Chris Frost is a seasoned professional with 17 years of experience in the primary sector. Raised on a dairy farm in Northland, Chris developed his career working on the development of civil infrastructure for facilities such as dairy factories, ports, airports, and subdivisions. After working overseas and across the South Island, he returned to Northland in 2011, where he's been involved in many exciting projects working with communities, industry, farmers, and growers. He's a qualified Civil Designer, CAD Operator and Rural Studies graduate from Massey University. Chris is a strategic thinker, outcome-focused professional, and effective leader for a variety of private, iwi, corporate, and government entities. Chris has also owned and managed his own strawberry farm, which has given him practical experience in the industry.