Jason’s father Max Eves started Eves Real Estate in Tauranga back in the late 1960s, however before entering the industry himself, earlier adult life Jason qualified and practiced as a veterinary surgeon in NZ, Australia, UK and abroad, including for the Wildlife Rescue Rehabilitation & Sanctuary Division of the IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare). A highlight of this time was his leading of IFAW’s response team on the ground during the rescue of more than 50 big cats and other endangered animals from the Baghdad Zoo during the 2003 American invasion. This emotionally challenging, highly impactful rescue operation is the subject of the 2007 book Babylon’s Ark, written by South African conservationist Lawrence Anthony. Following these years, Jason moved into the highly competitive pharma sales arena. As National Sales Manager for multi-national firm Pfizer, he reported directly to the CEO of Animal Health and ran seven territory managers and key accounts throughout the country. More recently, after what was intended only to be a gap year working on super yachts with his now-wife, Abigail, Jason spent 10 years as operations manager for an ultra-high net worth individual in North America. This diverse role saw him advising on and negotiating the acquisition and disposal of countless properties, aircraft, yachts, vehicles and other luxury goods. Among other projects in the early years of this period, Jason managed the redevelopment of his employer’s 770-acre island in British Columbia (including establishing an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course). Later, he converted the stable block of what was previously John Cleese’s Ranch in California into a two hundred-million-dollar private car garage. Jason’s depth and breadth of high-stakes negotiation experience is unlikely to be matched by another agent in NZ. Throughout his international careers and experiences he has developed a phenomenal work ethic, absolute integrity, and a commitment to delivering results.