Simply call 1300 880 432 to speak to your closest Emerald Grain office.
We are situated across regional Australia to help you get the most out of harvest.
To find out more about your local team, select your region from the list below.
Brad Cullen
Brad Cullen grew up on the family farm at Manangatang before attending Dookie College in 1997. After University, Brad worked for the AWB in grower services before heading overseas and accepting a risk management role with PriceWaterhouseCoopers in London. After 12 months overseas he returned to AWB to a role with a grain marketing focus for two years and then moved to the Landmark side of the business as a Rural Finance Manager for 3 years in Horsham. He then returned to the farm at Manangatang for 2.5 years, whilst also running a grain brokerage business for local farmers. Brad brings to Emerald a genuine love of the Mallee tempered with the professional know-how needed to look after your agribusiness.
Patrick Byrne
Patrick grew up on a family farm at Mitiamo in Northern Victoria before moving to Parkes in NSW. His careers in Banking and the Federal Police followed before returning top Regional NSW for farming and a career in wool brokerage and exports.
After building the business for 15 years, Patrick became Queensland Cotton’s National Wool Manager based in Wagga Wagga. After a Period as a private consultant Patrick is excited to have the opportunity to trade a different commodity and form relationships with grain growers in the Emerald Network.
Anthony Chapman
Anthony joined the Emerald team in April 2018. Anthony grew up on a farm at Rupanyup before studying for a Bachelor of Business in Farm Business Management. He worked on the family farm until 2004 before working in the export oaten hay industry for 4 years and then moved back into the grain industry in a seed and accumulation role for the last 8 years in the Wimmera. Anthony has a passion for the grains industry and looks forward to helping growers in the Emerald network market their grain.
Loretta Jodrell
Loretta has a Diploma of Business Management from Swinburne University and has had many years’ experience in the agriculture industry. From a turf and cattle farm on the mid north coast to an oilseed manufacturer and then feedlot in Victoria. She has extensive experience in Sales, Logistics and Accounts and brings a wealth of knowledge to her role as Grower Services Office for Emerald Grain.
Scott Merson
I was born and raised on the central darling downs before growing up in Toowoomba. After a brief stint in Brisbane and overseas I went back to the land and started contract ground spraying around the Dalby and Cecil Plains districts for an aerial spraying company. I was in this role for around five years and saw a massive expansion in that business during that time. Following this role, I began working as an agricultural machinery salesperson in Dalby. This role coincided with me commencing my studies in Agricultural and Resource Economics at UNE. I am very pleased to have joined the Emerald North team and look forward to meeting you all in the future.
Rebecca Fuller
Rebecca started with Emerald Grain in October 2014 as a Logistics Co-Ordinator. Previously Rebecca has worked in retail management and in various positions in the agricultural industry. Prior to moving back to the Toowoomba area, Rebecca was employed as a stock controller at Cotton Grower Services Emerald where she maintained the movement of chemical and seed to growers in the Central Highlands area.
Belinda Rieck
Belinda is the new kid on the block at Emerald Grain starting here in December 2014. Belinda has spent the last 20 years working in the finance industry and has moved back to Toowoomba to be closer to family. She comes from a farming family on the downs and is happy to help with your administration in logistics enquires when you ring our office.
Sara Croft
Sara started with Emerald Grain in June 2017 as a Logistic Coordinator. Previously, Sara worked for a Hay Trading Company in administration before taking on the role of a Quality Assurance Coordinator for the company’s feed testing business. Prior to Sara, coming to work for Emerald Grain, she was working within the feedlotting industry. Sara is also currently studying a Bachelor in Applied Science majoring in Animal Production externally through the University of Queensland and has just recently completed a dual diploma in Agriculture and Agribusiness Management.
Dick McCagh
Dick was born and raised on a wheat and sheep farm in the Mullewa area, he left the area in 1991 and since then has had various roles in the agricultural industry. Dick has worked closely with many clients and his previous roles in Agchem and fertiliser hold him in good stead for his current role. Dick joined Emerald Grain in 2009 as a Grain Merchant and in 2013 accepted the position of General Manager WA
Nicola McKay
Nicola started with Emerald Grain in 2013 after completing an Agribusiness degree at Curtin University as one of the final intake of students at the Muresk campus. She spent the final semester of her studies on a study abroad programme at Purdue University which is a highly regarded agricultural school in Indiana, USA. Having grown up in regional Western Australia, Nicola has a strong interest in the grains sector and is pleased to be pursuing a career in the industry. Based in our Perth office, Nicola is focusing on the WA domestic market and is excited to expand her network of farmers, colleagues and friends and become more involved in the regional community.
Mikayla Szczecinski
Mikayla was born and raised on the family farm at Corrigin in the middle of the Wheatbelt, where she developed a love and passion for agriculture in WA.
Prior to Emerald, Mikayla spent a lot of time overseas travelling, where she worked a stint overseas in Indonesia developing community driven initiatives. After this she moved north and worked in the Pilbara working with bulk cargoes in the Mining and Gas sector. After trying her hand in various careers Mikayla found herself back in the grains industry. She is excited about engaging with growers across Western Australia and developing the domestic market.