Ron Gottlieb
Director
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Ron Gottlieb
Director
1. When did you start at Ricky?
1984.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
Barcelona.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
Sydney Roosters.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
My big brother, Norman.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
Steely Dan.
6. Favourite Movie?
Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
What's an app?
Eric Gottlieb
Director
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Eric Gottlieb
Director
How long have you been with Ricky Richards?
60 years in various businesses and 35 years with my sons at Ricky!
In words that potential customers, who know nothing about this business will understand, what is your role?
Grand old man
What are your professional strengths in this role?
I was always extremely good from an operational and financial viewpoint. I would have to say that you would not employ me as a salesman as it would have been disastrous! I managed to keep my sons on an even keel with each other while they built this great business designed to help customers and suppliers alike
If there was one thing that you wished people could understand about the way you fulfill your role, what would it be?
That getting older isn’t so easy but I still like to make a difference
What do you hope to achieve in your role at Ricky Richards?
At 86 years of age while I don’t come in every day (Only twice a week), I still take a keen interest in the well-being of the people who have become a part of a large extended family at Ricky. I hope to be around for a few more years yet!!!
Scott Gilbertson
Strategic Business Manager
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Scott Gilbertson
Strategic Business Manager
1. When did you start at Ricky?
April 2023.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
Italy.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
Batman.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
Guns N Roses.
6. Favourite Movie?
Point Break.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Messages, Music, Strava.
Jim Brennan
Head of Finance
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Jim Brennan
Head of Finance
Jim Brennan
Head of Finance
1- What year did you start at Ricky Richards?
March 2018
2- In words that potential customers, who know nothing about Ricky will understand, what is your role?
I am responsible for all financial/tax, purchasing & IT functions as well as customer service. To make sure that the support functions exceed the expectations of our clients and stakeholders.
3- What are your professional strengths in this role?
To apply my years of experience in senior finance, general management & operational roles to ensure I can add value and financial leadership to the business.
4- Looking back on the year 2020, how has your role changed and how have you adapted to the ‘new normal’?
I have never had to work from home before which required a new mindset, a change to technology & a different way of engagement.
5- What was one job that you did well in the last 12 months that you know made a big difference to your customer or your team?
Helping steer the business through the curve balls and keeping the team up to date and focused.
6- If you could be a superhero for a day, who would you be?
Batman – (cool toys)
7- Favourite sports team?
None specifically but love motor racing
8- What is one thing on your ‘bucket list’?
Drive a really fast racing car (& not make a goose of myself…too expensive if you do).
Maree Stavropoulos
HR Manager
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Maree Stavropoulos
HR Manager
Maree Stavropoulos
HR Manager
1. When did you start at Ricky?
2014.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
Hawaii.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
Roger Federer fan!
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
Rocky. Love Sly!
5. Best Concert you've been to?
Michael Jackson.
6. Favourite Movie?
Dirty Dancing, can recite every word!
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Instagram, Iconic, anything Music related.
Tom Arciuli
Marketing & Brand Manager
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Tom Arciuli
Marketing & Brand Manager
1. When did you start at Ricky?
September 2023.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
Molfetta, Italy, London and Hawaii.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
Arsenal FC, Sydney FC, Dallas Cowboys, South Sydney Rabbitohs, New York Mets and the Ferrari Formula 1 Team.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
My parents & grandparents, Michael Schumacher, Thierry Henry and Peter Brock.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
Taylor Swift 'The Era's Tour', 45 songs, 3hrs 30mins, what a show.
6. Favourite Movie?
Days of Thunder.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Google Maps, Twitter, Instagram.
Rob Peters
National Operations Manager
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Rob Peters
National Operations Manager
Rob Peters
National Operations Manager
Leisa Manning
Divisional Manager - Sun Control
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Leisa Manning
Divisional Manager - Sun Control
1. When did you start at Ricky?
2000 - 2017, then again in 2021.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
Dallas Texas, and Italy even thought I have not been there, YET.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
Matildas.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
Jennifer Garner from Alias.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
Bruce Springsteen and Boy George.
6. Favourite Movie?
The Natural.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Facebook, Maps, Gmail.
Darren Best
Divisional Manager – Textiles
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Darren Best
Divisional Manager – Textiles
Darren Best
National Sales Manager
1- What year did you start at Ricky Richards?
