Meet the Team
Grant Vincent
Karena Vincent
Campbell Hill
David McNeilly
Charissa Vincent
Naomi Cowland
Garth Collings
(Each name links to page with individual photo and short blurb)
GRANT VINCENT
Role
Co-ordinator and Presenter
General Information
Grant Vincent, married to Karena and father of 3 adult children, including Cool Bananas team member Charissa. Grant has been working for Cool Bananas since 1998. He started as a presenter in the schools and is now the Co-ordinator of Cool Bananas.
KARENA VINCENT
Role
Presenter and Curriculum Writer
General Information
Karena Vincent, married to Grant and mother of 3 children. As well as being a presenter, Karena spends a lot of her time at Cool Bananas writing the curriculum used in the schools, making sure that Cool Bananas fits in with the values of each school. By the end of 2010 Cool Bananas are hoping to get this curriculum published and ready for sale
CAMPBELL HILL
Role
Team Leader and Presenter
General Information
Campbell Hill - married to Christine Hill and father of 4 teenagers. Campbell is a great asset to the team with his fantastic presenting skills as well as his amazing technical skills. Sound and media used in our programs are always top quality thanks to him. Outside of Cool Bananas, Campbell helps out with ICONZ (boys group) and does a LOT of fishing.
DAVID MCNEILLY
Role
Presenter
General Information
David McNeilly, married to Nina McNeilly and father of 3 children. David is a fantastic, much loved member of the team. He is amazing creative skills and tells an excellent story. He always comes up with crazy, exciting games which the kids (and adults) love very much. David also helps out with ICONZ in Tauranga.
CHARISSA VINCENT
Role
Presenter and Camp Co-ordinator
General Information
Charissa Vincent, daughter of Grant and Karena. Came on board with Cool Bananas at the beginning of 2009. As well as presenting Charissa helps Grant with a lot of the administration work behind the scenes and in the running of our Cool Bananas Camps. Outside of Cool Bananas Charissa is the Youth Pastor at Lifechurch Tauranga and also does part time study aiming for her Bachelor of Theology.
NAOMI COWLAND
Role
Presenter
General Information
Naomi Cowland, brand new Cool Bananas team member at the beginning of 2010. Works mainly as a presenter but also helps create a lot of the media presentations that Cool Bananas uses in schools. She is very creative and is a natural up on stage.
GARTH COLLINGS
Role
Presenter
General Information
Garth Collings, married to Judy Collings. Started at the beginning of March 2010. We are very privileged to have Garth as a part of our team as he has many years experience in working with children and youth. Garth has previously worked for Youth for Christ. He brings many skills and talents to the team.