My position involves managing the Mining group to ensure our customers have the most relevant information to enable them to produce the lowest cost/tonne for their particular industry. Information required in the decision managing process is gathered from equipment selection, specifications, operating costs and application. It is important that our customers understand the real benefits associated with the Caterpillar/ Dealership network and how it can add value to their business. Part of my role is also dedicated to oversee Goughs first Maintenance & Repair Contract at the Macraes Gold Project for Oceana Gold.

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I joined Goughs in 2003 from Thiess Contracting in Peru where I was a mining maintenance superintendent at a gold mine for Thiess. Prior to that I worked for 5 years at Westrac, the Cat dealer in Western Australia, overseeing mining MARC contracts.

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My role is to ensure that Goughs is a preferred supplier to the heavy construction, quarry and mining industries by delivering products and services of superior value. We first try to understand the needs of customers in these industries and then work out how to best apply the significant resources that Goughs and Caterpillar have to offer. My role is to act as a coordinator and facilitator for all this activity.

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I have worked for Goughs for over 25 years, starting as an apprentice diesel mechanic at Palmerston North in 1973. and receiving my Advanced Heavy Trade Certificate (diesel) in 1978. I became a Product Support Rep in 1992 and began selling machines in 1996. I am a previous winner of the Australisian Caterpillar Masters Sales Award. I commenced this role in 2003.

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