Q What made you start in the industry and at what age?
A Family, I worked in the mill in my school holidays and when I turned 16 I left school to go into the bush with my brother John, I then worked in the saw mill on the press bench and went on to saw doctoring, after a small break I went back into the sawmill.
Q What are your greatest achievements in work and life?
A Meeting Annie, enjoying the industry, it’s a very challenging industry to be in with its constant changing rules and new developments.
Q What is your role now?
A I am in the background, letting the next generation lead the way.
Q How do you see yourself and the business fitting into the local forestry community?
A Everybody is working together for the greater good in the sawmilling and forestry industry.
Q How many people does your business employ?
A Around 100 employees at present, a mixture of men and woman and mostly community locals.
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