Meet The Team
Executive Leadership Team
Sam Foster
Director
Sam serves as the creative powerhouse within the company. With his hands-on leadership and talent for innovative design and implementation, he leads the way in crafting effective and streamlined processes. Sam maintains a close connection to the core of our business, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of MEM's values and guiding principles. He readily shares his knowledge, perspective and insights with the entire MEM team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
Paul McGee
General Manager
Paul has amassed over 19 years of extensive experience in sales, marketing, strategy, governance and contract management. Throughout his career, he has successfully overseen client contracts and projects exceeding $15 million annually, collaborating with prominent entities such as BHP, Australian Federal Government, Victorian Government, Telstra, Optus, Bupa, Victoria Police, Monash University, and many others. In his role, Paul assumes responsibility for all facets of organisational growth, contract management, and closely collaborates with the teamon the implementation and execution of company strategy. His unique perspective brings a fresh approach to MEM, setting a new standard within the electrical industry.
Senior Leadership Team
Daniel Barkla
Project Manager
Daniel, a qualified A-Class electrician, boasts over 7 years of experience at MEM. His unparalleled work ethic, unwavering dedication, and exceptional leadership skills set him apart. He consistently delivers projects exceeding $3 million with precision and efficiency, demonstrating his eagerness to take on challenges and ensure client satisfaction.
Jordan Wishart
Lighting & Automation Manager
As a certified A-Class Electrician with a genuine enthusiasm and passion for programming, and fortified leadership abilities acquired through his tenure as First Lieutenant within the CFA, Jordan has played a pivotal role in introducing an unprecedented solution to the market at MEM. Leading our team of dual-qualified technicians, all A-Class Electricians with expertise in control and automation protocols such as KNX, DALI, Dynalite, BEG, Steinel, CBUS, and Tridium - Jordan ensures unparalleled service delivery. Beyond managing this department, Jordan collaborates closely with our clients to develop tailor-made lighting and building automation solutions, guiding the process from design to implementation.
Dean Lacey
Service Manager
Following years of operating his own thriving electrical maintenance company, overseeing extensive commercial and industrial sites nationwide, Dean's authentic dedication to service excellence and client contentment is evident from the outset of each day. Dean's extensive expertise in electrical infrastructure empowers him to impart valuable knowledge to the team, fostering continuous enhancement and learning, all while providing our customers with efficient and effective solutions.
Josh Tempany
Service Manager
Josh has cultivated his electrical expertise through years spent in higher education and facilities management. His extensive experience in navigating sensitive environments grants him a deep understanding of stakeholder engagement across various levels. Committed to improvement, Josh consistently delivers heightened customer satisfaction and fosters strong team engagement.
Administration Team
Laurel Kirkwood
Contracts Assistant
Susie Vaharakis
Office Administrator & Bookkeeper
Field Team
Simon MacRae – Leading Hand
Adam Janssen
Adrian Keating
Analeise Aranda-Lovito
Andrew Downes
Andrew Hrvatin
Angus Goninon
Ari Horgen
Austinn McGain
Charles De Castella
Doug Crawford
Jackson Vogrig
Jake Papahronis
Jeremy Meyer
Lorenzo Calcagno
Luke Hankinson
Mark Caruana
Nathan Lamb
Nick Foster
Peter Costello
Peter Still
Riley Craig
Rohan Pepper
Sean Durst
Seth Furborough
Sinead Townsley
Tim St Ledger
