Meet Our Lift Inspectors

125+ Years of Collective Experience

Collectively our team of inspectors bring a total of 125+ years experience in the lift industry in both New Zealand and the Pacific.

The Director of Vertrans, Murray Barr, brings a lifetime of experience in this specialist discipline and together our engineers, Russell Appleton, Steve Spicer, Rob Barr, Colin Sharpe, Aaron Taylor and Campbell Black bring a total of 125 years’ experience in the lift industry both in New Zealand and the Pacific.

Murray Barr

Director

North Island Team

Rob Barr

Engineer Surveyor

Colin Sharpe

Engineer Surveyor

Aaron Taylor

Engineer Surveyor

Steve Spicer

Engineer Surveyor

Russell Appleton

Engineer Surveyor

South Island Team

Campbell Black

Engineer Surveyor

Honouring Our Vertrans Veterans

As we reflect on the journey of Vertrans, we would like to pay tribute to the dedicated professionals who have been part of our success over the years. Their expertise, commitment, and willingness to share their knowledge have played an invaluable role in helping Vertrans grow into the company it is today.

Our sincere thanks and appreciation go to Jim Stirling and Greg Moody, and our very special lift consultant, Wally Person.

Wally was the first to join our team he was dedicated, loyal and committed he enjoyed a long and distinguished career with Otis before retiring and joining the Vertrans team. His extensive industry knowledge, practical experience, and guidance were of immense value to our company and our clients alike.

To Wally, Jim, and Greg, thank you for your loyalty, professionalism, and the lasting contribution you have made to Vertrans. Your knowledge, dedication, and support have helped shape our company, and your legacy continues to be appreciated by all of us.