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Lauxes Team
Global Team
Tim Dawson
CEO / ENTREPRENEUR / MASTER MANIFESTOR
Tim is the genius behind our innovative grates. He is also an inspiring leader who always encourages us to be the best we can. Tim enjoys family time on weekends with his wife and three children, challenging himself at True Grit or Tough Mudder events and changing the world “ONE GRATE AT A TIME”.
Tyla Els
EA TO CEO / CREATIVE WORDSMITH
Tyla is our CEO’s personal communicator and executive assistant. She has many talents but her passion for creative writing is second to none. Her way with words is mesmerising as she comes from a wealth of knowledge in the field prior to joining the team here. With Tyla’s talent and our team’s hunger for growth, we really are limitless!
Michael Robinson
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / TRAIL BLAZER
Michael is all about the great outdoors – whether it's mountain biking, hiking, or soaking up the sun at the beach. He's a total sports fanatic, always in the game or cheering from the sidelines. When he's not on an adventure, you’ll find him chilling with his family or diving into the world of foreign exchange trading. Always on the move, always having fun!
Justin Corke
HEAD OF R & D / FITNESS FANATIC
Justin is our ‘SUPERSTAR’ he throws himself into any task. From handyman to Video star and Head of Sales. His charismatic charm has the ladies swooning, but we love him because he is a funny, easy going larrikin.
Vai Nomani
PROJECTS / FIXO MAN / MR SMOOTH
Vai is your go to man for technical knowledge of our products. He ensures our products move around the country the most efficient way possible. Out of the office, you’ll find him playing footy, coaching his team or being a social butterfly after dark.
Barb Dawson
PROJECTS / WELLNESS ADVOCATE
Barb is a real people person and her warm friendly manner is very engaging when connecting with team members. She has an innate ability to find absolute gold when attracting new team players. Out of the office, you can find Barb attending Boot Camp Fitness sessions, being a Super-Nan and meal prepping for the week ahead.
Stephen Hung
HEAD OF PROCUREMENT / NUMBERS GUY
Stephen is cool calm and collected and never misses a beat. Out of the office he loves to play basketball and his favourite tradition is celebrating Chinese New Year with his whole family.
Australian Leadership Team
Peter Jackson
GENERAL MANAGER / GOLF-LOVING FAMILY MAN
With a deep appreciation for people who keep their word and treat others with respect, Peter leads with integrity and heart. When he’s not driving growth at Lauxes, you’ll find him on the golf course or hosting summer BBQs with family and friends.
Makayla Woodley
HEAD OF MARKETING / CREATIVE SOUL
Mak is bright and bubbly with one of the best giggles you’ve ever heard. She is a passionate about creative writing and would love to one day spend her days reading, writing novels and going for long walks with her little fluff-ball of a dog.
Natasha Usher
HEAD OF OPERATIONS / PROUD DOG MUM
Tash loves her furbaby Lola to bits and is also passionate about uplifting others. Her favourite tradition is spending Christmas as a family (and a really close second are the festive Jelly Shots).
Sharon Pye
HEAD OF SALES / PEOPLE-FIRST POWERHOUSE
For Shaz, nothing beats genuine connection and being there when people need you most. Passionate about growth and respect, she loves helping others reach their full potential. Deeply family-focused, she treasures traditions from Christmas roasts to ANZAC Day services, and when it’s time to unwind, you’ll find her soaking up the sun, pina colada in hand.
Marketing
Makayla Woodley
HEAD OF MARKETING / CREATIVE SOUL
Mak is bright and bubbly with one of the best giggles you’ve ever heard. She is a passionate about creative writing and would love to one day spend her days reading, writing novels and going for long walks with her little fluff-ball of a dog.
Connor Jackson
MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR / INTROVERT?