Jan 2017
2- In words that potential customers, who know nothing about Ricky will understand, what is your role?
To offer a Textile Solution and make dealing with Ricky’s a great experience.
3- What are your professional strengths in this role?
Coming up with a solution to a customer’s problem, sometimes things are not perfect, but I always say to my team, let’s find a solution to offer.
4- Looking back on the year 2020, how has your role changed and how have you adapted to the ‘new normal’?
One of the noticeable changes has been technology, probably fast forwarded everyone, Zoom Meetings are the normal, especially in Melbourne, work from home flexibility has increased which saves time in traffic and more family time.
5- What was one job that you did well in the last 12 months that you know made a big difference to your customer or your team?
Keeping everyone positive and having fun in uncertain times.
6- If you could be a superhero for a day, who would you be?
7- Favourite sports team?
Carlton Football Club
8- What is one thing on your ‘bucket list’?
Re-visit New York, went in 2019 and just touched the surface, magic city.
Sam Reid
Operations Manager - Systems & Administration
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Sam Reid
Operations Manager - Systems & Administration
1. When did you start at Ricky?
April 2023.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
Canada.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
Don't have one.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
Mick Doohan.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
Mono backed by the Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra.
6. Favourite Movie?
Memento.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Discord, Brave, YouTube.
Jake Lee
Warehouse Manager
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Jake Lee
Warehouse Manager
Jake Lee
Warehouse Manager
1. When did you start at Ricky?
August 2018.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
Korea.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
Superman.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
Fred Again.
6. Favourite Movie?
Iron Man.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
YouTube, Kakao Talk, Bible.
Geoff Reid
Customer Experience Manager
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Geoff Reid
Customer Experience Manager
1. When did you start at Ricky?
April 2019.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
Harrington.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
Wests Tigers.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
He Man.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
Coldplay.
6. Favourite Movie?
Braveheart.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Sportsbet, Facebook, Whatsapp.
Skye Hinton
Customer Service Officer
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Skye Hinton
Customer Service Officer
Skye Hinton
Customer Service Officer
1. When did you start at Ricky?
2017.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
Most of Europe.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
I don't watch any sports.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
Wonder Woman.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
Drake / 50 Cent.
6. Favourite Movie?
Either the Fast & Furious series or the Marvel series.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Instagram, Find my Phone & Facebook.
Tristan Lopez
Marketing Executive
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Tristan Lopez
Marketing Executive
Tristan Lopez
Marketing Executive
1. When did you start at Ricky?
December 2023.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
Japan.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
Dallas Mavericks.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
Dwyane Wade.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
TWICE.
6. Favourite Movie?
About Time.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Instagram, YouTube, Waze.
Alex Pragnell
Graphic Designer
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Alex Pragnell
Graphic Designer
Alex Pragnell
Graphic Designer
1. When did you start at Ricky?
April 2023
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
Doing Europe later this year, so we'll see!
3. Favourite Sports Team?
St George (unfortunately).
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
My Dad.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
Honestly, I haven't been to many.
6. Favourite Movie?
Fight Club.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Notes, Spotify, Weather.
Jo-Anne Webb
Customer Service Officer
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Jo-Anne Webb
Customer Service Officer
Jo-Anne Web
Customer Service Officer
1. When did you start at Ricky?
March 1998.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
Fiji.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
AFL.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
Batman.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
Human Nature in Las Vegas.
6. Favourite Movie?
Grease.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Scrabble, Weather & Google Maps.
Sasha Afiouni
Marketing and Product Lead
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Sasha Afiouni
Marketing and Product Lead
1. When did you start at Ricky?
April 1999.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
Fiji.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
St George Dragons.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
Harley Quinn.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
Prince.
6. Favourite Movie?
Transporter, Italian Job, Shooter, Expendables, Fast and Furious series.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Netflix, Catch, eBay.
Kassandra Carpio
National Sales Administrator
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Kassandra Carpio
National Sales Administrator
1. When did you start at Ricky?
2021.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
Scotland.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
Penrith Panthers & Golden State Warriors.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
None.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
Bring Me The Horizon.
6. Favourite Movie?
Kung Fu Panda.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Calculator, Calendar, Notes.
