SUNCOAST FRESH - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Northern Rivers Account Manager
Beau has recently returned to his home town and joined the legendary sales team at Suncoast Fresh, fronting the Byron Bay/ Northern NSW area. With a background in sales and hospitality, Beau has a great rapport with his customers and offers second-to-none service with integrity and a strong focus on business development.
Ben is a chef by trade and has been with Suncoast Fresh since the beginning; if you have called the office, chances are that you have spoken with Ben (or left him a message). Ben is recently married and lives on the Sunshine Coast with his wife. He's a keen golfer and home renovator.
Duane has been in the produce industry for as long as he can remember. Founding Suncoast Fresh was a natural progression for Duane after working within similar businesses. Duane enjoys providing service above and beyond and makes it his mission to ensure his customers are happy with everything they need. Duane has a young family and works on his car and property in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland in his spare time.
Job Titles:
- Business Development Manager
Glenn is the go-to man in any situation and over the years, has developed an incredible knack to talk on the phone and to someone in real life at the same time. In simple terms, you could say he is the master of multitasking.
Born and bred in Brisbane, Glenn enjoys working in a team environment and manages the team with ease and professionalism. Glenn is extremely passionate about creating awesome customer experiences and developing innovative solutions within Suncoast Fresh. Glenn loves relaxing and watching the rugby league in his spare time and is a mad South Sydney Rabbitohs supporter.
Graeme was an award-winning chef and spent some time travelling during his early years before moving back to the area he grew up in, Byron Bay. After transitioning into wholesale fruit and vegetables, Graeme quickly developed a knack for dealing with growers and chefs. Graeme founded Suncoast Fresh with Duane and is now based in Brisbane, looking after the businesses marketing and purchasing side while still keeping in touch with chefs from all areas. Graeme sees himself as a fresh produce ambassador and takes great pride in providing chefs with the best that our region has to offer. He's very much the face of the business and creates awesome educational content for Chefs, which has caught the attention of many. Check him out on the @suncoast_fresh Instagram.
Hayden has a genuine care for positive customer experiences, with a deep understanding of the food service industry. Motivated by a profound belief in environmental sustainability, Hayden is dedicated to making a difference, irrespective of the scale of change. There is a firm conviction that even the smallest efforts significantly contribute to the greater good in the long run.
Outside of professional pursuits, the individual's world revolves around two daughters, who absorb most of their spare time with pursuits in cheerleading and dance. The passion and dedication displayed by the daughters bring boundless fulfillment, adding an extra layer of vibrancy to the personal narrative.
James was a keen follower of our Instagram before joining the team. He learned the ropes of the business from the ground up, starting as a Driver, Picker/Packer and now Account Manager. James is a true joy to have around with his positive energy, regular puns and constant banter. James previously worked in hospitality for seven years across all flavours of bars, pubs, clubs, hotels, dives and was recently awarded Brisbane's Best Bartended by the Courier Mail! This previous experience has given him an in-depth understanding of the food and beverage industry, and he successfully filters this knowledge into his everyday craft here at Suncoast. James looks after the Gold Coast division with ease, and nothing is ever too hard! Outside of work, he loves a few Whiskey's, cooking at home, film and travel.
Referred to as a pillar in Suncoast Fresh's foundation, Sam looks after the Byron Bay and the Northern Rivers division. Sam has been working within the fruit and vegetable industry and
alongside Graeme for over 20 years. Sam has been instrumental in implementing many of the Suncoast Fresh systems and is especially passionate about sustainable practices, which he has greatly assisted with. His relationships with local growers has ensured a consistent and unique supply to our customers.
On the weekend he likes to surf, fish, drink beers, eat good food and hang out with his family and friends at the beach. A typical Byron bloke known and respected by everyone, and genuinely connected to the local community.
Job Titles:
- Projects & Innovations Manager
Sarah joined the Suncoast Fresh team at the start of 2020 when she decided to relocate from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast for a seaside change. Sarah works proximately within the Coolum, Sunshine Coast office. However, she travels between the coast and Brisbane to manage several ongoing projects across the entire business.
Sarah has worked within the fresh produce industry for over five years and has always had a keen interest in the operational aspect of the business. She came on board to manage the design and rollout of our very first online ordering app, which launched over a year ago.
Sarah works closely with the management team to focus on key challenges within the business. In addition, she works on developing new solutions through technical innovation to improve existing processes, products and services.
You'll most likely catch Sarah at the gym, on her bike, or at the beach outside of work. She spends a lot of time surrounded by family and friends whilst enjoying the simple things in life. Sarah likes keeping active and is a big advocate for a healthy work-life balance. She is one of the smiling faces around the workplace and is always up for a great time.
Scott joined Suncoast Fresh as General Manager in 2017. He is a management professional with over 25 years' experience in leading teams and building strong business culture. Scott moves across all of Suncoast's divisions bringing a unique edge in providing support and guidance to our managers plus helping Duane and Graeme with key business decisions. Self- described as the glue that binds many pieces of our business together, he provides stability and effective communication at all levels. Scott is a loved up family man, the father of three spirited teenagers and still enjoys a game of soccer with his mates.