Our People
Glenn Ziernik (director/principal consultant)
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Urban & Regional Planning (Hons Class 1)
University of New England, Armidale, 2000 - Diploma in Engineering/Surveying – Civil (Distinction)
Hunter Institute of Technology, Newcastle, 1993 - Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management
International Institute of Business Management, Sydney, 2002 - Planning for Bushfire Prone Areas Short Course
University of Technology, Sydney, 2005
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
- Certified Practising Planner (PIA)
- Hunter Planners Network, Committee Member
- Hunter Area Network Developers, Member
- Property Development Network, Chair
- Planning Institute of Australia, Corporate Member
PERSONAL
Glenn is responsible for steering the good ship "SS Acro". He is passionate about riding his Ducati (it's a leather fetish!), local and overseas travel, and keeping fit. His biggest personal triumphs include trekking the Himalayan Mountains through Nepal to Mt Everest Base Camp, and riding his mountain bike 500km from Mt Kosciusko in NSW to the mouth of the Snowy River in Victoria. He works out at the local gym, and loves to spend time with his family. Glenn enjoys nothing more than experiencing different cultures. He has travelled through Europe, China, Thailand, Nepal, and India. He relaxes by having a group of friends over for a bbq and swilling a good red!
Sarah Campbell (business co-ordinator)
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Certificate 4 Frontline Management
Mai Wel Group Maitland, 2010 - Understanding Building Contracts
Housing Industry Australia, 2009 - Certificate 3 Financial Services (Accounts)
Hunter Tafe – Maitland Campus, 2008
PERSONAL
Sarah is the driving force behind the company. She co-ordinates all projects and liaises with clients. Sarah is very passionate about the future development of Newcastle and the Hunter Valley. After working in Sydney she moved back to the Hunter to be closer to her family and to expand her career. Sarah has a long list of destinations she’d like to visit in the near future; Europe, Asia and South Africa are at the top of her list. She has travelled to New Zealand numerous times to visit family and it is still one of her favourite places. When she’s not working you’ll find Sarah either at the beach with her dog, the touch football field, the gym, or sharing a bottle of wine with friends.
Karen Jurd (planning consultant)
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Development Studies (Distinction Average)
University of Newcastle, 2008
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
- Justice of the Peace
- Membership Committee, Business Network International (BNI)
- Treasurer, Weston Heritage & Tidy Towns Committee
- Past Councillor, Cessnock City Council
- Past Secretary, Weston Junior Soccer Club
- Past Secretary, Maitland Toastmasters Club
PERSONAL
Karen is happily married with one teenage son. Having lived in the Hunter all of her life and working for a number of Hunter Organisations Karen is passionate about the future development of the Hunter region. Karen has only recently experienced the excitement of overseas travel but has been bitten hard by the travel bug. Having cruised the Pacific and toured Hawaii she is looking forward to her next adventure, possibly Mexico or Japan. When not at work or travelling Karen enjoys spending time with family and friends, boating and reading.
Prudence Bowe (building designer)
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master of Architecture (Hons)
University of Newcastle, 2009 - Bachelor of Science (Architecture)
University of Newcastle, 2004
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
- Australian Institute of Architects (AIA), Graduate Member
- Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (APESMA), Graduate Member
PERSONAL
Prudence is the creative force behind AcroPlan and is responsible for building design services. Born and bred in the Hunter Valley, Prudence has spent over 3 years of her life travelling, studying and working overseas, in places such as Europe, India, South-East Asia and the UK. She enjoys anything outdoors, as long as the weather is nice. She particularly likes camping and has fond memories of her road trip from Apollo Bay to Airlie Beach. While she now lives in Newcastle to be close to the ocean, you'll often find Prue at Largs Pub enjoying a brew with friends.
Renae Lane (finance officer)
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Statement of Attainment in financial services
Newcastle, 2002 - Statement of Attainment in word processing
Maitland TAFE, 2000 - Certificate 111 in Business (office administration)
Maitland TAFE, 1999 - Statement in Business Services – word processing Advanced operators & desktop publishing for operators
Singleton TAFE, 1998 - Certificate in bookkeeping
Singleton TAFE, 1997
PERSONAL
Renae is the finance and admin support behind the company. Her other responsibilities include being a wife and mother of two beautiful girls. Renae attended a local high school and has worked and lived in the area ever since. When Renae is not working she enjoys catching up with friends for coffee, gardening, cooking, and playing netball.