Our Heritage

Our General Manager, Tony, grew up in regional Victoria, making him a country boy, born and bred. He joined the military at the age of 17, where he worked for an extensive period before transitioning into the construction industry. Tony initially worked for JWH Group, in the residential building division, before moving into the land development industry as General Manager of Sales and Marketing, at one of Australia’s largest and most successful Perth-based developers. From here, Tony made the move to a Group General Manager position, before rejoining the JWH Group in 2018. Today, Tony is the General Manager of The Rural Building Co. and WA Country Builders.

A seasoned and experienced sales professional, with a career spanning more than two decades, Peter is The Rural Building Co.’s Sales Manager. Peter loves navigating the challenges that come with building on a rural site, and working with the team to find solutions. Peter enjoys keeping busy and active, using his leisure time to play touch rugby, golf, squash and water sports.

Narrogin-born and Albany-raised, country boy Levi is perfectly suited to his Regional Manager Role at The Rural Building Co. Levi values longevity and takes inspiration from the calibre of the people he is connected to in both his working life and at home with his young family. He enjoys the diverse nature of building and construction and loves seeing homes built in the bush, a place he still feels a strong connection to.

Design Manager Rob has spent more than three decades immersed in architecture, interior design and construction. For the first decade of his career, Rob honed his skills at various architectural firms in Perth, specialising in luxury housing projects. After gaining valuable experience, he transitioned to working as an interior designer. After this, Rob joined the JWH Group. Over the course of the last two decades, his career has taken him across the vast expanse of Western Australia. From bustling urban centres to remote coastal towns, he’s had the opportunity to work on a wide range of housing typologies. Each project has presented its own unique challenges and rewards, shaping Rob into the versatile professional he is today.

Born and raised in Geraldton, our Building Manager, Mike, is a second-generation builder. Starting as a plumbing apprentice, and then working through the supervisory and construction manager ranks, Mike has worked across an extremely broad range of construction projects in his rich career. A registered builder, Mike brings a wealth of knowledge of construction methodologies and building practices. When not at work, Mike unwinds on the golf course, at the Eagles, or on his Sunday morning bike rides with mates.

A registered builder from Iran, Ehsan moved to Australia in 2013 and commenced his career in the residential building industry with JWH Group. Extending his quest beyond commercial projects and apartment buildings, Ehsan has also worked in a diverse range of roles including scheduling, estimating and office administration management. Ehsan’s analytical skills and process-orientated mindset form the base of his proficiency in process and performance management, showcasing his strength to driving continuous improvements in the business.

A draftsman for 25 years, Drafting Manager Daniel Bruyninckx is an experienced and passionate part of the Rural Building Co team. He’s been with the JWH Group since 2002, making him the seasoned expert in drafting management, construction documentation, and client relationship management. Daniel’s passion for the residential construction industry is in his blood; his grandfather was a bricklayer, coming to Australia after the war as a Dutch immigrant. Daniel grew up in the Perth hills, and has recently moved to suburbia, where his young daughter keeps him on his toes! For Daniel, it’s the diversity and quality of the product at the Rural Building Co. that keeps every day interesting. “We’re not like every other builder, we don’t have a cookie-cutter approach,” he says. “It relates to growing up in the hills, and appreciating the awesome product at the end.”

Clint started his building career as a framing carpenter, before hanging up his tool belt and taking on the role of construction supervisor for various building companies. Clint leads his team closely, with weekly meetings, assisting them to achieve their targets by offering support and resolution to any queries they have. Clint likes to get involved on sites to resolve issues first-hand. Clint unwinds by playing his guitar with his band mates or playing golf fishing or camping.

Bonnie joined JWH Group in 1998 and has held a number of roles during her time with the company. Bonnie says it’s a privilege to be a part of what can be a life-changing experience for our clients. Most of all, Bonnie enjoys reviewing, advising, planning and choosing selections with the clients and watching their excitement grow through each phase – admin, construction and key handover.

Born and raised in the WA Goldfields, Gavin had a long career in horticulture and landscaping before moving to the Avon Valley and joining The Rural Building Co. in 2009. Thanks to his many years in country WA, Gavin has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the complexity of building on rural properties. Gavin enjoys nothing more than guiding clients through their building journey, and watching fantastic homes be built throughout the Perth and Avon regions.

Born and raised in the Pilbara before moving to Bunbury and finally Perth, Brook is passionate about rural building, environmental design and nature. Prior to joining The Rural Building Co., Brook spent 14 years as an award-winning designer at Oswald Homes and Residential Attitudes. He ensures the process of designing and building their dream home is a “no-nonsense” positive and rewarding experience. When he is not working you will find Brook exploring WA with his family.