Meet Our Team

Our Employee Focus

TGT Pty Ltd are an integral part of the local community in the Tablelands, with employees all contributing to your success and committed to continually lifting the service and value you receive. Combining local knowledge with years of experience in the region, our locations—TGT Hardware Mareeba, TGT Agriculture Mareeba, TGT Rural Mareeba, TGT Dimbulah, TGT Tolga, and Cignall Mareeba—ensure we’re well-positioned to partner with you. Our team will adapt to your needs and the seasonal changes that farming brings.

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Meet The Team

Sasha Avolio

Sasha Avolio

General Manager

<p class="rteBlock">Sasha Avolio is our General Manager for our company. Sasha has over 13 years in the hardware industry and over 20 years managing a team of people from a variety of different industries. Sasha has a great understanding of how our business operations work alongside the requirements of our customers. You often find Sasha out and about in our branch, jumping in and getting her hands dirty. Sasha is not quite a local yet but is proud to be part of our local community and the TGT operations.</p><br><br>

Serg Battistin

Serg Battistin

NQ Co-Op Chairman

Having served on the Board and in the Chairman’s role, Serg understands intimately the needs of our customers to partner with TGT and the need for the TGT business to continually source ways to assist our local customers through strength of service and innovation.

Mark Anders

Mark Anders

Finance Manager

Mark is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. He holds an MBA and has more than 30 years of accountancy experience. He has extensive management and accountancy experience across multiple industries, including managing major financial improvement projects overseas. Mark is a long-term resident of the Atherton Tablelands and is sincerely committed to seeing TGT and its many valued clients continue to grow.

Josh Fegatilli

Josh Fegatilli

Manager TGT Rural

A country boy possessing an extensive background in livestock and Rural requirements for all size properties. Runs a very close-knit team all aimed to assist our partners.

Josh enjoys the camping and fishing the area provides.

Marnie Bee

Marnie Bee

Manager Top Stock Agencies

<p class="rteBlock">A former head of surgery veterinary nurse, Marnie has an encyclopaedic knowledge of animal health. Following on from her veterinary work, she spent four years in marketing and administration work with plasma-based immunotherapy products that facilitate better injury recovery in animals. For the past 2.5 years, Marnie has been the Business Manager for Eacham Stock feeds and her animal health and knowledge of the animal feed industry brings a strong familiarity with the operations of a business like Top Stock. </p><br><p class="rteBlock">Marnie is passionate about her horses and breakaway roping. She enjoys being part of many FNQ rodeos and events. Along with her partner, Marnie also breeds bucking bulls and contracts to a number of country events here in Far North Qld. With her love for horses, veterinary knowledge and familiarity with stock feed formulations, Marnie is well placed to take the operational reins of Top Stock to help us drive the business and deliver increased value to our customers.</p>

Clinton Eales

Clinton Eales

Manager TGT Reynolds Street

Clinton Eales was raised locally and understands the agricultural needs of our valued customers. Working from the Reynolds Street branch, bringing an abundance of logistical, trade and retail experience. Clinton and the team at Reynolds Street are dedicated to customer service and are always willing to go that extra mile to satisfy our key business partners looking after their needs.

Brian Rowling

Brian Rowling

Business Development Manager

<p class="rteBlock">Brian Rowling Is the Business Development Manager for the company. Brian and his wife have raised their family at Dimbulah for over 18 years; he has been in FNQ for 28 years and has a great understanding of the north with a wide range of Rural sales skills over this time, from horticultural merchandise sales to livestock and rural property selling. In his role Brian will continue to look for new opportunities not only to grow the business but also to better serve the clients. He is proud to be part of the locally owned business and all that it brings to our community as one of the major employers in the area.</p>

Henry Van Der Zant

Henry Van Der Zant

Manager TGT Mareeba

Henry has been associated with the construction industry for more than 28 years. He brings that experience and knowledge to hardware store management, which he has been doing for the last 10 years. He understands the needs and expectations of all customers, builders,

trades and DIY enthusiasts.

Clint Zaics

Clint Zaicz

Manager TGT Tolga

Clint comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience in logistics, transport and management spanning 30 years. More recently, Clint has moved into the management of trade hardware and understands the unique and specific needs of all clientele across the Tablelands. Delivering quality customer service is his main priority and  building a positive, strong and cohesive team to deliver outcomes is something that Clint values and takes pride in.

Ian Schmid

Ian Schmid

Manager TGT Dimbulah

<p class="rteBlock">I have been in the agricultural industry for the last 30 years in various roles. Originally from Townsville. Raised my family in Tully where I first kicked my career in the agricultural industry. My wife and I moved from Mount Isa to Tolga in 2014 and built a house in Tolga in 2018. Look forward to growing the Dimbulah branch and making it a success that I know it can be with a dedicated team. Look forward to being part of the TGT team/family for a long time.</p>

A Field Of Green Wheat With Mountains In The Background — TGT Pty Ltd in Mareeba, QLD




Meet our Agronomists

Juan Smit

Juan Smit

Juan Smit

Dimbulah


I'm excited to have recently joined the TGT team in 2023 as an agronomist and soil scientist. I completed my studies in South Africa in 2012 and bring a passion for collaborating directly with growers to identify and address the challenges they encounter. My goal is to develop effective solutions that enhance their overall operations. Outside of my professional life, I cherish spending time with my family, enjoying outdoor activities, and fishing.

Luke Trabucco

Luke Trabucco

Mareeba


I was born and raised in Mareeba and am a proud third-generation farmer in the area. Over the years, our family farm has cultivated a diverse range of crops, including tobacco, limes, lemons, mangoes, avocados, and lychees. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree from James Cook University. I thoroughly enjoy working in the local area and building lasting relationships within the community. In my downtime, I'm an avid fisherman and enjoy spending time camping.
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Sam Herrmann

Sam Herrmann

Sam Herrmann

Mareeba


With over five years of experience in the field, Sam Herrmann is a dedicated agronomist with a passion for sustainable farming practices. Specialising in mangoes, avocados, and cucurbits, Sam offers expertise in optimising fertiliser requirements and managing pest challenges to ensure healthy, high-yielding crops. In addition to his professional work, Sam also owns and operates a small lychee farm, further deepening his practical understanding of agriculture. At 28, Sam brings fresh perspectives, innovation, and a hands-on approach to every project, committed to helping farmers and clients achieve success with tailored agronomy solutions.
Nico Badenhorst

Nico Badenhorst

Nico Badenhorst

Tolga


Nico is a driven and dynamic agricultural scientist with a passion for finding sustainable and innovative solutions that optimize yields and contribute to food security. Raised on a farm in the Northern Cape, South Africa, Nico's passion for agriculture led him to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy and Soil Science, followed by an Honours degree in Agronomy. He is committed to working towards profitability for all stakeholders by implementing new scientific developments and recommending best practices. Nico recently welcomed a baby boy to his family and is enjoying fatherhood.