Meet the QLD team

 

Pat Heagney

Pat Heagney

National Manager of Agribusiness

Pat is from an agricultural background with 15 years’ experience in the finance industry, he has a wide range of industry knowledge to share with staff and clients alike. Pat leads a high-performing team of Agribusiness bankers, with a specific focus on delivering successful outcomes for clients across the agricultural industry. Pat also provides coaching and mentoring to our team and clients, focusing on growing quality partnerships across the sector.

0438 761 797 
patrick.heagney@boq.com.au 

Ian Mills

Ian Mills

Senior Agribusiness Manager - Rockhampton

Ian has extensive industry experience across beef, grain, cotton, horticulture and the intensive feedlot sectors. Ian has over 40 years' experience across Qld and prides himself in being a trusted business partner, delivering quality service with industry understanding of cash and seasonal requirements. 

0458 989 154 
ian.mills@boq.com.au

Will Barton

Will Barton

Senior Agribusiness Manager - Toowoomba

Will comes from a family line that has run sheep and cattle in Northern NSW for 5 generations. With close to 20 years’ Agri banking experience in NSW and QLD, Will has worked across Agri enterprises ranging from the small family operator to the institutional investor. His expertise lies in beef, sheep and grains, with an extensive knowledge of most Agri supply-chains. Will is passionate about partnering with farming operators in South QLD, helping them achieve sustainable production outcomes.

0474 450 077
will.barton@boq.com.au

Trish Bubb

Trish Bubb

Agribusiness Manager - Toowoomba

Trish brings over 19 years of banking experience in both retail and agribusiness across Southern Queensland. Trish is passionate about working closely with her clients on the property and in their business, providing responsive, knowledgeable, and quality client service. Trish specialises in beef and broadacre cropping (both irrigated and dryland).

0419 675 738
trish.bubb@boq.com.au

Meet the NSW team

 

Ian Simpson

Ian Simpson

Senior Agribusiness Manager - Dubbo servicing Central West and Northern NSW 

Ian grew up on the family's sheep and beef property in western NSW.  Ian brings 30 years' experience in Ag through finance, insurance and Ag Services.  Ian has particular interest in broad acre cropping and livestock industries.  Ian is focused on partnering with farming families and businesses to achieve their goals and support them in both good and tough times.  

0436 444 237
ian.simpson@boq.com.au

Rodney McKern

Rodney McKern

Senior Agribusiness Manager - Wagga Wagga

Rodney grew up on the family’s Merino Sheep & