Our Team

DR KEITH BOLTON

Keith is the founder of Ecotechnology Australia Pty Ltd and a Director of ecoteam. Keith's qualifications include a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (UQ) and a PhD in Environmental Engineering (Griff). As Chief Ecotechnologist, Keith is the head of scientific research within the company.

Keith is a leader in the development of ecotechnology in the innovative environment of the Northern Rivers region in New South Wales, on the east coast of Australia. Keith is also the driving force behind the legal propagation and cultivation of hemp on a broad-acre scale, having established the Northern Rivers Hemp Cooperative in 2008.

JAYSON WINMILL

Jayson is company Project Manager and an ecoteam Director. He has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Resource Management) and wide-ranging skills gained from experience in the construction, water and wastewater industries, plus additional practical knowledge of field science and conceptual design.

In 2002, Jayson was awarded the Norco Prize for outstanding academic achievement and the Centre For Coastal Management Prize for highest graduating marks at the School of Environmental Science & Management, Southern Cross University. He is a certified workplace trainer and assessor.

LISE BOLTON

Lise has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Resource Management from Southern Cross University and is an ecoteam Director. She completed her university internship with parent company Ecotechnology Australia Pty Ltd in late 2006 and is now principal Environmental Consultant for ecoteam.  Lise provides a solid understanding of scientific principles, impressive local knowledge, technological know-how and a strategic approach to planning submissions and reports. 

Lise is currently completing a Masters in Environmental Engineering at Griffith University and is focusing on bioremediation of contaminated soils using plants and microbes.

AARON TAYLOR

Aaron has a Bachelor of Applied Science from Southern Cross University, where he majored in Fisheries and Aquaculture. Aaron brings a passion for the aquatic environment to his work as Supervising Operator within the remote community water and sewer operation and maintenance department of the company. He brings an eclectic mix of life and work experiences to ecoteam, ranging from management positions in adventure tourism and television sales and marketing, to sustained volunteer input in Dune Care and Sea Bird Rescue.

MICHAEL CARNAVAS

Michael holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (2009) majoring in Environmental Resource Management at Southern Cross University and upon graduation, received the Lismore City Council Award for Waste Related Studies for his final year project. Michael has a thorough grounding in soil and landscape resource field assessment and reporting, having recent employment experience with the NSW DECC Soil Division. With a background in horticulture and design, Michael is ecoteam's in-house botanist and GIS/CAD drafting technician, and provides technical and project management support in the form of field assessment, reporting/editing, information management and data interpretation/presentation.

DEREK TORRENS & SLOANE DONNELLY

Derek & Sloane  are Community Operators within the remote community water & sewer operation & maintenance division of the company. They each operate & maintain the water supply & wastewater management systems at their respective Communities on the Upper Clarence River, north-east NSW: Derek at Jubullum Village & Sloane at Baryulgil Square/Malabugilmah Village.

Derek & Sloane bring a range of skills & experiences to ecoteam including SES remote-area fire response & first-aid training, confined space entry &  working at heights OH&S certificates, chainsaw operations training & Rural Skills TAFE training. Duties include operation & maintenance of water supply & wastewater treatment system infrastructure, systems monitoring, auditing & reporting, OH&S development & Community liaison. Derek & Sloane are highly respected members of their respective Aboriginal Communities & work above & beyond their duties to ensure that their Community's drinking water & sanitation meet a high standard.

EXPANDED TEAM

In addition to ecoteam staff members profiled here, the company contracts scientists, researchers, planners & consultants from other disciplines for normal operations & major projects, as required.