Meet our leadership team

Inspec Industries’ dedicated leadership team is made up of versatile and knowledgeable professionals who have extensive experience in the mining industry. Our leadership team is responsible for driving the strategic direction and goals of the organisation. They cover all aspects of the company’s operations and work closely to ensure that Inspec meets not only the demand of our clients but provides a positive and innovative working environment for our employees across Australia.

“Our business success stems from helping one another, and working as a team. Our senior management team are only a phone call away for all employees - we make important decisions quickly, ensuring the flow of work continues as expected.”

— Rod Allen, Managing Director

Leadership Team Bios

Rod Allen

Managing Director

Rod started with Inspec Industries in February 2014, and as Managing Director – he oversees our whole team, keeping everyone focused and getting the business to where it needs to be. He has a wealth of industry knowledge and experience, and is known for his drive and dedication to his work. Rod believes the best thing about Inspec is the company’s ability to think outside the box and deliver high quality customer service.

Darren Fitzgerald

General Manager

Commencing his role at Inspec as Operations Manager in October 2017, Darren quickly moved through the ranks to General Manager in 2020. Darren’s current role involves mentoring and guiding the Inspec team, while creating opportunities for both the staff and the company. Darren has worked in the heavy equipment industry for two decades, giving him the experience needed to help further develop our growing team. One thing Darren enjoys most about his role is having the ability to help people realise their full potential.

Rod Wilson

Health, Safety & Training Manager

In February 2017, Rod took up the role of Health, Safety and Training Manager at Inspec. Rod’s passion and determination for the health, safety and wellbeing of all Inspec personnel and their families is evident in every aspect of Inspec business.

Over the twenty years Rod has been involved in Health and Safety, he has worked for and with many different operations within the Bowen Basin and understands the importance of sharing this experience and knowledge with everyone at Inspec.

Inspec’s goal of providing a safe work environment for all our people, and to allow each and every person to return home safely at the end of each work day is supported through Rod’s promotion of Safety enthusiasm and by providing strong leadership in all areas of Health & Safety.

Stacey Drosd

Chief Financial Officer

Having worked in conjunction with Inspec Industries for a number of years, Stacey came on board full time as our Finance Manager in 2021. After a successful 2 years in the position, Stacey was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in 2023. Stacey is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, so much so that even when moving to NSW, Stacey agreed to continue to offer expert guidance on finance, management and heavy industry remotely.

Stacey is as strong believer in continuous improvement and encourages others to understand that we cannot improve unless we continually question, refine and challenge our methods, while understanding it may be uncomfortable, though little is achieved by taking the easy option.

Leon Stirling

Business Manager

Highly skilled and extremely resourceful. Leon has combined experience, training, integrity and professionalism through a career spanning 19+ years in the Mining, Rail & Manufacturing industries.

Leon has achieved this through diversity and experience in project management, mechanical trade expertise, human resource management and operational strategy.

Leon has outstanding judgement and mature business skills, with the ability to establish a strong rapport with executive management and staff alike. Confident in driving HR policies and objectives, with the highest commitment to safety.

Brett Illguth

Regional Area Manager

Brett is a highly competent, direct and adaptable management and sales professional with extensive technical experience in blue chip companies and OEMs across the engineering, mining and heavy equipment industries, notably in open cut and underground operations.

A strategic big picture thinker with a strong track record in the management of large remote regions and in the achievement of commercial outcomes. Brett is highly regarded within Inspec and the industry for managing change and troubleshooting to resolve complex problems, while developing strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Regan McKee

Protective Coatings Manager

Regan has extensive experience working in the paint & blast industry and is a certified Spray Painter with NACE Level 2 qualifications. With 10+ years in supervisory positions covering responsibility for both painting and blasting Regan is an expert problem solver.

Regan has great people management skills, excellent communication skills and enjoys teaching and training team members in surface preparation and product application.

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