KSS eKourier October 2022

WHO’S WHO

TEAM MEMBER PROFILES

Sam Grant Centre Manager - Preston Victoria

Darren Mckeon Commercial Leasing Manager - THQ

Tell us about your career background: I studied a Bachelor of Applied Science (Land Economics) at UTS, graduated in 1994 and went straight into the Real Estate industry in Parramatta as an Industrial Sales and Leasing Agent. After about two years I realised it wasn't for me and moved into Commercial Property Management. I began working at an agency in Chatswood in 1999, became a partner, and stayed there until moving over to KSS in July. What do you enjoy doing when not at KSS? (Hobbies/ Interests)? I attempt to play the guitar. I don’t do it well but I enjoy it. I have a collection of very nice electric and acoustic guitars. I coach my daughter’s Cricket Team during Summer and watch my son play Rugby League in Winter. What are you reading now? Dave Grohl – The Storyteller. Change your thinking by Sarah Edelman. What are you watching now? Wheeler Dealers and Car Masters: Rust to Riches. What favourite foods or restaurant would you recommend? I’m very simple. Most of the restaurants I go to give you food in a bag that you unwrap. Pilu at Freshwater has really nice bread. Where did you grow up and what was it like? I grew up in the Hills District and went to school in Parramatta. Favourite hangout people when not at work? My wife Kylie and my kids Connor and Olivia and my five mates that I have had since I was five years old. Favourite holiday destination or interesting place you’ve been to? I love Hamilton Island and Port Macquarie.

Tell us about your career background: All my life I’ve been in Customer Service roles, working retail jobs in my younger days and moving into Hospitality over the better part of the last 14 years, where I’ve managed a range of QSR Restaurants and Entertainment venues. What do you enjoy doing when not at KSS? (Hobbies/ Interests)? I’m a sports nut, mostly the footy codes, but I’m into just about every sport. What are you reading now? Mainly cookbooks – I can’t cook, but I can dream! What are you watching now? Apart from sport, I’m streaming drama, action or sci-fi series. What favourite foods or restaurant would you recommend? Anything with a bit of spice in it! Also a big fan of BBQ’d food. Where did you grow up and what was it like? I grew up in the inner suburbs of Melbourne where we had a really diverse demographic, so I got to learn about a lot of my friends cultures and backgrounds growing up, just by spending time at their houses, not to mention trying some of the most delicious food! Favourite hangout people when not at work? Old school/work mates, or anyone willing to have a few bevs watching the footy and having a chat. Favourite holiday destination or interesting place you’ve been to? Japan was a pretty awesome place to visit, so would like to go again.

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