The Waikato Sheds Team
Sheds are what we do best at Waikato Sheds. Since 2005, we’ve been proudly designing, supplying, and building quality sheds throughout the Waikato region.
Our friendly, knowledgeable team are true shed specialists — here to guide you through every step of the process, from planning to completion.
Whether you’re after a farm shed, commercial building, workshop, habitable shed, or something for your lifestyle block, we’ll work with you to deliver a shed that fits your needs and stands the test of time.
Jason Davis
General Manager / Director
Jason Davis
General Manager / Director
Jason is the General Manager of Waikato Shed Company, stepping into the role in 2020 after starting out in shed design and sales. He is still hands on in the day to day work, designing sheds and managing projects from consent through to completion.
Jason’s passion for sheds comes from life on his five acre block in Kaihere on the Hauraki Plains. He has more than 300 square metres of sheds on his property, which he has built and adapted into a gym, workshop, bar, office, games room and plenty of storage for anything that might be useful one day.
He and his wife Farida have three children, who now also work in the family business across a range of roles. Jason is always keen to hear your ideas and help turn them into a plan, making sure your shed is designed to suit how you live and work.
Brian Insoll
Business Founder
Brian Insoll
Business Founder
Brian Insoll is the founder of Waikato Sheds, which he established in 2005. With roots on his 70-acre apple orchard in Eureka, Brian first set up operations in an old fruit shop, launching what would become a leading shed-building business in the Waikato region. Their growth has since required the construction of a new 490 m² showroom/office facility to meet demand. Brian is proud of a great team that is committed to delivering excellent results to customers.
Farida Davis
Business Manager
Farida Davis
Business Manager
Farida Davis is the Business Manager and a shareholder at Waikato Sheds, supporting the business across operations, people, performance, and growth. With more than 20 years’ experience across accounting, financial services, retail, and business leadership, Farida brings strong commercial thinking and a calm, practical approach to decision-making.
In her role, Farida works closely with HR, administration, and project management, helping ensure the day-to-day running of the business is structured, efficient, and well supported. She also oversees key systems and processes across the customer journey — from enquiry and quoting through to delivery and ongoing support — while stepping in to guide sales and marketing activities as needed.
Farida is passionate about improving the way Waikato Sheds operates, leading initiatives in process optimisation, documentation, and automation to help teams work smarter and deliver consistently great outcomes.
Outside of work, Farida is married to Jason Davis and together they’re raising their three children on a rural lifestyle block — making her deeply connected to the Waikato way of life and the customers Waikato Sheds proudly serves.
Bronek Szpetnar
Design and Sales
Bronek Szpetnar
I have been in the construction industry for the past 8 years, owning my own Window & Door factory for a number of years and before joining Waikato Sheds I was Construction/Project Manager for a couple of years for a residential building company. I understand how a building goes together and love seeing designs on paper come to life.
It is awesome to help people achieve their dreams and make them a reality, whether it be the ultimate Workshop, Mancave, Teenage sleepout area or just a place to store what is precious to you.
When not at work you can find me at home in Paeroa recycling Pallets into outdoor furniture, or heavily involved in Family life, my teenage son keeps me very busy being his Uber on the Plains.
Glenn Jones
Design and Sales
Glenn Jones
Design and Sales
Glenn has spent the last 20 years working in the Design and Build sector for Residential Homes, predominantly with GJ Gardner Homes Waikato.
Now with us he is the perfect person to help turn your shed dreams into reality. With an amazing knowledge of the construction industry and all the pitfalls to look out for Glenn is the man to have in your corner on your build journey. When not at work Glenn keeps active with golf, tennis, trail walking and spending time with family and friends.
Thomas Walsh
Design and Sales
Thomas Walsh
Design and Sales
Thomas is our pole shed expert. Having spent the last 8.5 years in the outdoor timber market working across a variety of roles with Goldpine which has taken him from his home in Taranaki to the Waikato. A significant amount of that time was spent selling kitset pole sheds and later managing the design and build division at Strongbuilt Barns.
Having grown up on a dairy farm Thomas has a keen affinity for the rural sector and loves nothing better than designing sheds that fit the unique needs of his clients. He believes in pole sheds so much that he has even designed, and project managed the build of a pole shed clad in weather boards to match his own house in Hamilton.
Thomas is married to Ashleigh and together they have two daughters Millie and Lucy, as well as a dog and two cats. Outside of work Thomas enjoys the social aspect of playing sports for the mighty Te Rapa Clydesdales and Mavericks in rugby and cricket, respectively.