Whether he’s riding horses, snapping nature’s best, or building intricate models, Connor thrives on creativity. He’s all about woodfire pizza, gyoza, burgers, scrambled eggs, and Ukrainian vareniki. Bringing ideas to life? That’s Connor’s game—from brainstorm to build, he’s on a mission. With a zest for exploration and endless creativity, Connor keeps life exciting, whether hanging with family or diving into his next big project!
Daniella Hills
CAMPAIGNS & CONTENT COORDINATOR / CONTENT QUEEN
Danni is our social media superstar, helping keep the Lauxes brand front and centre with fresh content, creative ideas, and a finger on the pulse of the latest trends. Originally from New Zealand, she recently made the move to Australia, ready to embrace everything we have to offer. Outside of work, Danni enjoys discovering new restaurants, starting her days with sunrise walks, staying active at the gym, and playing social tennis, touch footy, and the occasional round of golf with friends. Her energy and creativity help keep our social channels engaging and growing every day.
Vien Nguyen
GRAPHIC DESIGNER / CREATIVE SUPERSTAR
Family-focused and full of heart, Vien finds joy in handmade crafts and the art of pottery. With an eye for detail and a passion for creativity, she brings ideas to life through design — and if work didn’t call, she’d be happily shaping clay all day.
Operations
Natasha Usher
HEAD OF OPERATIONS / PROUD DOG MUM
Tash loves her furbaby Lola to bits and is also passionate about uplifting others. Her favourite tradition is spending Christmas as a family (and a really close second are the festive Jelly Shots).
Owen Palmer
WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS MANAGER / MASTER CHEF
Owen helps keep the flow supporting his Warehouse team both in QLD and Interstate with his humble state of mind. He's always got something on the go and is an avid retro/video game enthusiast, loves to play board games with friends and family and has guilty pleasure for Costco Pizza. His biggest inspiration in life is his family and he strives to be always be a good role model to his children.
Jac Webb
QLD WAREHOUSE MANAGER / COOKIE MONSTER
Jac is a gun in the QLD Warehouse packing and booking orders to go out to our valued distributors. When he’s not in the warehouse counting grates, he’s counting the cookies left in the kitchen. Jac loves to learn new things and improve himself to be the best he can be at all times. In his free time, he often takes up fitness challenges like Raw, Tough Mudder and the Q1 stair climb to name a few.
Sam Wilson
QLD WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT / HQ DJ
Sam keeps the QLD warehouse moving while also serving as the unofficial HQ DJ, always making sure the tunes are as good as the vibes. A self-confessed iced coffee enthusiast, he spends his downtime watching UFC, fishing, and making the most of each moment with his daughter. Easy going and reliable, Sam adds to the force that is the warehouse team.
Lucca Gomes
WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT / SURF-LOVING LEGEND
Passionate about fairness, great service, and staying connected to nature, Lucca brings calm energy and positivity to the team. If he didn’t need to work, you’d find him surfing all day, every day!
Tom Hazeltine
VIC WAREHOUSE MANAGER / CRAFTSMAN
Keeping the flow of grates in and out of our VIC warehouse is one of Tom’s strengths. You would love to hang out with him and talk about anything while eating sushi, burgers and Doritos. He is also passionate about blacksmithing/metalwork and archery!
Brock Meredith
VIC WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT / CULTURAL EXPLORER
Brock is our newest gun in the Vic warehouse, keeping orders flowing and our distributors happy. When he’s not getting grates out the door, you’ll find him listening to heavy metal or diving into his love of Japanese and German culture (especially anything with swords!). On the weekends Brock is a keen gamer and enjoys experimenting cooking with different cuts of meat.
Tre Waters
WA WAREHOUSE MANAGER / MENTAL HEALTH AMBASSADOR
Simply put, Tre gets in and gets the job done! His journey is one of self-discovery, growth, and an unwavering commitment to living life unapologetically. Tre would love to travel the world and stream his adventures while being a spokesperson for men’s mental health.
Anesu Mawere
WA WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT / UNSTOPPABLE FORCE
When he’s not outlifting his gym goals, tackling a rugby field, or conquering hiking trails, Anesu is chasing success like it's a sirloin steak—well-earned and served with a side of gratitude. Big dreams, bigger biceps.
