Andrew Stevens   Managing Director
Core Skill Areas: Project facilitation / Urban design
Andrew has experience in the facilitation and planning of Major Projects across Queensland. Andrew’s ability to successfully achieve negotiated outcomes has secured the realization of many significant developments. Holding the position of UDIA - Executive Committee Member and Chair of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council Forum, Andrew has regular and direct availability with Council and State Decision Makers. Andrew is a Fellow of the Urban Development Institute of Australia (QLD) and was recently awarded Outstanding Business Person of the Year 2011 at the Sunshine Coast Excellence in Business Awards. View Andrew's full profile

Scott Sobey   Director/Planning Manager – Sunshine Coast
Core Skill Areas: Development Assessment Coordination
Scott manages the planning team at the Sunshine Coast office. Scott has more than 20 years experience in town planning and the development industry, specialising in private practice consulting. Scott’s expertise and knowledge has been gained through working for town planning, architectural and surveying practices, undertaking projects for both private and public sector clients throughout Queensland. View Scott's full profile

Philip Akes   Director/Planning Manager – Brisbane
Core Skill Areas: Development Assessment Coordination
Philip manages KHA’s Brisbane office. He has over 22 years experience in the development industry in both Town Planning and Engineering fields. Philip has worked in State Government, Local Government and Consultancy positions. Philip established our Caboolture office which recently relocated to north Brisbane, providing a local service for our client’s needs between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, the Darling Downs and South Burnett. Philip’s broad experience has resulted in successful development outcomes for major residential unit developments, retirement villages, subdivisions, commercial and industrial developments. View Phil's full profile

Glen Wright  Director/Major Projects
Core Skill Areas: Development Assessment Coordination
Glen’s previous position as Development Assessment Manager for Maroochy Shire Council provides our planning team with a unique insight and integral understanding of the inner workings of local authority Development Assessment Branches. Glen’s knowledge and experience is invaluable to achieving positive project outcomes. Specialising in Major projects Glen is instrumental in coordinating Master Planned Communities and other significant developments across Queensland and New South Wales. View Glen's full profile

Shane Adamson   Planning Appeal Specialist
Core Skill Areas: Planning Appeals/expert witness
Shane specialises in planning appeals, primarily acting as an expert witness and also managing local government consultancy contracts. Shane has many years experience working as a senior manager for local government, primarily in the area of development assessment and policy review work from both an engineering and town planning perspective. This work extends to the management of the appeal process and providing expert evidence in the Planning and Environment Court, the Building and Development Dispute and Resolution Committee and the Queensland Civil and Administration Tribunal. View Shane's full profile

Simon Dwyer   Manager North Queensland
Core Skill Areas: Development Assessment Coordination
Simon manages KHA’s expanding North Queensland office. Simon’s development industry experience includes project management and consultant planning on the Sunshine Coast and in North Queensland. Simon has extensive knowledge of planning legislation and experience on small and large scale development projects, including residential units, subdivisions, commercial, aged care/retirement, child care, and industrial, and also with strategic planning documents. Simon is a committee member on the Townsville Branch of the Urban Development Institute of Australia. View Simon's full profile

Andrew Renshaw   Urban Design & Drafting
Andrew's 33 year contribution to KHA Development Managers is testament to his commitment, diligence and passion for Urban Design and Drafting.  Andrew works collaboratively with the Town Planning and Surveying divisions of KHA to produce designs and plans that work in a practical sense.  Andrew's work is highly regarded for its accuracy and attention to detail.