Sue Isik
Accounts Receivable Officer & Internal Sales
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Sue Isik
Accounts Receivable Officer & Internal Sales
1. When did you start at Ricky?
December 2008.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
Turkiye.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
Fenerbahce - Turkish Soccer.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
HE MAN.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
Beyoncé.
6. Favourite Movie?
Top Gun 1986.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Instagram, Whatsapp & Internet Banking App.
Karen Ward
Management & Cost Accountant
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Karen Ward
Management & Cost Accountant
1. When did you start at Ricky?
May 2021.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
Italy.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
Parramatta Eels.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
Wonder Woman.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
Icehouse.
6. Favourite Movie?
Mamma Mia.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Spotify, Parramatta Eels & Whatsapp.
Tanya Lykoudis
Accounts Payable Officer
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Tanya Lykoudis
Accounts Payable Officer
Tanya Lykoudis
Accounts Payable Officer
1. When did you start at Ricky?
2017.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
Hawaii.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
St George.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
Superman.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
Pink.
6. Favourite Movie?
Coming to America.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Facebook, TikTok, Instagram.
Nonie Carpio
Procurements and Imports Officer
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Nonie Carpio
Procurements and Imports Officer
1. When did you start at Ricky?
February 2021.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
Queenstown, NZ.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
1986 Boston Celtics.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
Voltes 5.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
Christopher Cross.
6. Favourite Movie?
A Few Good Men.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Kayo Sports.
Shane Lucas
Inventory Controller
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Shane Lucas
Inventory Controller
Shane Lucas
Inventory Controller
1. When did you start at Ricky?
2007.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
Mullumbimby.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
NSW Blues.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
Sherlock Holmes.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
Fleetwood Mac.
6. Favourite Movie?
West Side Story.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Golf Game, Weather, YouTube.
Hans Ball
Roll Team Leader
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Hans Ball
Roll Team Leader
Hans Ball
Roll Team Leader
1. When did you start at Ricky?
2020.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
From work to home, where all my stuff is.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
None.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
Batman Bin Suparman.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
Big Day Out 2004.
6. Favourite Movie?
Too many to pick.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Bank, Messenger, Spotify.
Ruth Tapuina
Sample Room Team Leader
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Ruth Tapuina
Sample Room Team Leader
Ruth Tapuina
Sample Room Team Leader
1. When did you start at Ricky?
June 2018.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
Rartonga Cook Islands.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
SSTID.
4. Best Concert you've been to?
Backstreet Boys DNA.
5. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
YouTube Music, Fishdom .
Samuel Rolfe
Machine Operator / Stores Person
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Samuel Rolfe
Machine Operator / Stores Person
Jessica Liu
Sample Room Coordinator
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Jessica Liu
Sample Room Coordinator
Jess Liu
Sample Room Coordinator
1- What year did you start at Ricky Richards?
2014
2- In words that potential customers, who know nothing about Ricky will understand, what is your role?
Sample room coordinator
3- What are your professional strengths in this role?
Making and prepping samples for the customer requests
4- Looking back on the year 2020, how has your role changed and how have you adapted to the ‘new normal’?
I have changed to afternoon shift
5- What was one job that you did well in the last 12 months that you know made a big difference to your customer or your team?
I am not sure but I always do my very best for the team
6- If you could be a superhero for a day, who would you be?
No one, I don’t want to be a superhero
7- Favourite sports team?
Don’t have one
8- What is one thing on your ‘bucket list’?
To explore the North Pole
Nathan Bartley
Machine Operator / Stores Person
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Nathan Bartley
Machine Operator / Stores Person
Nathan Bartley
Machine Operator / Stores Person
1- What year did you start at Ricky Richards?
2013 as a casual through and agency abd fulltime with Ricky from 2014
2- In words that potential customers, who know nothing about Ricky will understand, what is your role?
Pick and pack plus a wide range of assorted duties
3- What are your professional strengths in this role?
I rarely take time off
4- Looking back on the year 2020, how has your role changed and how have you adapted to the ‘new normal’?
I now work from 10am until 6pm instead of 8am until 4pm
5- What was one job that you did well in the last 12 months that you know made a big difference to your customer or your team?
I hardly have had time off so I don’t fall behind in any of my tasks
6- If you could be a superhero for a day, who would you be?
Deadpool
7- Favourite sports team?
West Tigers
8- What is one thing on your ‘bucket list’?
