Andrew is the Director of TEC, and established the business in Sydney in 1991. Andrews's key roles include business development, client liaison and project direction. Andrews extensive experience in vegetation management and broad scale ecological restoration project planning and execution spans urban bushland management, ecological consulting, creek-line reconstruction and stabilisation, solutions and techniques in sandstone capping, large soil translocation and reconstruction of native plant communities. As one of the bushland management industry's most experienced professionals, Andrew has pioneered innovative solutions and techniques that are used in a wide spectrum of applications.

Andrew's breadth and volume of practical experience and knowledge in ecological restoration projects is an invaluable resource to the consulting division and our clients.

Robert is the Project Manager of Environmental Consulting at TEC and has over ten years experience in environmental planning and management in various roles within both the public and private sectors, working on large infrastructure projects to small single lot developments.

Robert has a background in bushland and natural resources management, and specialises in environmental impact assessment and project approvals delivery.

Lachlan is a Project Officer in the Environmental Consulting division. Previously Lachlan was employed as an ecological horticulturist for local government with experience in vegetation mapping and threatened species assessment. He has had over ten year’s experience engaging in flora assessments for both the private and public sectors and as a member of various state, federal and private biodiversity advisory committees.

In his Project Officer role Lachlan has conducted and participated in flora surveys throughout the Sydney Region and in site assessments and preparation of Vegetation Management Plans and Bushland Management Plans.

Andrew is Project Manager of the Environmental Rehabilitation and Construction Division and has a long record of success in managing a diverse range of projects, Andrew has also developed our skills in urban stream design and rehabilitation. He has a background in bush regeneration, pest species management and the coordination of labour market programs, and has previously worked for both the Dept of Lands and the EPA.

Andrew is responsible for all elements of project management within his division including business development, client liaison, tendering, contract management, planning, procurement and financial control.

A Site Supervisor in the Environmental Rehabilitation and Construction Division since 2005, Rilke has extensive experience in creekline and ecosystem reconstruction techniques, degraded land remediation and noxious weed management. Rilke also has great depth of experience in the construction industry and brings invaluable skills to our projects involving boardwalk and bridge construction.

With a Masters in Environmental Toxicology, Rilke has a comprehensive understanding of the issues of water and land contamination and the rehabilitation techniques required.
 

Pamela is a Site Supervisor with the Environmental Rehabilitation and Construction Division with many years experience managing and working on construction projects within environmentally sensitive areas. Having worked both in Local Government and as a Landscaping Contractor, she brings a valuble range of skills to the company.

Pamela’s attention to detail and project management skills enable us to deliver high high quality outcomes to our broad client base.
 

Aaron is a Project Manager/Site Supervisor for the Sydney North / Central Coast Region within the Bushland Regeneration Division. Aaron has extensive experience working in and managing bushland remnants and urban bushland and has been employed with TEC since 2001. Aaron is currently supervising projects in a wide range of vegetation communities including TSC Act listed Endangered Ecological Communities such as Blue Gum High Forest, and Lion Island Nature Reserve.

Aaron has previously worked for private contractors including The University of Newcastle (PPE Division) and UBMP. Aaron has also worked for the Government sector completing a ten month tenure as Coordinator of the Berowra Valley Regional Park Trust in 2001. Aaron has managed numerous sites in the Hunter, Central Coast and Sydney Metropolitan Regions.

As a Project Manager and Bush Regeneration Supervisor Aaron has extensive experience in bush regeneration project management that includes tender preparation, forward planning, works supervision, client liaison, reporting and monitoring. Aaron is trained and certified in Chemical Handling & Awareness, First Aid and Chainsaw Operations. Aaron also supervises volunteer groups at Kincumber Creek and has conducted planting days and education walks for School children and the general public.

Stephen has 15 years experience in the bush regeneration, horticultural and landscape industries. Regeneration experience includes sites in the Southerland, North Sydney, Warringah, Randwick, Holroyd, Ku ring gai, Mosman, Pittwater and Waverley LGA's where he has extensive experience with the management of many endangered ecological communities.

Apart from Council clients, Stephen manages contracts for the Department of Defence, Stockland and Landcom.

Callan is the Site Supervisor for the Northern Beaches Bush Regeneration Team and has more that three years experience working within Sydney’s bushland. His team works on a variety of bush regeneration projects throughout the Sydney Metro area including parks and reserves in Pittwater, Warringah, Ku-Ring-Gai, North Sydney, Mosman, Waverley, Randwick, Sutherland and Liverpool.

Glen is a Project Manager/Site Supervisor for the Mid North Coast Region within the Bushland Regeneration Division.

Glen has over 7 years experience in managing and rehabilitating bushland areas. Regeneration experience includes sites ranging from Littoral Rainforest at Port Macquarie, rehabilitation of dredge areas along the Hastings River, regeneration of Goolawah Lagoon and flora survey work throughout Kempsey.

Catherine is the HR & Quality Assurance Manager at TEC. Catherine has had 27 years experience in office administration in the public sector predominantly with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and the Australian Museum of Natural History. Fundamental to these roles was an excellent working knowledge of OH&S, EEO, HR, Financial and Editorial Policies and general office and organisational skills.

Catherine returned intermittently to TEC over the last 20 years working casually in administrative or bush regenerator roles, has recently returned to TEC full time and is hoping to begin a Bachelor of Natural History Illustration (part-time) at New Castle University.

Penny is a Director of Total Earth Care and with Andrew McGahey helped establish the business in 1991. Penny's key roles includes business development and administration.

Penny is a qualified Horticulturist and Bush Regenerator. Prior to TEC, Penny spent 3 years managing her own landscaping and garden maintenance business. Penny has 3 years nursery work experience.