Aaron’s sister Lisa, and her husband, Peter Buck, bring a wealth of experience to Thorne Group Homes. After graduating university Lisa travelled overseas and worked in marketing for multi-national companies, while Peter gained valuable insights into world-class processes working for one of the world’s largest finance companies in London. During stints in both Sydney and London Lisa also studied interior design. She has enjoyed working alongside a range of interior specialists, continually pushing the boundaries and creating style differentiation.

In 2006 when brothers-in-law Aaron and Peter saw an opportunity to combine their skills with those of good friend Gavin Morrow, a builder with an interest in environmental sustainability, Thorne Group Homes was officially established.

Just a few months in business, in 2007-2008 the Global Financial Crisis hit, and the subsequent years have brought both high and lows. Through it all, Thorne Group have continued to build relationships across the industry and community and are grateful to all the people they have worked with and for who have helped them weather their business and personal storms. Many clients have become friends, and colleagues in the industry have supported and cheered them on to achieve multiple industry awards and accolades

Bob would be proud to see proof of his legacy living on in the values instilled in the company which has been recognised as Most Trusted Builder in the Bay of Plenty for three consecutive years.