DRAGONFLY ENVIRONMENTAL - Key Persons


Andre Olson - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Founder
  • Director / Aquatic Ecologist
Andre is the Director and Founder of Dragonfly Environmental and has grown the business from 3 individuals to an efficient, enthusiastic and passionate team of more than 50 people. Andre has over 20 years experience in practical ecology including carrying out extensive terrestrial and aquatic ecological restoration, maintenance and monitoring and designing and constructing functional ecosystems (particularly wetlands) from scratch. His knowledge and technical expertise is industry leading - he is the expert other experts come to for advice!

Darrel Davies

Job Titles:
  • Site Supervisor / Special Projects
Darrel has been working with Dragonfly Environmental for 8 years now and has extensive on-ground Bush Regeneration experience in a variety of Sydney vegetation communities including Endangered Ecological Communities. He has an excellent working knowledge of Bush Regeneration techniques and plant ID. His friendly attitude and dedicated work ethic ensures that each project is completed efficiently and effectively.

David Chorobski

Job Titles:
  • Site Supervisor
David joined Dragonfly Environmental in 2015 and has several years of experience as a Bush Regenerator. David has a detailed understanding of the natural sciences to complement his hands-on practical experience, making him an effective Bush Regenerator and all around environmental professional.

Edwina Matthes

Job Titles:
  • Operations Manager
Edwina has worked across multiple areas of the Dragonfly business, making her uniquely good at her role where she interfaces between staff, clients, management, and sub-contractors. Edwina is organised, a clear communicator, and skilled at managing a wide range of projects all at different stages and with different needs. She manages the ever-shifting puzzle of client needs, staff availabilities and locations, and projects with skill and a sense of humour. She is passionate about keeping the Dragonfly team safe.

Geraldene Dalby-Ball

Job Titles:
  • General Manager / Principal Ecologist
Geraldene is a Biobank Accredited Principal Ecologist with over 20 years wetland and urban ecology experience. Geraldene holds a wealth of extensive technical and on-ground knowledge. Currently managing the overall running of Dragonfly Environmental alongside Andre, Geraldene ensures the business continues to meet and excel in our Valuable Final Product - On ground Excellence.

James Dalby-Ball

Job Titles:
  • Site Supervisor / Special Projects
James has been supervising bush regeneration and restoration projects for over 10 years. He has excellent project management and team leadership skills with extensive plant and weed identification knowledge. Along with his highly developed bush regeneration skills, his work managing Dragonfly Environmental's special projects has given him significant experience in the construction and installation of a wide range of restoration projects throughout NSW.