Shane Griffin
Project Manager
Shane Griffin
Shane is the Operations Manager of Waikato Sheds and has been with the company since July 2018. Shane and the other members of the Operations department take care of the projects once council consent has been approved. He prepares the plans, liaises with the necessary contractors, orders the shed material and ensures the construction of the sheds runs smoothly. He also works with kitset clients to make sure they can complete their project with ease. Shane has two trades under his belt, he first spent 10 years building luxury power boats in both New Zealand and Australia before trying his hand at Coach building where he gained various metal working skills. Shane and his partner Erika are parents of two young children, daughter Cleo and son Jude, along with dog Millie. They are renovating their home which includes a nice new shed with a sleepout but most importantly a workshop. Shane is excited to put the workshop to use making furniture and shaping surfboards.
Quentin Hill
Project Manager
Quentin Hill
Quentin recently joined the Waikato Sheds team in May 2024 as a Construction Planner. Quentin helps to take care of projects once they are out of council by helping prepare the plans, liaises with the necessary contractors and suppliers, and ensures the construction of the sheds runs smoothly. Quentin is also there to assist kitset clients along the way with any questions to help them complete their project with ease. Quentin has 6+ years in the construction industry, initially working on the tools as a hammer hand to recently as a project manager for the past 3 years. Quentin is married to Taylor and together they have a son, Buck and a dog, Frankie. Outside of work Quentin is a keen rugby player, playing for Hautapu Sports Club Premier rugby team and enjoys living the rural life on a farm in Te Miro
Sharon Alderson
Project Coordinator
Sharon Alderson
Sharon is an integral part of our team, expertly managing the paperwork and ensuring seamless operations in the office.
Embracing a less stressful role, Sharon now thrives on a four-day workweek. Her versatile skill set allows her to support staff across the business, making her role both varied and dynamic. From handling initial inquiries to ordering kits and costing the final project, Sharon is involved in every stage, ensuring smooth progress and success.
Maria Mcarthur
Finance Manager
Maria Mcarthur
Maria joined the team mid 2018 & now leads the office staff as Finance and Consents Manager.
She is a qualified Accounting Technician & is the number cruncher of the company. She is also responsible for preparing building consents for our clients.
Maria has a small lifestyle property in Taupiri where she lives with her husband & their pets.
When Maria is not at work she can quite often be found at race tracks around the country supporting her sidecar racing husband.
Cathy Rondel
Office Administrator
Cathy Rondel
Cathy joined Waikato Sheds in 2022 with extensive administration experience. She will often be the first person to greet you when you visit Waikato Sheds. Orginally from Ireland she always has a warm welcome for everyone. Cathy now resides in Matangi with her Husband and Kids.
Mark Davis
Site Supervisor
Mark Davis
Mark is qualified as a watchmaker and spent a decade working for Auckland Watch Company on Queen Street. Looking for a change, he moved to the Waikato where he now lives with his wife and two daughters. Before entering the construction industry, he worked as a dairy farmer for several years, gaining a solid understanding of practical, hands-on work.
After shifting careers, Mark spent years roofing, learning the trade under the guidance of master roofer Jon Sawden, before moving into building with Walkway Solutions. His experience across farming, roofing and building gives him a well rounded understanding of what happens on site and what it takes to get a job done properly.
Mark is now the site supervisor for Waikato Sheds, working closely with our builders and overseeing site safety and quality control. He ensures every project is completed to a high standard and that both our team and customers are well supported throughout the build.
Paul Alderton
Shed Building Master
Paul Alderton
Paul is a legend in the shed building world of the Waikato. Widely acknowledged as the Shed Master of New Zealand. Born and bred in the Waikato when he is not leading the team building sheds he is also an accomplished drummer. You will see him on lots of our big projects directing operations.
Stan Alderton
Shed Builder Extraordinaire
Michael Davis
Marketing and Online Presence
Michael Davis
Marketing and Online Presence
Michael is in his second year at the University of Auckland, studying business, majoring in marketing and operations. He plays a key role in keeping the website updated and running smoothly. He ensures all the latest content is added, contributes to ongoing site development, and supports digital marketing — helping our online presence stay current and reach the right audience. You’ll see him in the office or even behind the bar like the video below:
Jack Davis
University Student and Digital Content Creator
Jack Davis
Jasmine Davis
Highschool Student and Digital Content Creation
Jasmine Davis
Jasmine is currently a student at Hauraki Plains College, where she serves as the Cultural Prefect helping to support and celebrate the diverse cultures within her school and wider community. During her school holidays, she helps us out in the office at Waikato Sheds, assisting with digital content creation and marketing, gaining hands-on industry experience.