The Institute of Quarrying Australia (IQA) selected 26 of the industry’s most respected leaders to champion its mission and growth in 2025.
The diverse group of ambassadors will play an essential role in strengthening the IQA community and enhancing engagement with new and existing members.
The IQA has unveiled the list of ambassadors in Quarry ahead of the program, which will be getting underway in 2025 for the first time.
“These ambassadors will play a vital role in helping enhance our IQA community as we look to grow it in the coming years,” IQA chief executive officer Jane Schmitt said.
“We want to ensure our members are getting the most value from their memberships, and the ambassadors will help ensure our offerings are tailored to our community’s needs to succeed in their roles.”
The new program is part of a targeted approach from the IQA to increase awareness about the industry, growing its membership base, and improving the IQA’s offering to members through direct industry feedback.
To be selected for the program, nominees had to be current and active members of the IQA in good standing and passionate about the IQA’s mission.
Together, the group will help promote the IQA’s events including its education and networking opportunities. They will also serve as a point of contact for new, existing, and potential members regarding IQA initiatives.
They will also be on hand to support their local branches and sub-branches in hosting meet-ups or virtual events to engage their community.
They will facilitate communication between the organisation and members, helping to share feedback and insights from the industry, associated industries, and branch committees. These industry insights will improve IQA activities and processes.
“We’re thrilled to announce the IQA Ambassador Program for 2025 with a group of industry leaders who are passionate about the IQA’s purpose and mission,” Schmitt said.
“We know that the IQA community is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about their field, and we believe this program will only add to the sector’s vibrancy.
“Congratulations to all the ambassadors who were selected for this role. It is a testament to their skills and reputation within the industry that they were nominated for the inaugural program, and we look forward to seeing what we can achieve together in 2025.” •
The 2025 IQA Ambassadors from across Australia:
- Blake Ardery (Quarry Solutions)
- Greg Dressler (Hanson Australia)
- Tylah Drochmann (Resources Victoria – Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action)
- Charlotte Eaton (Terex Jaques)
- Brendan Edwards (Holcim Australia)
- Jason Egan (Lantrak)
- Steve Franklin (Eltirus)
- Frank Grech (Kayasand)
- Clayton Hill (SLR Consulting)
- Nick Lahman (Texcel)
- Harry Lewis (The Neilsen Group)
- Richard Lightfoot (Casconsult P/L)
- Francis Lourey (Boral Quarries NSW)
- Malcolm McDonald (Trainsafe)
- Lachlan McGillivray (Hanson Australia)
- Carly Monaghan (SLR Consulting)
- Alexandria Murray (Peninsula Quarries, Victoria)
- Mark O’Brien
- Dean Olzard (ABC Training and Consulting)
- James Rowe (SLR Consulting)
- Allan Schoenfisch (Advanced Engineering Group)
- Thomas Sherd (Adbri)
- Tegan Smith (SLR Consulting)
- Ezrah Waith (Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers)
- Michael Willmott (Webforge Locker Australia)
- Reynaldo Yeo (Omya Australia)
For more information, visit quarry.com.au
