Frances has been associated with the firm as a contractor since 1997 and is responsible for Rutherford Rede’s financial administration. Frances is originally from South Africa and is married to Michael, a Zimbabwean by birth. While in Africa, they enjoyed many adventures in the southern African game parks, including kayaking and camping for days along the Zambezi River. They have a New Zealand-born son, Robert, who is completing his tertiary education in computer science and psychology at university. Out of work hours, Frances enjoys tramping, gardening (including keeping bees) and music.