Newcastle

Patrick Slattery - Manging Director - 0419 224 791 - pslattery@slatteryauctions.com.au

Pat Slattery has been in the auction and valuation industry for 40 years. He began in the Valuer Generals Department, from there went to a country stock & station agent where he gained invaluable knowledge on customer service and work ethics.

Pat was with Pickles Auctions for 17 years and began with that company when it had only 2 staff members. In that 17 years the company built to a huge staff and turnover and Pat was made a Director and helped enormously in the meteoric growth of the company. Pat has been involved in several major projects around Australia and was later sent overseas to England where a lot more experience was earned in starting a business.

Newcastle and the Hunter appealed to Pat as a major and vibrant industrial centre so returned and began his own business after 5 years with Gamers Auctions General Division. Now that 10 years has passed, Slattery's Auctions Australia has become a major auction house selling for Westpac, Macquarie Bank, Department of Defence, BIS Industries (formerly Brambles), many local government bodies and energy companies such as Energy Australia and Country Energy.

The client base that Slattery's have are serviced in a professional and personal manner and Pat oversees most aspects of the business with continuing to do the auctions and visiting his major clients on a regular basis. Pat is very good at "problem solving" for his clients which have seen him value and sell corporate jets, helicopters, boats, earthmoving equipment and generally high end items.

Slattery Auctions Australia are continuing to grow by their reputation and results and Pat makes sure his staff, clients and contractors are kept happy by returns, results and being fair minded.

 

 

Matt Richards - Manager Valuations Department/Senior Auctioneer & Valuer - 0407 341 390 - mrichards@slatteryauctions.com.au

Matt started his auctioning career in 1986 and was appointed Senior Auctioneer at Slattery's in 2000 bringing with him an extensive background in wheat farming, cotton growing, agricultural equipment and heavy earth moving plant.

Matt has also established a reputation as an in-demand expert for delivering valuations to major accounting firms as well as the financial sector with Banks seeking him to manage their valuations. With a particular specialty in heavy machinery including earth moving, open-cut and underground mining and agricultural plant, Matt is recognised nationally as an industry leader in his field.

In his current role as Manager of our Valuations Department, Matt's understanding of the marketplace and expert knowledge is respected by receivers, managers and leading financial institutions throughout Australasia and the South Pacific region.

Matt is a member of the Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) and is currently working on becoming a member of AMEA, which is an American Society for Appraisers. He recently travelled to America to undertake this course with the view of becoming an Australian member, which would be the first in Australia.

 

 

Allen Roth - Administration Manager - 0407 573 454 - aroth@slatteryauctions.com.au

Allen has worked in the auction industry for more than 21 years and has a broad knowledge across all aspects of the industry. Before entering the auction industry Allen spent 27 years in the Banking Sector and this experience placed him in good stead to oversee our operations and understand the financial needs of our clients. Being able to understand client needs and deadlines is integral to our overall professionalism. Allen is meticulous in his Administration role at Slattery's and monitors all areas of the business from day-to-day operations, insurances and our trust account.

 

 

 

 

Paddy Slattery - Auctioneer/Valuer & Helicopter Pilot - 0412 402 264 - pjslattery@slatteryauctions.com.au

Paddy manages the Truck and Machinery side of the business, setting up and following through onsite auctions which include aircraft, boats and clearing sales. As well as the auction arm of the business, Paddy has his commercial pilot's license and flies the auction/valuation team to regional areas where required. Before joining Slattery's in January 2008 Paddy was accepted into the Australian Defence Force and trained as an Army trainee pilot.
Paddy is also a certified aircraft appraiser with the National Aircraft Appraisers Association USA (NAAA) and sees the enormous benefit that this brings to Slattery's credibility and significant weight when delivering valuations on aircraft to our clients. There are currently only three people in Australia accredited with the NAAA, two of whom work for Slattery's!