HQ Team
Grace Morgan
PRODUCT ADVISOR / OCEAN BOUND
In the office Grace is known for her friendly nature on the phone, building genuine relationships with our network of distributors and trades. Outside of work though you won’t catch her indoors. Grace is most at home by the ocean, with a passion for snorkelling and free diving alongside her partner, always on the lookout for new and fascinating marine life. When she’s not in the water, you’ll find her staying active at the gym, hiking, or enjoying long sunrise beach walks.
Tracy Garrett
PRODUCT ADVISOR / KAROKE QUEEN
Our grate vibes relationship builder values meaningful connections and brings fun (yet organised) energy to everything she does. Outside of work, she’s all about family time, planning her next adventure, and the occasional karaoke moment, including a crowd-pleasing rendition of It's Raining Men at the Christmas party!
Sales
Sharon Pye
HEAD OF SALES / PEOPLE-FIRST POWERHOUSE
For Shaz, nothing beats genuine connection and being there when people need you most. Passionate about growth and respect, she loves helping others reach their full potential. Deeply family-focused, she treasures traditions from Christmas roasts to ANZAC Day services, and when it’s time to unwind, you’ll find her soaking up the sun, pina colada in hand.
Travis Volpe
SALES DIVISION LEADER & VIC AREA MANAGER / CURIOUS MIND
Looking after our distributors in the area with his wealth of knowledge and experience in the trade industry. Passionate about wellbeing, growth and learning, he believes it is important to enjoy the present moment and do things that make you happy.
Noah Jarred
QLD RELATIONSHIPS MANAGER | SNOWBOARDING ENTHUSIAST
Noah is one of our QLD Sales Relationship Manager, working closely with our distributors to build strong relationships and keep our grates front of mind in the market. Outside of work, you’ll most likely find Noah enjoying an outdoors adventure like snowboarding, fishing, or camping. A big sports fan (especially for our local GC Suns AFL team), Noah’s happiest with a Guinness in hand and a game of footy on the TV.
Ashaline Kumar
QLD RELATIONSHIPS MANAGER / K-DRAMA LOVER
Ash loves cooking, especially Vietnamese cuisine, and enjoys boxing, running, and adventuring. Her favorite foods include Crab Curry and Bun Bo Hue. Passionate about creating a supportive environment, she prioritizes strong relationships and workplace success.
Tammy Gowen
NSW RELATIONSHIPS MANAGER / FUNNIEST PERSON YOU'LL MEET
Simply put, she’s easy-going and down to earth! She dreams of traveling the world and has a passion for helping others succeed. Her favourite traditions revolve around spending quality time with family and friends letting her hair down (metaphorically speaking).
Nageen Chada
NSW RELATIONSHIPS MANAGER / TRAVELLING PADDY
Nageen is an Irishman who’s all about sun, sand, and stuffing his face. If he’s not traveling to the nearest beach, you’ll find him diving into a plate of Italian food or his granny’s legendary chicken curry (seriously, nothing compares). Rugby is his sport, but only if there’s time between friend hangouts and dreaming of Christmas, his all-time favorite tradition—mostly because it means more food and fun!
Cheré Gorman
VIC RELATIONSHIPS MANAGER /STRAIGHT-UP PEOPLE PERSON
Meet Cheré - Our family-focused, connection-building powerhouse! Family is at the heart of everything Cheré does, a value that fuels the way she shows up and makes every moment count. Since stepping into the VIC Relationships Manager role, she’s hit the ground running, creating genuine connections and building relationships like an absolute superstar.
Luke Drummond
WA RELATIONSHIPS MANAGER / SOCCER FANATIC
A Family Man who values time with loved ones, especially those he won’t see for long. Soccer is his lifelong passion, inherited from both sides of the family. Luke’s favourite tradition is Christmas Lunch, the rare moment when the entire family, scattered across states and countries, comes together for a special celebration.
