Our People

Glenn Rowlinson is the Ballance Nutrient Specialist for the Tauranga / Rotorua region.

Glenn grew up on a family farm in Ngakuru where he is still a fourth generation farmer in the area. After leaving school he worked on the farm until he decided to follow a career in rural sales. This led him to a role selling Honda motorcycles and then eventually onto a Technical Sales Position for Farm Source in the Rotorua region, before joining Ballance in January 2017.

In Glenns’ spare time he is Chairman of the Ngakuru School Board of trustees, and enjoys running their Beef and dairy grazing farm. Glenn enjoys going water-skiing during the summer months.

Sam joined the Eastern team as Nutrient Specialist for Whakatane/Galatea in March 2025. She initially started with Ballance in October 2020 as part of the horticulture team after relocating to the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Since then, she has continued her career within Ballance, completing a stint with Super Air before returning to her current Nutrient Specialist role.

Sam is a strong networker and relationship builder and believes ultimately understanding her clients and providing them with the absolute best service and advice is crucial.

Outside of work you will find Sam running around after her two kids, playing squash or enjoying the local outdoors.