A quarter century of Bevan

I can’t believe I’m writing this, but my great mate (and brilliant mortgage advisor) Bevan McShane is saying goodbye.

After 25 years working together, Bevan has decided to do something different with his life. He’s leaving the finance industry and we wish him all the best.

Since this is the last time I’ll be able to write about him as my comrade in arms, I thought I’d share some random Bevan facts. 

It all began in 1997.

We were working at another company and Bevan was introduced as one of my colleagues. We didn’t have much in common (or so we thought). Neither of us suspected we’d still be popping our heads around each other’s office doors 25 years later.

But here we are. The Greek Kiwi and the Māori (as we fondly refer to ourselves) have complemented each other’s strengths. That’s why I’ll miss him so much.

I tried to count the number of clients Bevan has helped, but gave up.

How do you tally up all the mortgages Bevan has arranged, all the phone calls he’s taken and all the advice he’s given? It’s too hard.

So let’s just say Bevan has done a lot. He’s really enjoyed working with you. But now it’s time for a change.

Bevan and Bella – the odd couple.

It’s fair to say that Bevan raised his eyebrows occasionally at my dog’s office antics. But these two strong characters eventually reached a modus vivendi – even if it was a love/hate relationship.

But then something strange happened. Nudged by his daughter Izzy, Bevan became the proud dog parent of his own miniature schnauzer, Honey. And now there’s a second dog joining the McShane family unit.

I didn’t see that coming.

It’s goodbye…but hopefully not forever.

After a hectic few years in the mortgage business, Bevan says he’s ready for a career break. So who knows – you may meet him out and about in a totally different role? If you run into him around town or near his holiday home in Whangamata, make sure you say Hi and have a chat.

He may be popping in from time to time to help out at Sue Tierney Mortgages, so we hope it’s not a final goodbye. We just won’t be seeing him every day. 

Here’s to many happy dog walks in the years to come!