Rod has 30 years’ experience in undertaking soil surveys, formulating erosion and sediment control plans, conducting land reclamation and revegetation programs, preparing water management plans and assessing environmental impact of industrial developments such as abattoirs, steelworks, alumina refineries / aluminum production plants and intensive agriculture (beef cattle feedlots, dairies, piggeries, poultry) and viticulture.

Rod is a Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS Stage 3) with the Australian Society of Soil Science and a Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Control (CPESC) with the International Erosion Control Association (IECA). Having fulfilled the roles of extension officer, regulator, consultant and contractor, Rod is in the unique position of having an intimate knowledge and understanding of soil and water management issues within a variety of industries.

Glenn Reynolds is a Senior Hydrogeologist and the National Industry Sector Leader at SLR. With over 35 years of consulting experience, Glenn specialises in investigations of groundwater, surface water, soil and non-aqueous phase contamination plus litigation support and the development and approval of remedial strategies at industrial facilities.

Sue has over 30 years’ experience in industry,  having started her career as a Pharmaceutical microbiologist, and worked in the pharmaceutical sector. Sue spent many years working as a consultant to companies globally in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, foods and drinks, conducting business reviews, mock regulatory audits and helping companies to create strategies and implementation plans.  

Mr. Hiller’s experience includes more than 31 years of comprehensive health and safety administration and consultation. As the former Director of Environmental Health and Safety for a major division of Dana Corporation, Mr. Hiller’s private sector work has exposed him to a broad range of industrial processes and stressors in manufacturing, R&D, and distribution environments. He has developed, instituted and measured the effectiveness of compliance and assurance programs on a global platform. Prior to his tenure with Dana, he spent several years in the chemical industry, specifically in coatings and film conversion acting as the organization’s EH&S Coordinator.

Rob Hounsome has more than 20 years’ experience as a leader responsible for operational and strategic leadership of consulting businesses across multiple offices and engineering and scientific disciplines.

He has specific experience of environmental management requirements of mining, oil and gas and manufacturing/industrial development of associated issues ranging from those affecting biodiversity and social impacts through to waste and water management, control on air and noise and emergency response planning.