OUR PEOPLE
Cindy Buell Founder / Chairperson
Cindy is an educational visionary in both business and institutional experience, founding and managing Curve Systems Inc, the first computer training centre in Oregon. Cindy and husband John Buell, were the original founders of Cantina Los Tres Hombres in Lake Tahoe, Nevada in 1974. By 2005, they brought the Mexicali Fresh operation to New Zealand expanding the brand to a 14 store franchise, and acquired the Burger Wisconsin business in 2015. Cindy is accredited by the Hospitality Standards Institute of New Zealand and supports the business with NZQA training and support.
Rex Radford Franchise Performance Manager
Rex brings over three decades of expertise in building and managing restaurant businesses, both for multisite operations and single business owners. He joined our team in early 2024, following the successful founding of his own consultancy company, which helps hospitality business owners build and scale their operations for sustainable, profitable growth. Rex's extensive skill set includes working with franchising businesses and renowned local and international brands.
Andre Chappell Operations Manager
Andre is responsible for Burger Wisconsin and Mexicali operations and franchisee support, store audits, procurement and supply chain. Andre spent the first part of his career as a police officer, before becoming a Burger Wisconsin franchisee in 2003 and successfully running his own restaurant in Papanui, Christchurch.
Janet Cole Financial Controller
Member of the Mariposa team since 2006, Janet is responsible for general accounting, annual budgets, forecasting, and financial reports for the business. A wealth of knowledge and experience is held having worked on business acquisitions, brand launches, franchisee expansion, and growth as the company has evolved.
Kyla Diamanté Business Support Coordinator
Kyla worked her way up in the hospitality industry that helped her understand the importance and roles of every member in the business from a team member to management perspective. She joined the Mariposa team in early 2024 bringing her hospitality experience. Kyla is responsible for supporting the franchisees in achieving their brand standards and profitability goals.
Yi Ling Chew Marketing Assistant
Our Marketing Assistant Yi Ling has completed a conjoint Business and Arts degree majoring in Marketing and Psychology. She works with brand activation and customer engagement across all Mariposa brands.
Cindy Buell Co-Founder / Chairperson
Cindy is an educational visionary in both business and institutional experience, founding and managing Curve Systems Inc, the first computer training centre in Oregon. Cindy and husband John Buell, were the original founders of Cantina Los Tres Hombres in Lake Tahoe, Nevada in 1974. By 2005, they brought the Mexicali Fresh operation to New Zealand expanding the brand to a 14 store franchise, and acquired the Burger Wisconsin business in 2015. Cindy is accredited by the Hospitality Standards Institute of New Zealand and supports the business with NZQA training and support.
Rex Redford Franchise Performance Manager
Rex brings over three decades of expertise in building and managing restaurant businesses, both for multisite operations and single business owners. He joined our team in early 2024, following the successful founding of his own consultancy company, which helps hospitality business owners build and scale their operations for sustainable, profitable growth. Rex's extensive skill set includes working with franchising businesses and renowned local and international brands.
Andre Chappell Burger Wisconsin Franchise Manager
Andre is responsible for all Burger Wisconsin franchisee support, store audits, procurement and supply chain. Andre spent the first part of his career as a police officer, before becoming a Burger Wisconsin franchisee in 2003 and successfully runs his own restaurant in Papanui, Christchurch.
Janet Cole Financial Controller
Member of the Mariposa team since 2006, Janet is responsible for general accounting, annual budgets, forecasting, and financial reports for the business. A wealth of knowledge and experience is held having worked on business acquisitions, brand launches, franchisee expansion, and growth as the company has evolved.
Kyla Diamanté Business Support Coordinator
Kyla worked her way up in the hospitality industry that helped her understand the importance and roles of every member in the business from a team member to management perspective. She joined the Mariposa team in early 2024 bringing her hospitality experience. Kyla is responsible for supporting the franchisees in achieving their brand standards and profitability goals.
Yi Ling Chew Marketing Assistant
Our Marketing Assistant Yi Ling has completed a conjoint Business and Arts degree majoring in Marketing and Psychology. She works with brand activation and customer engagement across all Mariposa brands.