Our Team
Skyline has a dedicated team of Designers, Project Managers, Marketing Consultants, Service & Production staff.
Meet the talented Skyline Team:
Ken Cunz
General Manager
ken@skyline.com.au
Ken founded Skyline in Australia in 1984 when he moved here from his native USA. Aside from his role as General Manager, Ken also specialises in International Exhibiting, this involves helping Australian and New Zealand client’s exhibiting overseas, as well as overseas based clients coming to Australia.
Kate Slesarewich
Financial Controller
kate@skyline.com.au
Kate (a.k.a. Russian Kate) joined the Skyline Management Team in 2012 after working in the Chartered and Commercial Accounting fields for over 15 years. Kate is responsible for Skyline’s day-to-day financial activities including financial reporting, budget preparation and payroll.
Sales & Marketing
Samantha Heyden
Sales & Marketing Manager
sam@skyline.com.au
Sam has worked with Skyline since 2002, during this time she has been responsible for developing the marketing strategies, branding and event programs for Skyline throughout Australia. In recent years, working alongside the Skyline Displays Australia Project Management Team she has also been actively involved with assisting Clients in meeting their event marketing objectives and return–on–investment.
Rebecca Cunz
Sales & Marketing Assistant
rebecca@skyline.com.au
Rebecca is currently studying a degree in Industrial Design. Bec is our resident Database and Eye Power Seminar Queen, she has a fantastic eye for detail and is a valuable addition to the Skyline Sales & Marketing Team.
Dave Norman
Project Manager
dave@skyline.com.au
Dave joined Skyline in 2010 after being a loyal customer of Skyline since 2002 whilst working in various Queensland Government agencies. Dave is passionate about building lasting client relationships, which can be evidenced by the amount of repeat business and glowing testimonials which he receives.
Jim Newton
Project Manager
jim@skyline.com.au
Jim has brought a world of experience to the team at Skyline after joining in August 2012. Having worked in sales across various industries since 1983, Jim prides himself on being open and candid with his clients to ensure they achieve the best solution for their required outcome.
Josephine Kennedy
Project Manager
jo@skyline.com.au
Jo is a transplanted New Yorker who has spent the past 22 years in Vancouver Canada before moving with her family to Chapel Hill 9 months ago. Jo has a background in Banking, Retail and Real Estate. Jo’s artistic flair and love of people makes her the ideal Project Manager.
Chris Tyne
Project Manager
ctyne@skyline.com.au
Chris’s background is in real estate sales and finance. Having owned and operated several profitable businesses he has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with his clients. Chris is also a sports fan and is a world ranked Junior and Senior Squash player.
Dave Patchen
Project Manager
dpatchen@skyline.com.au
Dave has been in direct sales for over 16 years within the travel and tourism sector. He enjoys a challenge so loves solving problems and creating unique solutions for his clients.
Operations
Michael Straughair
Operations/ Project Coordinator
michael@skyline.com.au
Prior to starting work with Skyline in December 2009, Michael has twelve years’ experience in logistics and warehouse management. He has strong background within the retail sector and a wealth of experience coordinating short turnaround events in various geographical locations. Michael is Skyline’s Ideas Man and has demonstrated without fail his knack of thinking outside the square.
Jon Cunz
Assistant Project Coordinator
jon@skyline.com.au
Jon initially joined the Skyline team part-time in 2003 primarily as an on-site display technician. Over the years Jon has gained a deep understanding of Skyline Products and Services. Jon rejoined Skyline as Assistant Project Coordinator in 2012 and works closely with Michael to ensure Projects are coordinated and delivered to client specifications first time – every time.
Design
Julie Ross
Graphic Designer
julie@skyline.com.au
Julie has led the Skyline Design Team since 2006 having had 10 years’ experience working in graphic design and other creative fields. She is highly regarded by both the Skyline Team and our clients as an imaginative and talented designer and has an ‘exhibition eye’ for colour, form, flow and finish.
Robert Bousamra
Exhibit Designer
robert@skyline.com.au
Robert is a CAD designer with considerable exhibition industry experience. He is an IronCad specialist. With almost 30 years’ experience in the creative industry, Robert’s intellect and innovative design capability is highly valued by the team here at Skyline, and all of our Clients.
Service & Production
Carl Choo
Service Team Leader
carl@skyline.com.au
Carl (a.k.a. the “Can do Man”) joined the Skyline Team in March 2010, Carl is the go-to man for all of Skyline’s servicing requirements. With more than 5 years’ front line experience on the show floor within the exhibition industry, Carl is responsible for our clients’ local and national display set-up & dismantles, as well as managing our warehouse requirements.
Steven Mewett
Production Coordinator
steven@skyline.com.au
Steven’s graphic production, finishing skills and attention to detail is what sets him apart in his field. Aside from his talent in producing graphics for our clients, Steven has almost completed a degree in graphic design. He is also our resident cartoonist and worked with Julie to bring the Skyline Comic Brochure concept to life.
Tim Beavis
Production & Service Assistant
operationsQLD@skyline.com.au
Tim joined Skyline in 2012 after studying Multimedia Design and Creative Writing, as well as spending three years as an Apprentice Chef. A multi-skilled individual, Tim travels with the Skyline Service Team assisting with display set-up and dismantles, and also assisting with the production of displays.
Joining Our Team
Join a market leader in the exciting, trade show and event marketing industry. Skyline is a progressive company with a world renown brand and an excellent reputation for quality, design, innovation and service.
We are constantly on the lookout for talented people to join the Skyline Displays Australia Team. To express your interest in working for us email info@skyline.com.au.
