A new wine science lecturer and laboratory manager for EIT’s Hawke’s Bay campus.

Shaun La Franco, Wine Science Lecturer

 

Starting as a wine science lecturer, Shaun La Franco brings significant industry experience to the role. Formerly cellar master at Amisfield, Shaun studied part-time and by distance to complete EIT’s Graduate Diploma in Oenology while working for the Central Otago winery. He found EIT a great place to learn and explore new  Moving to Hawke’s Bay with wife Haley and young daughter Pyper, the 38-year-old is welcoming new opportunities for mountain biking and road cycling while also mucking in on the family farm.

Lisa Roben, Laboratory Manager.

Laboratory manager Lisa Roben joined EIT after working for Villa Maria for 10 years, joining the company as a laboratory technician and progressing to laboratory manager on the Mangere site.

Originally from Taranaki, Lisa studied chemistry for her degree and gained EIT’s Certificate in Wine studying by distance while working at the winery.

She moved from Auckland to Hawke’s Bay with husband Rion, pre-schoolers Kai and Thane and her mother and all the family are enjoying the region’s
lifestyle and weather.