Samantha Fisher
NATIONAL OUTBOUND COORDINATOR / TEAM MOTIVATOR
Sam is an early riser, hitting the gym at dawn to kick start her day. Weekdays are all about efficiency, but weekends are about spending quality time with her husband and kids. Her passions include camping, exploring the outdoors, and sports. Whether she’s inspiring others or cheering on her kids at their sporting events, Sam bring enthusiasm to everything she does. Her go-to drink? A refreshing pink gin or vodka.
Donovan Elliott
NATIONAL OUTBOUND TRADE COORDINATOR / NATURAL-BORN EXPLORER
Our culture-curious, family-first adventurer! Originally from California, Donovan loves discovering new cultures and is currently mastering the metric system and the Aussie way of saying aluminium. When he’s not learning something new, he’s all about quality time with family — though given the chance, he’d happily travel the world.
Finance
Sumin Kang
DIVISION LEADER / RELATIONSHIP BUILDER
Sumin loves numbers! She is an absolute breath of fresh air and the joy she finds in life is wonderfully contagious. She loves having a picnic in the sunshine with her family and her favourite tradition is celebrating all the little things.
Oscar Masvosva
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE / FINANCE WIZ
Our Accounts Assistant and numbers superhero! Family means everything to Oscar, and he treasures prayer and movie nights for keeping them close. With his great sense of humour and all-round good-guy nature, he’s a joy to have on the team.
Nicole Velasquez
FINANCE VA / DETAIL ORIENTATED
Nicole is all about fun nights filled with karaoke, epic road trips, and diving into true crime documentaries. When it comes to food, she’s all about sinigang na baboy (a Filipino classic), ramen, and anything with corn. She’s currently perfecting her cooking skills and is on a mission to travel more this year. Bring on the adventure and delicious meals!
Casey Leal
FINANCE VA / EXPERIENCE-CHASING MULTITASKER
Casey is passionate about doing grate work while maintaining a healthy work–life balance, believing life is meant to be experienced, not rushed. Considerate and respectful by nature, she’s all about good vibes. Outside of work, she’s dreaming of travel, gaming, shopping sprees, and attending concerts — especially if TWICE is playing.
Individual/Virtual Collaborators
Marion Vista
TEAM SUPPORT LEADER / FOODIE / SUPER AUNT
Marion is committed to helping the company grow globally. She tackles anything we throw at her and always exceeds our expectations. Never underestimate Marion’s knowledge, she knows what makes all departments tick. Marion enjoys shopping and dining out when she’s not working.
Darel Vista
TEAM SUPPORT OFFICER / FOODIE / FAMILY-ORIENTED
A beach lover who dreams of a seaside home for tranquil sunrises and sunsets. Her passion for cooking stems from a commitment to providing her kids with healthy, natural meals. For Darel, her favourite tradition is family reunions, where the joy of sharing a meal and chatting completes her world.
Lauxes Ambassadors
Lou Di Rito
FIELD STATE LEADER SA / FAMILY MAN / CHARITY MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIAST
Lou keeps his finger on the pulse when it comes to his SA customers. His vast industry knowledge and welcoming personality makes him your go to man. When he’s not out and about traveling the state, he can generally be found spending time with his family or watching his beloved Adelaide Crows play.
Beau Algeri
INTERNATIONAL MANAGER / BBQ BOSS
Beau really knows his stuff, ask him anything about installing grates and you’ll get the very best advice. When he’s not on the road for Lauxes you’ll find him enjoying family time. Beau loves to show off his BBQ skills with family and friends.
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Why Choose Lauxes Grates
Our skilled team of industry professionals are happy to answer any questions or provide options for any type of application/install. We understand that square pegs don’t fit into round holes, which is why we developed a product designed by trade for trade as a problem solver. Our customisable options and ease of on-site install makes us a builder’s choice and functionality, durability and affordability makes us the number one consumer choice!