Our Team
Our mandate is to ensure that we “Give Back” to Aboriginal communities. We do this by training “local” people with basic construction skills they need to become actively involved in our projects, offering employment and lasting assets the entire community can utilise, by building community structures locals benefits from, and by sponsoring local sporting teams.
Brad Draper
Director
Brad, a proud Wiradjuri Man, and recipient of the 2018 NSW Premiers Award for his work with Kenjarhy Solar, heads Aboriginal Sustainable Homes in its quest to build culturally sensitive housing for our indigenous communities.
Brad has more than 25 years’ experience in the Australian Employment and Mining industries, specialising in Project Management.
During his career he has held positions within a range of ASX Listed Companies in supervisory and management roles, encompassing a wide range of projects within the Australian Mining/CSG/Construction Industries and held the position of Chairman at the Orange Aboriginal Medical Centre from 2015-2020.
Brad has extensive Project Management experience of critically high-volume projects. Through his in depth and highly developed skills in planning, scheduling, rostering, and controlling of these projects, has been able to deliver all outcomes on time and within the nominated budget requirements.
Brad is a leader first and foremost with a history of developing highly effective teams through managing his projects against ISO standards. Brad’s skills also extend to financial management / contract administration/ safety auditing and safety management.
Brads knowledge and expertise offers invaluable insights as we continue to grow our footprint throughout NSW, which includes the ongoing development and implementation of our unique and life changing training program for indigenous people within the construction industry.
Rob York
Construction Manager
Rob, a second-generation builder has over 30 years’ experience, specialising in all facets of the construction industry including Construction Management and has built a very successful 3rd generation building company. (York Build). Throughout his career, Rob has worked with major construction companies such as Condev and Hutchinson Builders and is highly experienced using all construction mediums, including insulated panel systems.
Rob has completed projects of high and low rise commercial and residential buildings, banks, hospitals, nursing homes, and a wide array of projects from Indigenous housing and homes of up to $7.5m in value. He has also completed projects for Horizon Rail, building a 350 person FIFO village in Blackwater and an accommodation facility for teachers working in the remote location of Mornington Island.
Rob prides himself in his ability to build meaningful relationships and close working connections with stakeholders, project managers, site foreman, trades, and suppliers. His experience within the construction industry enables him to deliver projects within the specified timeline and budgets.
Suzanne Hitchen
Administration & IMC Manager
Suzanne has 30+ years’ experience in supporting C-Suite executives and Boards in both private and public company sectors, across a number of industries including, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail and Financial services in both Australia and the UK.
Suzanne, along with her role as Administration and IMC Manager offers executive support to the Managing Director and the Project & Development Director.
Why Ash Group Holdings?
20+
Years of experience
>500
Successful projects
35
Trained professionals
“We are so happy with our new home and impressed with the team's quality and workmanship."
Lynda Jones
“The service was very professional and I would happily recommend them! "
Harley Baker
“Honest and reliable service. Quick and friendly too. I would not hesitate to recommend the team for any job."
Antony Sacks
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