Travel to America
Loon Korn
Machine Operator / Stores Person
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Loon Korn
Machine Operator / Stores Person
Loon Korn
Machine Operator / Stores person
1- What year did you start at Ricky Richards?
2011
2- In words that potential customers, who know nothing about Ricky will understand, what is your role?
Cutter
3- What are your professional strengths in this role?
Cutting and cleaning
4- Looking back on the year 2020, how has your role changed and how have you adapted to the ‘new normal’?
I start work at 6am
5- What was one job that you did well in the last 12 months that you know made a big difference to your customer or your team?
Cut the fabric on time with no defects
6- If you could be a superhero for a day, who would you be?
Superman
7- Favourite sports team?
Dragons
8- What is one thing on your ‘bucket list’?
Travel the world
Charles Takotohiwi
Machine Operator / Stores Person
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Charles Takotohiwi
Machine Operator / Stores Person
1. When did you start at Ricky?
July 1999.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
New Zealand (Aotearoia).
3. Favourite Sports Team?
Warriors.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
Bruce Lee.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
AC/DC.
6. Favourite Movie?
Once Were Warriors.
Wayne Brooks
Warehouse Stores Person
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Wayne Brooks
Warehouse Stores Person
Wayne Brooks
Warehouse Stores Person
1- What year did you start at Ricky Richards?
1989
2- In words that potential customers, who know nothing about Ricky will understand, what is your role?
Putting rolls away
3- What are your professional strengths in this role?
Knowledge of business and location of fabrics
4- Looking back on the year 2020, how has your role changed and how have you adapted to the ‘new normal’?
My role has not really changed.
5- If you could be a superhero for a day, who would you be?
John Wayne
6- What is one thing on your ‘bucket list’?
Day by day
Eang Ya
Warehouse Stores Person
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Eang Ya
Warehouse Stores Person
Eang Ya
Warehouse Stores Person
1. When did you start at Ricky?
November 2011.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
South East Asia.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
Cowboys.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
Bruce Lee.
5. Favourite Movie?
The Horror Movies.
6. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Tik Tok, Facebook, Google.
Karavaki Matailevu
Warehouse Stores Person
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Karavaki Matailevu
Warehouse Stores Person
Karavaki Matailevu
Warehouse Stores Person
1. When did you start at Ricky?
September 2022.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
Amsterdam.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
Parramatta Eels.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
Spongebob.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
Allen Stone.
6. Favourite Movie?
Tropic Thunder.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Book of Jokes, Maps, Chess.
Bibek Mahato
Warehouse Stores Person
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Bibek Mahato
Warehouse Stores Person
Bibek Mahato
Warehouse Stores Person
1. When did you start at Ricky?
October 2022.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
Japan.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
Real Madrid.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
Luffy.
5. Favourite Movie?
One Piece 3D2Y.
6. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Crunchyroll, Webtoon, Bet365.
James Chang
ERP Systems Administrator
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James Chang
ERP Systems Administrator
1. When did you start at Ricky?
2018.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
South Korea.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
Tottenham Hotspur FC and Sydney Roosters.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
My mother.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
Jay Park.
6. Favourite Movie?
Parasite.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Instagram, Whatsapp, YouTube.
Jeff Tchung
Business Development Manager
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Jeff Tchung
Business Development Manager
1. When did you start at Ricky?
2017.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
I'd like to visit Japan.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
Mercedes F1.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
Spider-Man.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
TWICE.
6. Favourite Movie?
Rush Hour 1, 2 & 3.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Internet banking app, Instagram & Headspace.
Paul Volona
Senior Business Development Manager NSW
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Paul Volona
Senior Business Development Manager NSW
1. When did you start at Ricky?
June 2016.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
Queensland.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
Don't really have one!
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
Iron-Man!
5. Best Concert you've been to?
Michael Jackson.
6. Favourite Movie?
John Wick series.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
1. Avoiding people without common sense 2. How to avoid stupid people 3. Google Maps to avoid points 1 and 2
Jeff Tchung
Business Development Manager
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Jeff Tchung
Business Development Manager
1. When did you start at Ricky?
2017.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
I'd like to visit Japan.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
Mercedes F1.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
Spider-Man.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
TWICE.
6. Favourite Movie?
Rush Hour 1, 2 & 3.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Internet banking app, Instagram & Headspace.
