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

Manufacturing
& Supply Chain

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

Accounting, 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!

Joe Limbaugh

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.

Ben Morris

Research Mechanical Engineer

Ben is a Mechanical & Mechatronic engineer who is also a fully qualified Diesel Mechanic. 

Keagan Grant

Mechanical Engineer

Keagan is a graduate engineer whose passion lies in the agricultural industry. ​

Michael Slade

Electrical Engineer

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

Tom Close

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Tom is a graduate 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.

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.

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. 

Paul Gill

Operations Support

Paul is providing support to Adelaide operations, he has experience in the agricultural industry and 17 years in the Adelaide manufacturing scene.

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.