GTTIA

Sheryl brings 33 years of forestry experience, starting in mills and later earning a Bachelor of Forest Science and Management. She leads harvesting operations at OneFortyOne, the largest forest estate in the GT region. Her commitment to ensuring sustainable and efficient operations mirrors GTTIA’s values of celebrating the people driving the industry’s success.

Jack’s diverse experience spans sales, bookkeeping, event management, and business management across the building retail, transport, and local government sectors. His broad skill set enhances the GTTIA committee’s ability to plan and deliver initiatives that showcase the Green Triangle’s forestry achievements.

With eight years in the forestry industry, Wayne has managed harvesting operations at ABP for the past two years. ABP, one of Australia’s largest forestry companies, oversees the entire supply chain from plantation establishment to export. Wayne’s role supports the GTTIA’s mission by emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and collaboration in the Green Triangle’s forestry sector.

Lara is the Workforce Development Manager at the Green Triangle Forest Industries Hub, leading initiatives focused on skills, training pathways, workforce attraction and industry engagement. Her connection to the timber industry began growing up around the sector in Germany, before building her own experience in business and product management.

Passionate about the people behind the industry, Lara is committed to showcasing the careers and opportunities within the sector and supporting a strong and diverse workforce for the future.

Jason brings more than 30 years of forestry experience, including 28 years with Tabeel Trading Nominees and more than 20 years in a supervisory role. Having built his career from the ground up, Jason has a rare understanding of the industry at every level – from the people and crews delivering operations on the ground to working closely with customers and senior management across the Green Triangle.

Highly regarded for his industry knowledge, relationships and practical leadership, Jason brings an important operational voice to the GTTIA committee and a genuine passion for recognising the people who keep the industry moving.

Ockert has nearly four decades of experience in forestry across South Africa and Australia, spanning plantation management, harvesting, timber marketing and export. Most recently, as Marketing & Operations Manager at OneFortyOne, he oversaw the harvesting, haulage and roading capacity needed to supply domestic and international markets.

He brings a strong interest in industry collaboration, sustainable forestry and the future of the Green Triangle’s timber sector to the GTTIA committee.

Shaun brings almost four decades of experience across the timber industry, with a career spanning sawmilling, forestry operations, harvesting and haulage. For the past 10 years, he has been Lead Training Facilitator at LITA Training, specialising in VET and assessment across the timber sector, including heavy vehicle and forklift training.

Combining extensive hands-on industry experience with a passion for developing the skills of others, Shaun brings a valuable perspective to the GTTIA committee and its celebration of the people who make the industry what it is.

Zach brings over seven years of experience in the timber industry, having worked across sales, logistics, operations, and management. Currently based at Timberlink, he holds the role of Green Mill and Log Yard Manager, where he plays a key role in daily operations and strategic site leadership.

Zach is passionate about staff engagement and fostering emerging talent, with a strong focus on supporting the future of the timber industry through mentoring and development opportunities. His diverse background and hands-on leadership make him a valuable asset to the GTTIA Committee.