Pete is a former Director of Bayleys Ruapehu, Whanganui, Manawatu and Wairarapa. He has a Bachelor of Agricultural Science Degree and a Diploma in Real Estate, and has represented NZ Universities and Whanganui in Rugby. Together with his wife, Pete farms deer and cattle in the Taihape area.

Pete has marketed most trophy rural properties sold in the Rangitikei, and has been recognised as a leading Country agent in the Lower North Island. In 19 years with Bayleys, Pete has sold close to $500 million of rural property and has regularly been in the top 10% of Bayleys agents.

Pete has received the prestigious Bayleys Country Marketing Award twice, firstly for Otiwhiti Station in Hunterville, which sold in May 2006 for a Bayleys Country record under the hammer auction price of $8.75 million, and also for Kaiangaroa Station in Taihape which sold in February 2010 for a record price of $12 million.

In 2014 Pete sold Tanupara Station in Raetihi for $13.5 million, and Mangaohane Station in Taihape for a North Island record price. In 2015 Pete was part of the team that successfully marketed the iconic Lochinver Station for a new New Zealand record price.

His trademark is his absolute determination to add value, and achieve the highest possible net return to his Vendors.