Lockie McDonald, General Manager
Lockie McDonald commenced his career in the EWP hire industry 2016.
Since then he has held various Sales and Management positions, joining Summit Tower Hire (STH) in 2023. He brings to the Summit team a wealth of experience in Business Development, Project Management and Staff Management.
He has a strong passion for this industry, which has assisted over the years in the development of strong and lasting business relationships in industries such as Power, Mining, Construction and Telecommunications.
He has a proven ability to grow business revenues whilst ensuring that safety is paramount at all times.
Lockie looks forward to being an integral member and part of the strong team that Summit offers to its markets, and contributing to its continued growth.
Brooke Petersen, National Operations Manager
Since 2016 Brooke has been engaged in various training and management roles, pursuing her passion in developing individuals and teams. Brooke enthusiastically connects to all members of the team to ensure they realised how valued and needed they are.
In 2019 Booke commenced her career in the access hire industry working for JM Towers as their Operations Manager.
Brooke is committed in providing clients with a very personalised service that they will not experience elsewhere.
Joining Summit Tower Hire in 2023 as the National Operation Manager, Brooke brings her enthusiasm and drive to the Summit management team.
Brooke looks forward to being a leader in growing the Summit business.
Denis Marsh, National QHSE Manager
Denis commenced his career in the EWP industry in 2009 working for Boom Sherrin as an Operations Supervisor before turning to the telecommunications industry
where he spent 10 years carrying out infrastructure upgrades across the country.
He is highly experienced across the Mobile EWP, Crane Hire, and Telecommunications rigging industries having hands on experience in both the blue collar, and white-collar environments.
Denis joined Summit in 2022 having left Sarens Heavy Lift where he most recently served as the SHE-Q Manager for Sarens Australian operations.
As a professional QHSE Manager, Denis adds significant value and industry knowledge to our leadership team and drives continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
Denis holds a Master’s degree in Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.
Alan Schlipalius, Operations and Account Manager NSW
Alan commenced his career in the EWP hire industry in 2018 working for Boom Logistics as a Business Development Management.
Joining Summit Tower Hire in 2023, Alan brings to the Summit team a wealth of experience in Business Development and Project Management.
Alan has a strong background in the mobile crane, telecommunications, wind farm and other heavy industrial sectors.
With Alan's background in a diverse arena and a strong passion for the industry he is a valued and integral member of the Summit team.