Tim Way
Waypoint Distribution
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Tim Way
Waypoint Distribution
Tim Way
Waypoint Distribution NT
In 2021, Ricky Richards and Waypoint Distribution have been working together for 11 years. As Ricky agents, the Waypoint team deliver our premium sun control fabrics across SA, WA and NT as well as keeping stock of our textiles to ensure a quicker delivery time for those customers further away from our Sydney head office. They are an incredible extension of team Ricky. As a company Waypoint Distribution are proud to distribute world class window furnishing products including fabrics for internal and external blinds, hardware and plantation shutters. Waypoint started in South Australia in 1998 and quickly grew to become market leaders in both SA and NT, so it was only natural to expand into the Western Australia market in 2016.
Jack Ferle
Product and Market Development Manager
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Jack Ferle
Product and Market Development Manager
Jack Ferle
Product and Market Development Manager
1- What year did you start at Ricky Richards?
2016
2- In words that potential customers, who know nothing about Ricky will understand, what is your role?
New products and new markets development
3- What are your professional strengths in this role?
30+ years’ experience in international business and 25+ in the industry
4- What was one job that you did well in the last 12 months that you know made a big difference to your customer or your team?
Getting that extra bit of information by asking those additional (right) questions leading to a new product source or a potential new market (let’s not go into details)
Jill Walsh
Business Development Manager
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Jill Walsh
Business Development Manager
1. When did you start at Ricky?
April 2012
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
State Forests.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
Australian Men's Cricket Team.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
My 4 older brothers.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
David Bowie - Glass Spider Tour 1987.
6. Favourite Movie?
A Dog's Purpose.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Hipcamp, Facebook, ABC News
Corey Rebb
Scott Free (Aust)
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Corey Rebb
Scott Free (Aust)
Corey Rebb
Scott Free (Aust)
Scott Free has been working with Ricky Richards since 2019. Corey looks after clients in Queensland and Northern NSW and stocks our Sun Control range in their Gold Coast warehouse allowing for faster delivery of orders to those customers higher up the east coast. Scott Free and its staff have a long history in Textiles and Systems and they are an incredible extension of team Ricky.
Bronwyn McDowall
Business Development Manager
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Bronwyn McDowall
Business Development Manager
1. When did you start at Ricky?
April 2023
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
Roscommon, Ireland.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
AFL - Collingwood. NRL - Cowboys, of course.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
Maxwell Smart aka Agent 86.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
Paul McCartney.
6. Favourite Movie?
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Google, Golf & AFL Live
Joel Treloar
Business Development Manager
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Joel Treloar
Business Development Manager
Preston Prescott
Warehouse Stores Person
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Preston Prescott
Warehouse Stores Person
Preston Prescott
Warehouse Stores Person
1- What year did you start at Ricky Richards?
2020
2- In words that potential customers, who know nothing about Ricky will understand, what is your role?
I am a ‘cutter’ meaning I cut the product to size, ensuring all information is correct first and then once that is done, we send to the customer.
3- What are your professional strengths in this role?
Heavy cuts
4- Looking back on the year 2020, how has your role changed and how have you adapted to the ‘new normal’?
I officially became a cutter, no more side jobs and tasks, so now I can focus on improving my numbers.
5- What was one job that you did well in the last 12 months that you know made a big difference to your customer or your team?
Focusing on heavy cuts so the team can smash through everything else.
6- If you could be a superhero for a day, who would you be?
Black Panther
7- Favourite sports team?
All Blacks
8- What is one thing on your ‘bucket list’?
Santorini
Phillipa Jackson
Waypoint Distribution
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Phillipa Jackson
Waypoint Distribution
Phillipa Jackson
Waypoint Distribution SA
In 2021, Ricky Richards and Waypoint Distribution have been working together for 11 years. As Ricky agents, the Waypoint team deliver our premium sun control fabrics across SA, WA and NT as well as keeping stock of our textiles to ensure a quicker delivery time for those customers further away from our Sydney head office. They are an incredible extension of team Ricky. As a company Waypoint Distribution are proud to distribute world class window furnishing products including fabrics for internal and external blinds, hardware and plantation shutters. Waypoint started in South Australia in 1998 and quickly grew to become market leaders in both SA and NT, so it was only natural to expand into the Western Australia market in 2016.
