Wellington

Meet James Kelly! Starting out as a painter for around ten years, James later shifted gears into customer service and worked his way up into sales. When it comes to painting, he believes in one golden rule: preparation is key! Outside of work, James is all about family. Weekends are packed with kids' sports, his own, and some quality family time. He grew up playing all kinds of sports, with softball being his main game, but now boxing is his true passion—he loves coaching and training. Right now, he's super excited for his son's first tee-ball season! What motivates James? Being a dad to his two boys. They wake him up early, but it's all part of what drives him to be his best. He lives by the motto: "Adjust to your surroundings because the world doesn't wait for you." Fun fact: James was born in Awali, Bahrain, and has lived in some pretty interesting places before settling in New Zealand.

james.kelly@carus.co.nz

Background as a police officer, there isn’t much that phases him – though by his admission, his almost 1-year-old boy usually finds a way to keep him on his toes. Like many other kiwis, sport forms the backbone of the rest of his life outside work, particularly rugby, rugby league, fishing and diving, and you can see why his favourite quote is “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”. We asked him to share a funny story or two about himself, but that training for his previous career has seen him stay tight-lipped thus far… we’ll keep you posted if that situation changes in the future.

blake.james@carus.co.nz

Meet Christiaan Marsters, a professional with nearly 20 years in the insurance repair industry. Before Carus, he managed roofing operations, delivering top-notch service. He believes meticulous preparation is key to success. Outside work, Christiaan is a family man and a golf enthusiast, playing most weekends with his aspiring professional son. He also manages the Wellington Men's Golf Team, showing leadership both on and off the green. Christiaan's passion for his role and golf drives him daily. He lives by the mantra, "The worst day golfing is better than the best day working," and only fears not being able to play. A humorous note: he once painted the wrong house's ceiling due to a job sheet typo, which the homeowner quietly accepted. With Christiaan, you get experience, dedication, and a touch of humor, ensuring exceptional results and a positive experience.

christiaan.marsters@carus.co.nz