About Us

Michael’s career started with his hands in the soil, working in nurseries and as a landscaper. He still loves creating beautiful gardens and connecting with the earth through hands-on work.
Moving into the design and manufacture of dewatering systems, Michael has developed a deep understanding of moving water and the critical role pumps play in keeping worksites dry and safe. This combination of practical landscaping experience and technical pump knowledge makes him uniquely qualified to understand our clients’ challenges from the ground up.

His passion for problem-solving extends beyond work hours. When Michael isn’t out on the water fishing, you’ll often find him perfecting his barbecuing and meat smoking techniques using a custom smoker he designed himself – one that the skilled team at Truflo Pumps brought to life in their workshop.

As one of Truflo Pumps’ directors, Michael firmly believes that it is the people that are behind the company’s success and is committed to supporting them and by extension solving clients’ dewatering issues.

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Transitioning into the pumping world from his hands-on start in automotive electrical systems, Martin joined Truflo Pumps in 2016 as internal sales support. With his knack for connecting with people and love of a good chat he hit the road in a sales role just six weeks later. His enthusiasm about all things pumping and technical problem-solving led to him becoming National Sales Manager.

Martin thrives on solving complex problems, embracing new challenges, and working alongside an incredible team in an environment where his energy and expertise can make a real difference. His technical background gives him credibility with clients, while his conversational style builds lasting relationships.

Away from work, he’s all about family, fishing, cooking meat to perfection and cheering on the Melbourne Storm. Always on the go, Martin brings passion and a down-to-earth attitude to everything he does. 

With over 40 years of hands-on manufacturing experience across three countries, Dev brings a global perspective and deep expertise to every project at Truflo Pumps. As a seasoned professional in both project and manufacturing management he has successfully led teams, streamlined operations, and driven results across diverse industries.

His international experience has taught him that great solutions come from adapting best practices to local conditions. He firmly believes that every process can be made better – whether it’s optimising workflow on the factory floor or by developing strategic planning frameworks. Dev is constantly looking for smarter, more efficient ways to get things done, challenging conventional thinking while respecting proven methods.

A proud father of two he is a lifelong sports enthusiast, especially when it comes to cricket. The same team spirit and competitive edge carries over into everything he does.

Jason started out as a fitter and machinist and worked his way up into leadership roles across several different companies before joining Truflo Pumps. His journey through the ranks has given him a deep understanding of operations from the workshop floor to the boardroom.

These days, he leads operations at a national level at Truflo Pumps. His leadership style is built on experience and empathy, understanding the challenges his team faces because he’s been there himself. Jason believes that great operations come from great people, and he’s committed to creating an environment where everyone can do their best work.

Outside of work, Jason is a Dad of two and happiest when he’s out fishing or spending time outdoors where he finds the balance that keeps him grounded and focused.

With over three decades of leadership experience in business, retail, and operations, I thrive on building strong teams, driving results, and creating new opportunities. I firmly believe life is too short, so I live it to the fullest.

Whether it’s exploring the great outdoors, enjoying the ocean, or simply taking a walk to appreciate the world around us, I believe in making every day count.

I’m inspired by visionary leaders like Richard Branson, and I live by the idea that nothing beats the simplicity and connection of a campfire with good company.

Melanie’s career began in the hospitality industry, where she developed a strong passion for customer service, a value she has carried into every role since. Working at an accounting firm where Truflo Pumps was a client, she was proud to eventually join the Truflo Pumps’ team full-time.

She has had a variety of roles in the company, including working across HR, WHS and Accounting. Melanie has also played a key role in developing, implementing and maintaining business management systems, including enterprise specific software solutions from installation, through to overseeing daily IT operations.

As a member of the Strategic Leadership Team at Truflo Pumps, customer service is once again a core part of her role, and she is excited to work with the incredible clients and team to continue delivering exceptional service.

With a career that began at 17 managing McDonald’s restaurants, Nicky has built a diverse professional journey spanning guests service & information in the NSW ski fields, years in retail and regional leadership roles across multiple industries. A constant throughout her journey has been a passion for developing and leading people. She believes strongly in accountability and fostering growth, asking – how can I help this person be their best?

As Truflo Pumps’ People & Culture Manager, with the added responsibility of marketing thanks to her extensive business experience she is focussed on supporting leaders, managing change, and helping teams reach the next level.

Outside of work, she’s a proud mother of seven grown children, who loves hiking in the mountains, gardening, and photography.

With over four decades of experience in the industry, John Rook brings unparalleled expertise to the Truflo Pumps team. Beginning his career as a diesel fitter, John’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish his own successful manufacturing and repair business, specialising in generators and pumps.