 

 

 

Todd Power - Motor Vehicle Manager - 0439 496 495 - tpower@slatteryauctions.com.au

Todd started with Slattery Auctions in 2000 and joined the team having come from a construction and mechanical background. This experience has helped him become an integral part of Slattery Auctions in the important role as Car Auction Manager. Todd prides himself on attention to detail and is continuing to aid management in streamlining systems involved with motor vehicle auctions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tim Deeble - Senior Valuer - 0411 231 536 - tdeeble@slatteryauctions.com.au

Tim has been with Slattery Auctions for nine years and prior to this was with Esanda Finance for 19 years in the Asset Management area. This previous experience gave Tim an intimate understanding of valuations and products and also the legal aspects of insolvency issues and the valuation and disposal of assets. Tim currently manages transport assets including cars, trucks, earthmoving equipment, boats and aircraft and does so with efficiency and accuracy.
A member of Auctions and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) and a certified AVAA Practising Valuer, Auctioneer and Aircraft Appraiser, Tim has access to up-to-date industry knowledge and data systems for evaluation of aircraft. His association with NAAA also gives him access to a number of aircraft dealers and valuers in the USA.
Tim is an integral part of the team and brings a wealth of knowledge to his strategic role within the company.

 

 

 

 

Peter Cattlin - Senior Valuer - 0409 007 678 - pcattlin@slatteryauctions.com.au

Peter joined Slattery Auctions Australia in 2003 from the Department of Defence where for the last 12 years of his 38 year career with them he served as Director, Australian Defence Force (ADF) Disposals and Marketing Agency. This role provided Peter with substantial exposure to marketing, auctions and valuation activities for a unique range of equipment. His qualifications include invaluable experience in ADF assets, technical expertise and an unmatched knowledge of Government requirements and protocols for the sale of public assets.
Peter is a member of the Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) and an affiliate member of the United States based Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS).

 

 

 

 

Luke Richards - Valuer & Accountant - 0439 475 013 - lrichards@slatteryauctions.com.au

Luke joined Slattery Auctions in April 2009. Luke joins the firm with over 7 years accounting experience working in both the public and private sectors delivering business and taxation advice to both small and medium size business. Luke studied at the University of Newcastle where he attained a Bachelor of Commerce and is currently working towards membership of both the Certified Practising Accountant (CPA and The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia and the US Association of Machinery and Equipment Appraisers (AMEA).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bob Patfield - Valuer - 02 4028 0000 - bpatfield@slatteryauctions.com.au

Bob started with Slattery Auctions in October 2009. Bob brings with him over 40 years experience within the Auctions and Valuations Industry to Slattery Auctions. In particular, Bob specialises in Rural, Livestock, Grain and Fodder, Plant/Machinery and Property Valuations. Bob is an Associate of the Australian Property Institute (AAPI) and Certified Practising Valuer. He is an Accredited Auctioneer, Real Estate Agent, Business Agent and Stock and Station Agent. Bob will assist the Slattery Auctions team in Valuations and building valuable relationships with clients in the rural, livestock and property sectors.

 

 

 

 

 

Sean Lancaster - IT - 0408 083 975 - slancaster@slatteryauctions.com.au

 

Sean has completed a Bachelor of Commerce at the University Of Newcastle, graduating with a double major in Financial and Management Accounting. During his studies Sean achieved a 100% pass rate proving his dedication and drive to suceed. As Accountant and IT manager, one of Sean's key roles has been to facilitate the development of a vendor user interface web based system that allows vendors to log directly into our system and interact with us at a time and place that is mutually convenient. This system has enhanced productivity for both the vendors and auction staff alike. The system is now an integral part of the administrative framework and couples with our new website and online auction systems. 

 

 

 

 

 

Stephanie Ward - Administration - 02 4028 0000 - sward@slatteryauctions.com.au

Stephanie has a background in retail, hospitality and a previous auction house experience so understands what good customer service is all about. As a member of the Rural Fire Service Stephanie knows the benefits a great working team can deliver and believes this is what sets Slattery's apart.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stephanie Luscombe - Administration - 02 4028 0000 - sluscombe@slatteryauctions.com.au

 

Stephanie is the newest member of the Slattery Auctions Hexham administration team and comes to us with a wealth of experience in customer service in both the tourism and human resource sectors. Stephanie has attained a Certificate 4 in Business and is currently studying at a Diploma in Human Resources Management. Stephanie is a great organiser and has been entrusted with the role of PA to Pat & Paddy.

