Our People

In 1987, Russell brought his own Reinforcing Steel business to Busck and has been an integral part of the Busck family ever since.

For more than two decades, Russell has invested his  passion for Busck’s diversity of products, clients, and people into driving the company’s growth. As a result, Busck Prestressed Concrete has consistently met New Zealand’s demand for ‘quality prestressed and precast concrete products delivered on time every time’.

He loves bringing out the best in his team, and over the years has refined his ability to assist his employees to reach their potential by recognising their individuality. He is a member of the Precast Concrete Sector of Concrete NZ and sits on the committee.

Russell is married with two sons, both of whom work with him at Busck. Together his family enjoy fishing and boating along Northland’s stunning coastline.

John has worked with some of the biggest names in the construction industry including Fletcher, Fulton Hogan and Holmes Consulting Group.

A chartered professional engineer with Engineering New Zealand, John is the Current Chair of Concrete NZ’s Precast Sector Group, and a member of Engineering NZ, Structural Engineering Society of NZ (SESOC), and Concrete NZ Learned Society.

Kurt Bennetto has worked at Busck since he was just 12 years old, washing company cars before later becoming a concrete worker, and then a draughtsman. After a stint in construction management for Multiplex in Auckland and Melbourne, Kurt returned to Busck Prestressed Concrete in 2015, becoming General Manager of Construction  5 years on, responsible for taking care of clients and their projects from start to finish.

For Kurt, part of what makes Busck such a fantastic company to work for is that it’s a family, not a corporation, with many of Busck’s shareholders and directors actively involved in daily operations.

Kurt is excited by the growth of the company and opportunity to expand into new ventures. He holds a Diploma in Architecture, has recently become a father to a baby girl. He loves Marlin fishing.

Busck is one of the largest and most diverse Precast and Prestressed concrete companies in NZ, and Greg is excited to be at the forefront of the company’s future development maintaining Busck’s high standards of quality and service.

Greg brings 35 years’ professional experience in construction and precast manufacturing to Busck’s already venerable people and expertise spread throughout the company. A qualified carpenter by trade, Greg is a member of BCITO’s National Advisory Group for Construction and Precast Manufacturing, and sits on the Executive for Concrete NZ Precast Sector Group.

Greg is married with three adult children, and enjoys golf, tramping, wining and dining.

Ross joined Busck in 2008, after 30 years in the Electrical supply industry. His first hand electrical engineering experience is invaluable in his role as National Utilities Manager. Ross is responsible for sales and technical support for all Utilities rated customers.

Ross is an EEA – Member and Committee Member for Standards Australia EL-052 committee (Electrical Energy Networks, Construction and Operation).

In his spare time Ross is a keen gardener and model train enthusiast.

Ross has also been a recipient of the Tom Leong Meritorious Award for Safety in the Electricity Industry.

At the age of 22, Rex started his own business in Whangarei, manufacturing water tanks, septic tanks, stock troughs and more. In early 1987, Busck Prestressed Concrete purchased Rex’s company and Rex went to work at Busck’s Fraser Street site where he now wears multiple managerial hats. As Operations Manager he oversees Fraser Street’s manufacturing of precast concrete poles and associated products. Additionally he is responsible for organising machinery gantry crane services for Busck, an area in which he holds training certification. Under the shade of his second hat as National Standards Product Manager, Rex is also in charge of concrete supply and quality assurance, and works with branch managers nationwide to maintain Busck’s high product standards.

Outside of work, Rex enjoys getting involved with his local rugby club, Mid Northern Rugby Football. He is also a trustee of the Jack Morgan Museum. Perhaps it says it all that, when Rex was asked, after more than three decades with the company, what his favourite thing about Busck is, he answered, ‘going to work’.

Judy is responsible for Busck’s Human Resources – its people – all 200+ of them spread throughout our branches across New Zealand – along with administration, policy and procedure overview. With an extensive background in general, contract and human resources management in the private sector and Government, in 2021 Judy made the move to Busck as National HR Manager.

Judy enjoys and appreciates the positivity and vibrancy of Busck which, even with rapid growth, has maintained a relaxed family business atmosphere. The length of service and knowledge of many of the staff is impressive and a testament to Buck as a company and how it looks after its staff.

After 35 years in the timber saw milling and manufacturing industry, the last fourteen of which was spent as a division team leader, Peter was ready for a change. For him, the old family business feel of Busck Prestressed Concrete has been a breath of fresh air, as has being known by his name and not an employee number.

To Peter, Busck is proof that there are still companies out there that care about their workforce, and as  National Health and Safety Manager, Peter is proud to be representing Busck Prestressed Concrete doing exactly that.

Peter is Co-Chairperson of Concrete NZ’s Precast Sector Group Health & Safety Forum and holds his National Certificate in Business (First line Management) L3, National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Workplace Safety) L3, New Zealand Certificate in Competitive Systems and Practices L3, and Northland Polytechnic Certificate in Applied Work Practice.

Peter enjoys golfing, fishing, and the opportunity to be a part of a company whose position as an industry leader means constant adaptability.