Tell us a fun fact about yourself!
I was born on Kangaroo Island on 8 January, Elvis’ birthday, but a different year!
What do you love the most about your work at the Berwick RSL?
The caring and spirited people, the characters and the close-knit community spirit and lighthearted atmosphere.
What other work have you done in your life so far?
Heaps – butcher boy, bowser attendant, office cleaner, barman, RAAF logistics, which led to global logistics of air and sea cargo for 42 years and my own business.
If you were an animal, what animal would you be?
A labrador.
What would your last meal be?
‘Katsu Curry Don’.
What was your most memorable moment?
Apart from witnessing the births of my children, my retirement party, which was actually held in the Berwick RSL. Colleagues flew in from across the country and well wishes, messages and gifts came in from freight industry connections all around the globe. Quite a humbling experience, I was speechless.
What were you like as a kid?
Shy and reserved, but observant.
What event, past or present, would you like to witness?
Woodstock, 1969.
Which six dinner guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner?
Robert DeNiro, Michael Caine, Billy Connolly, my dad, mum and eldest brother.
What three words would your friends use to describe you?
A good bloke…hopefully.
What would you do on your perfect ‘day off’?
Sit on a balcony bar with dear friends overlooking a vineyard or ocean.
Where is your happy place?
Behind the wheel of my Triton, cruising through great Australian scenery with good tunes playing and perfect weather above.
If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook?
Lamb shanks.
Where is your dream holiday destination?
Next to George Clooney’s mansion on Lake Como in Italy.