 

 

 

 

 

Peter Hutchen - Yard Manager - 02 4028 0000 - saa@slatteryauctions.com.au

Peter (Hutcho) has been with the Slattery team since day 1 and knows the yard like the back of his hand. Hutcho is responsible for the truck & heavy machinery yard in Hexham.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keith Rooney - Yardsman - 0427 182 827 - krooney@slatteryauctions.com.au

Keith's role at Slattery's is to manage the general items in the Hexham Auction Rooms. Keith is longstanding member of the Hexham team. Keith also enjoys travelling all over the countryside to collect trucks and bring them back to auction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Sean Deeble - Yardsman - 0434 554 643 - saa@slatteryauctions.com.au

 

 Sean has been with Slattery Auctions since April 2008. His main role is to assist in the yard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Odile Schofield - Valuations Coordinator - 02 4028 0008 - vc@slatteryauctions.com.au

Odile co-ordinates all bookings, reports, queries and payments for the valuations department. Having over ten years experience in administration previous experience in the Steel and IT industries, Odile brings experience that allows the valuations process to run smoothly and efficiently.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michelle Hawkins -  Valuations Administration - 02 4028 0007 - mhawkins@slatteryauctions.com.au

Michelle's role at Slattery Auctions is to assist the valuers in an administrative role.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Simon Jamieson - Chief Pilot - Slattery Helicopter Charter - 0408 649 696 - simon@helicharter.com.au

Simon is an experienced commercial helicopter pilot and brings a wealth of aviation industry knowledge on all aspects of the industry to Slattery's. Simon has worked as Engineer for Qantas Airways, on 747 and 767, and flown fixed wing aircraft in previous roles as well as sales and marketing roles for material handling, coal, timber and earthmoving companies. Simon started with Slattery's in 2007 and has many hours experience on various aircraft and air operations. Simon, with his L.A.M.E qualifications, has given the valuation team extra depth.

 

 

 

 

Melbourne

 

 James Slattery - General Manager - Auctioneer & Valuer - 0439 929 616 - jslattery@slatteryauctions.com.au

 

 

James joined Slattery's in 2004. Prior to this, James spent some time in the construction industry and completed a 12 month secondment to Taylor Woodings a national insolvency firm where he worked on a range of formal appointments from receiverships and liquidations to deeds of company arrangements and bankrupt estates.
As General Manager, Victoria, James co-ordinates the Victorian Truck, Machinery and Motor Vehicle auctions. Liaising with vendors to arrange goods to be collected and delivered to the yard and preparing them for auction. He also managed the marketing, selling and funds collection of all items ensuring they are distributed within seven days.
James is currently completing his Bachelor of Commerce and is a Certified Practicing Auctioneer with Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA). James will also sit for the NAAA Aircraft Appraisers Course in Detroit, USA.

 

 

 

Stuart Taylor - Managing Director - 0400 539 593 - staylor@slatteryauctions.com.au

Stuart started as a trainee valuer with JW Styles & Son in 1986 and has worked as a practicing valuer for different valuation companies over the last twenty years. Stuart has conducted valuations for a range of companies including Visy Industries, Goodman Fielder, Transfield, Rio Tinto, Fairfax Newspapers and Warner Brothers Movie World to name just a few.
Stuart facilitates all corporate, private and finance valuations for Slattery Auctions Victoria.
Stuart is a Corporate Member Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) and has undertaken both Australian Property Institute and AVAA courses in all aspects of plant and equipment valuation.

 

 

  

 

Michael Sloan - Senior Valuer & Auctioneer - 0418 585 792 - msloan@slatteryauctions.com.au

Michael has been in the industry since about 1980 and worked as a store man for auction company, Peter Purdy Auctions. In 1987 he became an auctioneer and valuer and has built up valuable industry knowledge over the years while carrying out a vast array of auction sales and valuations for industry and insolvency clients. Michael was working for Taylors Auctioneers and Valuers when they were acquired by Slattery Auctions. Michael is an Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) member and has completed the AVAA plant and machinery valuation course. It is these association memberships that provide clients with the knowledge that Slattery’s staff take their responsibilities seriously, so they can provide independent advice and reports that can be relied upon.

 

 

 

 

 

Steve Taylor - Sales Manager/Senior Valuer - 0439 929 066 - stevet@slatteryauctions.com.au

Steve Taylor has recently joined Slattery Auctions in Victoria, following a successful time at a national auction company and has been in the automotive industry for over 26 years. The last eight years have been spent in the automotive auction industry in State management roles. Prior to this, Steve spent 18 years in the automotive repair industry. During Steve’s career he has been able to improve turnaround times and increase customer satisfaction. Steve has a successful track record for designing and project managing new business solutions, introducing award winning technologies which gained global interest and subsequent implantation. Steve has undertaken significant industry training and accredited courses in large scale business development, management and expansion, innovation and new technologies, project management and human resources.