever be in pursuit of the perfect steak. An avid gamer, David’s latest favourite game is World of Warcraft.

DAN ORR - OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

DanDan comes from a musical and administration background. After completing a performance music certificate at the Nelson College of Music, Dan spent time in the UK working for North West London Hospital Trust gaining valuable experience in systems organisation, financial administration and database management. Dan started at Rockstar Recipes in 2006 as a technical support specialist but has more recently taken on the role of Office Administrator in which he handles internal communication, systems management, financial accounting and the all important role of organizer of Rockstar parties and team outings. Dan recently became a father with the birth of his first son Toby.

CAMERON FINDLAY - PROGRAMMER / NEW MEDIA DEVELOPER

CamCameron comes from a multi-media and web development background. Cam’s first career opportunity was the lead developer role at Vision Web, where he began work developing Content Management Systems for a number of clients. Cam’s interest in technology, management and music led him to join and become an active member of the White Elephant trust where he has played an important role providing governance and direction. Cam came to Rockstar Recipes in 2006 to fill the role of web programmer and has proven himself as an effective and hardworking developer and a thoughtful leader. Cam’s current role as Head of Technology sees him leading development teams and overseeing tech integration at Rockstar Recipes. Cam is an active DJ who goes by the moniker DJ FlekC. He recently began studying the Japanese sword art of Iaido.

MOSES ROBBINS - MULTI-MEDIA SPECIALIST

Moses has a background in music and a solid body of work as a solo singer/song writer. David’s ‘little’ cousin Moses was at high school when David, Jon and Mark started the company, but that didn’t stop him from getting involved in the company, starting out as Rockstar’s first volunteer and later its first ‘real’ employee in the technical support role. Over the past 6 years, Moses has expanded on his skill set becoming Rockstar’s most experienced video technician and producer. Moses continues to develop his skills in this area and commences further study in 2010. Moses loves music and expects to play it all his life. Outside of Rockstar Recipes, Moses plays in local bands Hennessy Love Machine, Deadwood and his own solo project.

SIMON WATERHOUSE - DESIGNER / WEB DEVELOPER

Simon has a background in multimedia, graphic design, web design and photography. After graduating from Natcol he worked in graphics for print before taking a web developer position with Unica Design; a company started by Rockstar Recipes co-founder Mark Ling. He is well travelled, spending time in Europe and Canada. After returning from his first OE Simon began work at Rockstar Recipes as a designer and web developer. Before leaving for his second OE to Europe, Simon completed the site design for the successful SongPond product. Simon now returns as a contractor to work on Rockstar Recipes’ projects from time to time. An active adventure seeker, Simon is an avid mountain biker, skier and climber who spends most of his weekends out and about looking for the next challenge.

LUIS TOVAR - SUPPORT SPECIALIST / MARKETING ASSISTANT

Luis comes to Rockstar Recipes all the way from Mexico and has a background in music and international Business. Before coming to New Zealand Luis spent a number of years as a session drummer and instructor. Luis started at Rockstar in 2008 as technical support for the Spanish language version of the Jamorama learn guitar course. Since then Luis has taken on technical support for all of Rockstar Recipes products and also assists the marketing team in deploying tactical marketing initiatives for the Spanish language product. Luis is the drummer for local band Soul System who was recently runner up in the local RDU Roundup Competition.

DAVE CRAIG - WEB DEVELOPER

David has a background in multimedia, graphic design and web design. He graduated from Natcol with a diploma in multimedia in 2004 and worked in graphics for print before recently returning to study to complete a diploma in emerging technology. David comes to Rockstar Recipes to work on projects from time to time when the heat is on. He is an active DJ and is currently learqning to play the guitar.

 

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