BRIAN
GIBSON
Manager
Manager
Following
his apprenticeship as a Motor Body Builder in 1973, Brian commenced self-employment
in 1977 and founded the company "Gibson Tru-Body" in 1981 at Stafford.
In 1991 the company relocated to Brendale. Brian remains in contact with
the day to day workshop operations, although most of his time is taken
up with Managing Director duties (when he's not fishing). He is the father
of three and has four grandchildren.
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GARY
GIBSON
Production Manager After completing his apprenticeship in 1985 building emergency and rescue vehicles, Gary then moved to another Motor Body Builder who built mainly buses and coaches. In 1987 he commenced with Gibson Tru-Body at the Stafford factory. After the Company relocation to Brendale and subsequent expansion to three buildings, Gary moved into the office and has taken on the role of Production Manager. Overlooking all sections in two sheds, as well as keeping his hand in with the manufacturing side of things, his day is kept very busy. Having been with the company since 1987, he has become the longest serving employee, something that has allowed him to see the steady growth of the Company. Gary is Brian's only brother. |
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SCOTT
SALTHOUSE
Sales Manager Initially
Scott commenced working in 1990 in our workshop and after 1 year
moved into the office to assist where required and soon became our
Purchasing Officer. This role he fulfilled for many years until
1999 when he took over the reigns of Sales Manager, where he handles
the bulk of our enquiries and tender processing. Being one of the
longest serving employees, his knowledge and expertise of the office
functions is invaluable. He and his wife Rachael (Brian's daughter)
have four children.
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CHRIS
PARTRIDGE
1 Tonne Production After
working for 20 years at Moree N.S.W. in general engineering and
steel fabrication, Chris commenced with Gibson Tru-Body in 1994
and quickly progressed to become Leading Hand in our Fitting Section
whilst also performing some Workshop Foreman duties. In 1999 Chris
moved into the office to look after our 1 Tonne Body Production
line, writing specifications and liasing with Customers.
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PAUL
VICKERS-JONES
Personnel and Quality Having
served his apprenticeship with "British Rail" as a Diesel
Maintenance Fitter, Paul married an Australian schoolteacher and
migrated in 1991. He commenced his employment here in 1995 as Leading
Hand of our Stock Control Section. Paul's capabilities saw him move
into the office in 1996 and he took the reigns of Quality Manager
and Personnel Manager as well as Workplace Health and Safety Manager
and a variety of other tasks. Paul, now a proud naturalised Australian
has three children with his wife Wilma.
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DARREN HARROLD
Purchasing Darren is one of Gibson Tru-Body’s
longest serving employees having commenced his apprenticeship as
a Vehicle Builder in 1987. In 1991 he took over the role of
Leading Hand of the 2-4 Tonne Section and in 2001 progressed to
be Leading Hand of the Fitting / Paint Shop Sections. Darren
moved into the office in 2008 to take over the role of
Purchasing Officer. Darren lists his interests as 4 Wheel Driving and Rugby League
and says he is a keen supporter of the Eels.
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ANNA
ESSLEMONT
Office Secretary / Accounts / Payroll Officer Immigrating
in 1982 with her now grown up family. Anna Commenced working with
Gibson Tru-Body in 1997. Anna has seen her duties grow along with
the Company. Anna enjoys the variety of her job, which keeps her
busy.
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ROWAN
BISHOP Rowan started with the company in 2006. He assists Scott with sales enquiries, processes our incoming orders and then initiates job files ready for the Production Manager. Rowan is a Holden Torana enthusiast and also a proud owner of one. .
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CODY
VANDECAMP Receptionist Cody started with the company in 2007. Being the Receptionist, Cody answers most of the phone calls and processes the incoming accounts. |
