eKourier April 2020

WHO’S WHO

TEAM MEMBER PROFILES

Russell Hanley Centre Manager, Seaford Meadows SA (left)

Adam Scott Assistant Manager, Seaford Meadows SA (right) Career background: Previously employed in insurance – assessments and restorations (home, commercial and contents). Prior to insurance, I worked at Myer as an Operations Manager. Marital status? Married in November 2019 (just before starting with KSS). Any children? No yet. Hobbies/interests: I have two freshwater tropical aquariums that are aqua-scaped – can keep me busy. Otherwise I like to get out on weekends, there are some nice walking tracks in the area. Aslo going away for quick trips over weekends. Do you play any sport or have any special talents? Don’t play sports anymore. Used to do Surf Life Saving when I was younger, also competed in Surf Boats. Favourite book/s: I'm not a big reader… more of a ‘I’ll just watch the movie’. Favourite movie: Anything that’s decent. I’ve heard there’s a movie called ‘Self Storage’ which I am yet to check out... Favourite restaurant/food: Anything cooked on the Weber is usually a winner for me. Can’t get much better than a roast that’s done over charcoal. Any pets? No pets really, just the fish. Where did you grow up? Born in Sydney, grew up in Adelaides southern suburbs. Nothing too exciting. Favourite holiday destinations: The US in 2018. Visited Alaska, did some dog sledding, enjoyed a helicopter tour of Mendenhall Valley and a walk on Mendenhall Glacier, a quick visit into Canada and then spent some time in Seattle and visited Mt Rainier and Leavenworth.

Career background: Colgate Palmolive for 29 years as a Sales Representative, Sales Operations Manager and Business Development Manager for SA and WA. Marital status? Married. Any children? I have two children, Dannielle who is 29 and a Graphic Designer and Luke, who is 25 and a qualified Chef but now working in a different industry. Hobbies/interests: I like caravaning, camping, football, walking our beach at Moana and mostly anything outdoor related. Frequently visit the McLaren Vale Wine Region - Wineries, Restaurants and events. Do you play any sport or have any special talents? Road Cycling, participating in 35km treks. Favourite book: Scar Tissue - Anthony Kiedis (Red Hot Chilli Peppers) Autobiography. Favourite movie: Of recent, 1917. Favourite restaurant/food: Great steak and red wine at Vasarelli’s Cellar Door and Restaurant McLaren Vale Where did you grow up? I grew up in Reynella, spent most of my time close to southern beaches where you would find me spending my time surfing. Any pets? No pets. Favourite holiday destinations: Travelled extensively overseas but would have to say Canada and Alaska was one of the highlights of our travels, based ourselves in Vancouver where our daughter lives. Took a seven day cruise through Alaska followed by the rail trip up into the amazing Rockies to magnificent Banff and Lake Louise, highly recommended!

4 Kennards Kourier April 2020