It was during this time that he recognised the quality and reliability of Truflo Pumps, adding our pumps to his range of products. His confidence in our brand ultimately led to him selling his business to Truflo Pumps and joining our team as Qld Business Development Manager.

John’s practical knowledge of diesel and electric pumping systems and deep understanding of the mining sector make him an invaluable resource for our clients.

In his spare time, John enjoys sampling scotch and family time, especially with his 8 grand kids including a set of twins.

Paul Power began his career as a fitter machinist and has built over 35 years of expertise in dewatering systems. His extensive experience spans multiple companies and continents, where he has excelled as both a sales representative and pump systems adviser.

For the past seven years, Paul has been with Truflo Pumps as International Business Development Manager, specialising in open cut and underground mining operations. His deep technical knowledge, combined with his global perspective makes him invaluable in developing reliable pumping solutions for complex mining environments.

When he’s not designing pump systems or travelling for business, Paul maintains an impressively active lifestyle. He runs regularly, flies gliders, studies French, explores new destinations, and continues his education at university. His curiosity and drive for continuous learning reflect the same dedication he brings to every client relationship.

Hadley joined Truflo Pumps as a fitter in 2020, quickly stepping up as Procurement Manager and then Production Manager. His rapid progression through different areas of the business reflects both his work ethic and natural ability to see the bigger picture. His diverse experience gives him a comprehensive understanding of how pumps work – from sourcing components to assembly, testing, and final delivery.

With his recent move into sales, he brings valuable hands-on insight and sharp problem solving skills to every customer interaction. His technical background means he speaks the language of both the workshop and the customer, making him particularly effective at finding the right solution for complex pumping challenges.

Outdoorsy, active, and recently married, Hadley’s always chasing the next adventure, whether it’s exploring the Australian bush or tackling challenging projects on the job. His enthusiasm is infectious, and his practical approach gets results.

Working in the mines as a diesel fitter, Phill Mitchell honed his skills specialising in pumps and ancillary equipment. When Truflo Pumps approached him to join the company, Phill was already impressed by their products, having worked on them firsthand in the field.

With years of hands-on experience in pump maintenance, repair, and technical support, Phill brings a practical, solutions-driven mindset to his role. Since joining Truflo Pumps, he’s focused on helping clients get the right product the first time, minimising downtime and ensuring every job runs as smoothly as possible.

Away from work, you’ll find Phill elbow-deep in classic car restoration or soaking up the sun with his family at the beach. Whether it’s fine-tuning a machine or enjoying a sunny day with the family, Phill’s all about keeping things real, reliable, and rewarding.

Chris joined Truflo in 2016 as Western Australia Business Development Manager, bringing over 25 years of experience in the pump industry. His deep technical knowledge and market understanding have made him a trusted advisor to clients across Western Australia’s mining and industrial sectors. He specialises in building strong client relationships and driving growth through innovative solutions that meet their specific needs.

Chris is passionate about delivering exceptional value and staying ahead in the evolving dewatering industry, constantly exploring new technologies and approaches to better serve his clients.

Outside of work, Chris loves catching live music events, playing his guitars and staying fit and healthy. As a proud father of two young children, he cherishes family time and creating memories with them.

Whether he’s closing a deal, enjoying a concert, or playing with his kids, Chris is driven by connection, trust, and living life to the fullest.  

Aaron brings over 11 years of solid experience in dewatering, starting his career in project engineering where he designed dewatering systems for open cut and underground mines. He progressed through sales support and applications engineering before managing sales teams across Australia SE Asia regions.

His technical background as a mechanical engineer, combined with his commercial experience, makes him well-placed to support our clients across the mining sector and other industries requiring reliable dewatering systems.

When he’s not working, Aaron enjoys spending time with his wife and young son, getting out on the golf course, and following football (soccer).

If you’re in North or Western Queensland and need to move water, Aaron will help you with the best solution – diesel or electric and in a configuration that makes pumping easy and efficient.

Originally from South Africa, where he worked as a ship’s Captain, Dane moved to Australia in 2015 to study Electrical Engineering. Upon graduating, he moved straight into the dewatering sector for open pit and underground operations. 

With years of soft and hard rock experience, Dane is the go-to person when you have water management issues. “I love a challenge. Where others may feel it’s too hard, I see it as an opportunity to design a solution that helps keep operations running,” he says. 

Dane provides his wealth of knowledge to mine sites from the Pilbara down to the Goldfields and everywhere in between. 

If the name seems familiar, you may have seen Dane in an MMA cage. While those days are well behind him, he’s still involved in martial arts and coaching. He also loves dirt bikes, 4x4s and V8s, so you might hear him coming before you see him.