Julie has worked in Australian Agricultural industry in both China and Australia for about 8 years across a wide range of roles including importing and exporting, supply chain, a field officer, a field scientist and a current trial specialist for one of the global vegetable seeds companies. With the experience as a field scientist and a trial specialist after her master degree in Agricultural Sciences from University of Melbourne, she has developed solid knowledge and experience in both chemicals and horticulture. As a new Chemcert Trainer, she is keen to learn from everyone in the industry.

Ian is a highly skilled versatile ChemCert trainer, Freshcare, LPA Food Safety Auditor, Agsafe Trainer, and Agsafe Premises Chemical Storage & Transport Auditor which includes WHS concepts. He has spent 41 years in advisory roles educating individuals on safe and effective use of Agvet chemicals. Ian has helped over 3600 industry personnel attain ChemCert accreditation. His website is www.ijagservices.com.au

Ian holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture) and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. He has worked within the agricultural industry for over 30 years. Ian currently produces grain and livestock, whilst also working as an agronomist across Central NSW.

Linda grew up on an apple orchard and sheep farm in the Adelaide Hills. She has broad experience in the farm industry having worked on many projects in this field. At ChemCert Linda brings her expertise to assist students with their chemical safety courses online.

Mark’s 50 years in research and development of agricultural chemicals on both sides of the globe, culminating in national roles in Australia give him an excellent comprehension of the subject. He combines this with over two decades in training both face to face and online.

Mike Carter owns his own business called ProLawn, based in Pymble. He has been in the horticultural/ turf industry for 43 years, and in fact was inspired by our own Frank Dempsey to follow the turf industry. He has worked in USA, Ireland and Australia, and holds qualifications in horticulture, turf management, and landscape construction. He enjoys meeting people from all walks of life and has always wanted to teach, with Chemcert fulfilling this.

Over 45 years experience in the field research, development, regulation and marketing of agrichemicals globally, Phil draws on a great depth of knowledge of pesticide usage, handling and application.

Phil is a WHS consultant and has over 40 years of experience in the manufacture and distribution of pesticides. He has delivered the ChemCert Course to a diverse range of students including council staff, contractors and community groups, such as CDEP and Landcare.