Stuart has served the Manawatu, Horowhenua regions and the Taihape district for 33 years as a Stock and Station Agent, Livestock Manager and Head Auctioneer. Stuart was Branch Manager of Feilding branch responsible for the Manawatu and Horowhenua regions and the Wellington district for 6 of these years.He receives annual recognition at the Property Brokers Ltd company awards for being the Top Rural Real Estate Salesperson.