ABSA

Staff

ABSA management and support services are provided by our dedicated staff:


David Howard 
Acting Operations Manager

David is responsible for the coordination of ABSA's day to day operations. David is an Electrical Engineer with previous employment in NSW power supply companies. Since 1996 he has been a Director of Partners Energy Management, which is focused on reducing energy use in the residential and small business sectors. David has been a Housing Thermal Performance Assessor since 1997 and a Commercial Building Assessor under the Australian Building Greenhouse Rating Scheme since 2002.

He has worked with the NSW Sustainable Energy Development Authority implementing Energy Smart Homes policies for new residential development throughout NSW. David has assisted planners and developers to create sustainable housing developments, and regularly speaks to communities and special interest groups on greenhouse gas reduction strategies and sustainable housing.


Matt Fisher
Accreditation Manager

Matt is responsible for the national development and co-ordination of all aspects of ABSA's Rating and Accreditation schemes. Matt is a graduate architect and worked for several years in the area of sustainable design. He completed his Masters in Environmentally Sustainable Development at UNSW in 2002 and has since worked on managing the NSW House Energy Rating Scheme.


Rebecca Douglass
Technical / Policy Manager

Rebecca manages and oversees all aspects of ABSA’s Accreditation Scheme. She joined ABSA in May 2007 working as a Technical Officer and started in her current role in July 2008. Rebecca has extensive experience in both 1st and 2nd generation software and ABSA policy and procedures. She is a qualified town planner and has worked in both local and state government. She operated her own building thermal performance practice for 12 years and understands what it is like for assessors in the real world.


Glenn Murdoch
NZ Support

g.murdoch@absa.net.nz
Glenn is here to answer your questions on the ABSA general enquiry line (0800 227 269)or via email at support@absa.net.nz. Glenn is a HERS assessor in New Zealand and also operates an architectural design business. He provides our general enquiry and assessor support services in New Zealand.


Andrew Tanzos
Technical Officer

Andrew provides technical support in Australia. Prior to coming on board with ABSA, Andrew was an assessor for two years and performed Sustainability Consulting and BASIX Assessments since its inception. He also has run an interior and graphic design business. 

Carolyn Willis
Office Administrator

Leads ABSA's Administrative and Business Support Unit, ensuring that all activities are operated effectively and efficiently. Carolyn has a background in environmental science through the completion of a Bachelor of Applied Science (Parks, Recreation and Heritage) from Charles Sturt University Albury. Carolyn majored in Ecosystem Management and minored in Ecology.

Christine Kinsella
Accounts Administrator

Christine is responsible for the overall administration and coordination of ABSA's accounts under the direction of the ABSA Board. Christine has 25 years experience in accounts and administration management of businesses within the construction industry and 5 years with not-for-profit organisations.

Consultants

ABSA also draws on the expertise of a range of building industry experts to assist in the development and delivery of technical and training services. Our current consultants include: