Lane has been in the building industry since 2002 and completed his apprenticeship in 2007. He’s a Licensed Building Practitioner and has been a business owner since 2010.

He enjoys meeting people and working along aside his great crew. He finds having such a positive team of problem solvers makes the day go easier and ensures they’ll always come up with the right solutions for clients.

Lane has always lived in the Franklin area. He and his wife Melissa have three children. When he gets a chance he also enjoys cars, paddle boarding and building.

Melissa has more than 10 years’ experience as an Administrator. She previously worked at RD1 and Carters -giving her a solid understanding of the rural and building sectors. Since 2013 she has managed the office for Smith & Sons Franklin.

Melissa particularly likes dealing with clients and meeting people. With a solid team and great clients she finds getting things done can still be plenty of fun.

Although born in Invercargill, Melissa moved up to the Franklin Region when she was young and has lived here ever since. As a busy mum to three young children Melissa likes to spend time with family and friends. When she has a spare minute she also enjoys sports, shopping and getting in the garden.

Shaun is a qualified Builder that joined the Smith & Sons Franklin team in 2019. He strives to consistently produce quality workmanship and is passionate about the renovation building work he does. He is originally from Taumarunui but moved to the Franklin area to complete his schooling and currently lives in Waiuku. Shaun enjoys travelling around New Zealand and visiting new places around the world. He loves to spend the majority of his time outdoors hunting, fishing, snowboarding and riding dirt bikes.

Ethan joined the Smith & Sons Franklin team in 2019 and is currently finishing his last year of his carpentry apprenticeship. Since becoming a part of the team he has shown great willingness to learn, is very hard working and produces quality workmanship. Ethan is very familiar with the Franklin area as he grew up in Pokeno. In his spare time Ethan enjoys many outdoor activities including fishing, snowboarding and hiking.

John does our deliveries and makes sure all sites are operating under the correct health and safety standards. He joined our team in 2014 and his practical nature has been a real asset.

During his career he’s worked in a number of roles in the construction and manufacturing industries. With experience as a mechanic, dairy farmer, driver and in the water industry he really enjoys the variety in his role with us.

Another of our team to be born and bred in Franklin, John is married with two adult children. Away from work he enjoys travelling, catching up with family and friends, surfing, rugby and getting out on his lifestyle block.

Nicola is responsible for all our general administration tasks and has been with Smith & Sons since March 2017. As the newest recruit to the Smith & Sons Franklin team Nicola brings a fresh approach and lots of enthusiasm to her role and has quickly picked up the ropes. She enjoys the tight knit office culture and working with everyone in the team

Lance has a background in property maintenance and contractor management. He focuses on ensuring clear communication with tradespeople and our customers to keep projects running smoothly.

He was brought up in Auckland and now lives in Pukekohe with his wife and two children. He enjoys spending time with his family and going surfing whenever he gets the chance.