Our Team

Our Senior Management Team

Don McDougall

Director
Don McDougall

Director
Bachelor of Applied Science (Rural Technology)

Associate of AILA

Member of AICLA

Affiliate of ANZIIF

Member of Crop Consultants Association

Over 25 years, Don has investigated and adjusted to resolution agricultural and product liability claims in Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada and the Philippines. He also has extensive experience in the management of multi claimant losses.

Don speaks regularly at industry and company conferences both in Australia and overseas and since 2007 has been a regular guest lecturer at the University of New England.

Direct Tel No: 07 3292 2104
M: 0418 780 602
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Tony Hartley

Director
Tony Hartley

Director
Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Ag. Protection)

Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture)

Tony has extensive experience in field technical and agribusiness management at state and national levels. He has been involved in most agricultural sectors including cotton, horticulture and broadacre in field and management positions. He has been involved in the development and implementation of business and marketing plans as well as conducting extensive business analysis. He has initiated and subsequently participated in systems development and implementation.

Direct Tel No: 07 3292 2106
M: 0400 621 230
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Malcolm Frick

Associate Director
Malcolm Frick

Associate Director
Bachelor of Agricultural Science, The University of QLD, Brisbane

Company Directors Course, Australian Institute of Company Directors

Member Crop Consultants QLD

Mal has had extensive agricultural experience across broadacre, cropping, sugar and horticulture industries. This experience included strategic planning and operational oversight of horticultural farming operations, which involved a wide range of orchard and vegetable crops. He has worked overseas and supported clients, regularly engaging with growers, providing crop management solutions and precision agriculture technologies across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. Mal is passionate about the advancement of agriculture and focussed on playing a part in helping to position the sector to take advantage of the opportunities ahead, while also successfully dealing with any challenges along the way.

Direct Tel No: 07 3292 2111
M: 0418 888 583
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Tony O’Connor

Senior Consultant
Tony O’Connor

Senior Consultant
Bachelor Applied Science (Rural Technology) II Class Hons.

Masters of Business Administration (AGSM)

Tony has been a member of our team since 2005 and has both practical and corporate experience gained from working on rural properties and in a number of financial institutions, Tony has a wide and thorough knowledge of agribusinesses from the paddock to the boardroom.

Since joining ARC, Tony has worked across many agri sectors including broad acre cropping, the pastoral industry, horticultural, tree cropping as well as working with agricultural manufacturers and processors.

Direct Tel No: 07 3292 2102
M: 0429 403 370
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