Aaron Stroud
Business Development Manager - Marine
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Aaron Stroud
Business Development Manager - Marine
1. When did you start at Ricky?
January 2024.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
Alaska.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
Red Bull Racing - Supercars, F1.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
Tony Hawk.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
Keith Urban.
6. Favourite Movie?
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Camera, Music, Google.
Jeff Tchung
Business Development Manager
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Jeff Tchung
Business Development Manager
1. When did you start at Ricky?
2017.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
I'd like to visit Japan.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
Mercedes F1.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
Spider-Man.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
TWICE.
6. Favourite Movie?
Rush Hour 1, 2 & 3.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Internet banking app, Instagram & Headspace.
Simon Brasch
Business Development Manager
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Simon Brasch
Business Development Manager
1. When did you start at Ricky?
October 2023.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
Home.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
Carlton FC.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
My Dad.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
Roger Waters - Dark Side of the Moon.
6. Favourite Movie?
The Blues Brothers.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Spotify, Weather, News.
Darren Best
Divisional Manager – Textiles
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Darren Best
Divisional Manager – Textiles
Darren Best
National Sales Manager
1- What year did you start at Ricky Richards?
Jan 2017
2- In words that potential customers, who know nothing about Ricky will understand, what is your role?
To offer a Textile Solution and make dealing with Ricky’s a great experience.
3- What are your professional strengths in this role?
Coming up with a solution to a customer’s problem, sometimes things are not perfect, but I always say to my team, let’s find a solution to offer.
4- Looking back on the year 2020, how has your role changed and how have you adapted to the ‘new normal’?
One of the noticeable changes has been technology, probably fast forwarded everyone, Zoom Meetings are the normal, especially in Melbourne, work from home flexibility has increased which saves time in traffic and more family time.
5- What was one job that you did well in the last 12 months that you know made a big difference to your customer or your team?
Keeping everyone positive and having fun in uncertain times.
6- If you could be a superhero for a day, who would you be?
7- Favourite sports team?
Carlton Football Club
8- What is one thing on your ‘bucket list’?
Re-visit New York, went in 2019 and just touched the surface, magic city.
Joe Corporente
Warehouse Manager - VIC
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Joe Corporente
Warehouse Manager - VIC
Simon Brasch
Business Development Manager
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Simon Brasch
Business Development Manager
1. When did you start at Ricky?
October 2023.
2. Favourite Travel Destination?
Home.
3. Favourite Sports Team?
Carlton FC.
4. Who was your hero/heroine growing up?
My Dad.
5. Best Concert you've been to?
Roger Waters - Dark Side of the Moon.
6. Favourite Movie?
The Blues Brothers.
7. If you could only have three apps on a smartphone, what would you pick?
Spotify, Weather, News.
Darren Best
Divisional Manager – Textiles
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Darren Best
Divisional Manager – Textiles
Darren Best
National Sales Manager
1- What year did you start at Ricky Richards?
Jan 2017
2- In words that potential customers, who know nothing about Ricky will understand, what is your role?
To offer a Textile Solution and make dealing with Ricky’s a great experience.
3- What are your professional strengths in this role?
Coming up with a solution to a customer’s problem, sometimes things are not perfect, but I always say to my team, let’s find a solution to offer.
4- Looking back on the year 2020, how has your role changed and how have you adapted to the ‘new normal’?
One of the noticeable changes has been technology, probably fast forwarded everyone, Zoom Meetings are the normal, especially in Melbourne, work from home flexibility has increased which saves time in traffic and more family time.
5- What was one job that you did well in the last 12 months that you know made a big difference to your customer or your team?
Keeping everyone positive and having fun in uncertain times.
6- If you could be a superhero for a day, who would you be?
7- Favourite sports team?
Carlton Football Club
8- What is one thing on your ‘bucket list’?
Re-visit New York, went in 2019 and just touched the surface, magic city.
Mark George
H L Jessop
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Mark George
H L Jessop
In 2021, Ricky Richards and HL Jessop have been working together for 17 years. As an agent for Ricky, Mark and his team deliver our premium sun control fabrics in WA as well as keeping stock of our textiles to ensure a quicker delivery time for those customers further away from our Sydney head office. HL Jessop themselves have been in the textiles industry for over 35 years and they are an incredible extension of team Ricky.
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