Meet our team


Meet our team who will craft your new home.

When you partner with WA Country Builders to build your new home, you will gain access to a wealth of knowledge and experience from our team members. They will work with you to help assess the unique needs of your block, to articulate your lifestyle and your needs in your new home and to ensure you get the perfect design before you move forward into the building stage. Read more about our key team members below.

Tony Harvie
General Manager

Tony is a country boy at heart, growing up in central Victoria. Tony joined the military at the tender age of 17, where he worked for an extensive period before transitioning into the construction industry. Tony initially worked for JWH Group, in the Residential Building division in 2004, before moving into the land development industry as General Manager of Sales and Marketing, at one of Australia’s largest and most successful Perth based developers. From here Tony made the move to a top 5 Perth Builder, in a Group General Manager position. Which he maintained for five years. In 2018 he re-joined JWH Group, in the WA Country Builders and The Rural Building Company division. Firstly as Group Sales Manager and shortly after, progressing into the role of Group General Manager.

Tony has a deep passion for the construction industry and the people within it. Outside of work, Tony loves spending time with his family and exercising, from ocean ski paddling, to swimming. Tony is also a board member of the Veterans Transition Centre, a not for profit project that assists veterans to transition back into civilian life.

Peter Chellew
Sales Manager

With an extensive career in sales, spanning almost 20 years, Peter brings a wealth of knowledge to WA Country Builders and strives to see his sales team succeed. Specialising in sales, retail and management, the leadership philosophy Peter applies to when supporting his team, provides them with guidance and support to always put the client's needs first. Building on a rural site can present significant challenges that require technical aspects of construction applied, but Peter particularly enjoys this part of the client's journey, working to find solutions. Peter enjoys keeping busy and active, using his leisure time to play touch rugby, golf, squash and water sports.

Giles Lilley
Regional Manager

One could say that building runs in the family for Regional Manager, Giles. Growing up, he was surrounded by bricks and mortar with his father and grandfather operating a building company from the late 1960's. Raised in the south-west, Giles shares sense of community and connectedness with the residents. He understands the importance of living in a safe place that contributes to a positive lifestyle and wellbeing. Joining the JWH Group in 2004, Giles has spent the last 18 years working for various divisions in the Group, with a high level of experience in sales and managerial roles. When he's not working, Giles enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two-year-old son on their small farm and riding his vintage motorcycles.

Darren Welshman
Building And Design Consultant

Darren has lived in Albany all his life and has worked in the building industry for over 26 years. Darren has built several new homes in Albany and uses his experience to assist clients with every aspect of the building process. Darren is married with two children and loves surfing, fishing and camping and spending time with family.

Dion Knuiman
Construction Supervisor

Dion joined the WA Country Builders team as a Construction Supervisor in 2016. He was previously a plumber and worked for himself before joining the JWH Group as a Supervisor with Active Plumbing in 2014. Dion is an Albany local and soon to be married and lives in his home built by WA Country Builders 2015. As an A-Grade Motocross rider, Dion enjoys getting out on his dirt bike and prefers to spend his spare time outdoors with friends and family.

Jason Riedyk
Construction Manager

Jason qualified as a carpenter in 1992 and ran his own carpentry business in Albany for 8 years before joining the WA Country Builders team in 2000. He became a Construction Supervisor in 2009 before being promoted to the Construction Manager role in 2013. A tradesman at heart, Jason’s skills, knowledge and industry experience are extensive, and he has a passion for working together with clients to build their perfect homes. In his spare time, Jason loves to get outdoors; racing go karts with his son, or riding dirt bikes.

Adam Warren
Building And Design Consultant

Based in the Great Southern Region, Adam has a customer-focused approach to helping clients build a home to call their own. With almost 20 years experience in the plumbing and building industry, Adam has a thorough understanding of the construction process. He has the knowledge to guide his clients through the home build experience and the drive to deliver an outstanding customer experience. In his leisure time, you'll find Adam on the sporting field. Either running around with his three children, supporting his local football club and coaching junior football and basketball.

Jason Atkins
Drafting Manager

Jason has an impressive career spanning over two decades in the drafting field. His journey began in small design studios, where he refined his skills and passion for the building industry.

For the past 12 years, Jason has dedicated himself to the role of Drafting Manager, overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects that stretch across the state of Western Australia. These projects have presented various construction practises and challenging sites, which Jason has navigated with his wealth of experience and expertise.

As a Greensmart professional, Jason is committed to incorporating sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices into his work.
One of Jason's standout qualities is his willingness to help and his ability to solve problems with a smile.

Ehsan Soleymani
Estimating And Cost Control Manager

Graduating in 2005 with a Bachelor’s Degree of Civil Engineering, Ehsan wasted no time in the pursuit of his passion for the construction industry, diving headfirst into the commercial space as a site supervisor.

A registered builder from Iran, Ehsan moved to Australia in 2013 and commenced his career in the residential building industry with JWH Group.
Extending his quest beyond commercial projects and apartment buildings, Ehsan has also worked in a diverse range of roles including scheduling, estimating and office administration management.

Ehsan’s analytical skills and process-orientated mindset form the base of his proficiency in process and performance management, showcasing his strength to driving continuous improvements in the business.

Carrie Anderson
Special Projects Manager

Carrie started working with the JWH Group in 2005 as a Construction Clerk and Trainee Scheduler Estimator. She quickly became a very valuable member of the Busselton division and after within a year, was promoted to an Estimator.
Being a working mum, Carrie had little time to waste and after four years in Estimating, Carrie was promoted to Divisional Administration Manager.

Carrie quickly moved up the career ladder, progressing to Office Manager, Process and Cost Control Manager, Regional Manager and now, Carrie oversees special projects in the project development division of the business.

A fitness fanatic and loving mum of two daughters, Carrie loves to spoil her team with some lovingly baked cakes.