SHANE CROKER

President, AWCINSW

Shane has been involved with AWCINSW for over 15 years. As President of AWCINSW, Shane believes the role of the AWCINSW is to be a strong and united representative body that deals with issues relevant to our trade. Shane strongly encourages anyone in the wall and ceiling trade to become actively involved in the association—it is through the support of this association that our industry can gather momentum and move forward together as a group, rather than facing the struggle on our own. Shane is committed to apprentice training within the industry and furthering the training process 

MARK GOUSEV

Delegate AWCINSW Director, GyprocKing

As a second-generation plasterer, Mark has been working in the wall and ceiling industry for 24 years. His father George was a plasterer for 47 years and also a member of AWCI. Mark was also introduced to the AWCI through his apprenticeship days when he competed in Workskills competitions.

AWCI was Mark’s exposure to the industry and now he wants to contribute and give back to the industry through the AWCI channel and introduce the AWCI to new members.

Mark wants AWCI to have more awareness and acknowledgement in the industry, and unite members to a central place where everyone works together and progresses the industry to give the trade the recognition it deserves.

 PAUL JONES

Delegate AWCINSWDirector, Cowra Plaster Works

With 25 years’ experience and as a third generation family owner, Paul believes being involved with the association is paramount to ensure our industry is maintained as a skilled and highly regarded trade encompassing the new and old of our industry, encouraging new members and apprentices.

RON BISSETT

Delegate AWCINSWTechnical Services Manager, USG Boral Plasterboard NSW/ACT

Ron is a qualified and licensed painter and decorator with 40 years’ building industry experience. He is a member of the AWCI National Technical Trade Committee; ASNZS 2311 (Guide to the Painting of Buildings) Committee and CH-003 (Paints and related materials) Committee.Ron has been involved in the plastering industry for the past 22 years and believes being an AWCINSW executive member is very important, as it provides the ability to affect positive industry changes at both state and federal levels.

CRAIG BIETOLA

Delegate AWCINSW Director, Bietola Interiors

Craig started Bietola Interiors 17 years ago. however, he has been working in the industry as a wall and ceiling liner for 21 years. As a second-generation wall and ceiling liner, Craig is very passionate about progressing the association and keeping quality workmanship in the wall and ceiling industry. He joined the AWCI NSW executive committee to help make a difference to the industry and to help bring more people into the association.

 MICHAEL LAVORATO 

Delegate AWCINSW

Director, TM Linings

Michael is a second-generation plasterboard contractor with 26 years of industry experience. His aim of being involved in AWCI is to promote and assist in developing plasterboard contractors into businesses. 

ANTHONY MOURITZ –

Delegate AWCINSWBGC Fibre Cement Pasteboard StateManager NSW/ACT, BCom & LLBAWCI Delegate for 13 years

Anthony has worked in both the commercial and residential building industries for over 40 years as a tradesperson and in sales and managerial positions. He enjoys construction and is keen to contribute back into the industry.

JANE BARNES 

Executive Director, AWCINSW

Jane has been employed with AWCINSW since 2008 and oversees the day to day running of the AWCINSW. Jane enjoys the challenges that working for an industry association presents, ensuring legislative procedures are followed, compliance and reporting are followed through and members needs are addressed. She believes the success of an industry association lies within the membership it represents—its your industry, your association, your business, your voice—you need it to be heard. Become involved! 

MADELEINE GREGORIO 

Social Media and Marketing Co-Ordinator AWCINSW 

As a marketing graduate, Madeleine understands and acknowledges the importance of social media working for an organisiation in a beneficial capacity. Her role at AWCINSW is co-ordinating the AWCINSW social media and maximise its marketing potential. Madeleine is more than happy to work with members to assist in their marketing and social media platforms to assist and improve their business. Like AWCI on social and get in contact with them through facebook and instagram—they are here to help.