Brief work history: Joined in 1968 as apprentice vehicle mechanic. Commissioned in 1972. Various postings as EME officer including commanding three separate workshops and as CDEME 1 Div. Attended US Army Logistics Management College and graduated with Dip Logistics. Stayed on for two years as instructor. Last CO of Adelaide Logistic Battalion. Commanded Logistic Support Force 1995-6. Attended Australian College of Defence and Strategic Studies - 1997 Posted as Director Joint Logistics Operations and Plans HQ Strategic Command. Discharged Jan 1999. Worked for 4 years for WorkCover QLD as a Area Service Officer investigating fraudulant claims and as Statutory Claims Manager Southport Office. Started logistic consultancy and worked for an importer of fine furniture for two years. Worked for geothermal exploration company near Innamincka as remote locality logistic officer for two years. Commenced with DLTP in March 2010 on a five year DA50 agreement.
- Key Qualifications: Fellow ACDSS; Grad Dip Management (C&SC); Grad Dip Logistics (USALMC)
- Family Circumstances: I am married to Robyn. Between us we have four children and seven grand children. Our son Jason is a LCDR in RAN and is currently posted to Washington DC
