Staff Members

  • Justin Fischer

    Justin is a Registered Professional Civil Engineer with over 18 years’ practical experience in Local Government. His areas of expertise include asset management and project management – specifically the planning, design, and delivery of civil infrastructure projects.

  • Cameron Shields

    Cameron is a qualified Civil Engineering Technologist with over 20 years’ experience, including over 10 years in Local Government in the areas of civil works and asset management. In his position as General Manager Civil and Disaster Recovery Projects, Cameron uses his proven people management skills, effective communication, and innovative thinking to successfully deliver projects…

  • Tom Sanders

    Tom is a qualified Professional Civil Engineer with over 17 years of hands-on experience supporting councils across Queensland and New South Wales. Throughout his career, he has focused on helping local governments improve infrastructure decisions, optimise asset management, and deliver better outcomes for their communities. As Chief Executive Officer of SHEPHERD, Tom leads the strategic…

  • Steven Forbes

    Steven is a Registered Professional Civil Engineer with extensive experience in the construction industry, the majority of which within the local government environment. From previous roles as Civil Design Coordinator, Design Manager and Acting Technical Services Manager Steven has proven ability in Asset Management from different strategic levels.

  • Stephen Hegedus

    Stephen is a Registered Professional Civil Engineer with a wealth of experience in the local government environment, having held the positions of Director of Engineering Services, Director Corporate Services and Chief Executive Officer. A proven executive professional, Stephen is a recognised industry leader in strategic and practical Asset Management. As SHEPHERD’s Board Chair and a…

  • Les Edmistone

    Les Edmistone is an executive management professional with over 35 years’ experience in State and Local Government within Queensland and the Northern Territory. As Partner/Manager – DRFA & Project Management Support at SHEPHERD, Les brings his comprehensive knowledge of all facets of the local government industry, including operational, capital and compliance. Les understands the needs…