Meet the Team

We are a close knit group of energetic, innovative, free thinkers.
We're grounded in Agriculture, environmentally minded and love solving problems.

Dr Nick Berry

Founder and Director of Research & Development

Dr Berry is a thought leader in conservational agriculture, passionate about agriculture and machinery; undergrad mechanical engineer; PhD developing the science of mechanical seed termination; owner of Berry Engineering, tech seed company that created ST, an entrepreneur developing the new Seed Terminator technology. Dr Berry also owns an operating farming business on Kangaroo Island.

Mark Ashenden

Founder and Director of Commercial

Mark is an experienced and successful management and finance practitioner who has worked with, in and on businesses from start-ups, major corporates, mid sized private companies to micro enterprises.

Paul Sandercock

CEO

Paul is an entrepreneurial leader with over 25 years experience across multiple industries including consumer electrical, communications, automotive, medical devices, defence, engineering and R&D.  

Kelly Ingram

Administration
& Marketing

Kelly is an experienced accountant, specialising in small-medium business, and is passionate about marketing and design. Kelly is Nicks big sister, the only one that can put up with him!

Roger Dunlop

Engineering Manager

Roger has an extensive track record of successful product development and commercialisation across a number of sectors including aerospace, consumer products and agriculture.

James Barr

Research Engineer

James is an experienced Research Associate with a demonstrated history of working in the agricultural industry. Skilled in Engineering and Mathematical Modeling with a Ph.D. focused in Agricultural Engineering from University of South Australia.

Paul Gill

Operations Manager

Paul is managing our Adelaide operations, he has experience in the agricultural industry and 17 years in the Adelaide manufacturing scene.

Michael Slade

Electrical Engineer

Michael is an experienced electrical engineer with a passion for automation.  ​

Ned Jeffery

Commercial Manager

Ned is a fifth-generation Victorian woolgrower, but better known in the grains industry for orchestrating Australia's largest combine harvester demonstration program. Economic, Finance and MBA qualified, Ned has held senior positions across all types of capital equipment distribution.

Keagan Grant

Product Specialist

Keagan is a mechanical engineer passionate about ag, he has worked in the Seed Terminator engineering team since 2018 and has moved into a product specialist role. ​

Brett Asphar

Educator and Continuous Improvement Engineer 

Brett is an experienced technician with a passion for passing on knowledge; he has extensive knowledge of combine harvesters and four seasons experience working with Case IH + Seed Terminator. 

Tom Close

Mechanical Engineer

Tom is a mechanical engineer who comes from a farming background and has a passion for engineering in agriculture. He is powered by continuous improvement, innovative design and empowering farmers.

Patrick Canny

Data Driven

Patrick studied as a Data Scientist almost before there was such a thing. He's held senior executive roles in Marketing and Strategy, gaining significant experience in new product development, M&A, manufacturing, finance and supply chain.

Andrew Morris

Quality Engineer

Andrew is a creator of systems, designer of products & optimiser of processes. He is powered by creativity, sustainability and the communication of ideas.

Kate Gellard

Sales Administration

Kate is an energetic team member, she enjoys the dynamic role assisting customers.  

Simmon Reid

Mechanical Design Draftsperson

Simmon has 18 years experience working as a Mechanical Design Draftsperson in the manufacturing sector working for various engineering and industrial design companies in Adelaide.

Joe Limbaugh

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Combine Harvester Specialist 

Joe is a Combine Specialist with 16 years experience working with combines and two seasons supporting the Seed Terminator with AFGRI. Over his career, Joe has been involved in combine product development and evaluation, reliability testing and combine setup for maximum performance.

Jasmine Dowie

Marketing Assistant 

Jasmine has a Bachelor of Marketing and Communication and has been working in the  field since 2015. Passionate about making a positive impact on the world, Jasmine enjoys working at Seed Terminator knowing that she gets to do just that.

Ben Morris 

Research Mechanical Engineer ​

Ben is a Mechanical & Mechatronic engineer who is also a fully qualified Diesel Mechanic. He is critical to the Research & Development of the Seed Terminator tech platform.   ​

Zac Lomman

Spares Support

We are a driven team, but we love our job and having fun. Interested in joining the us? Drop us a line at jobs@seedterminator.com.au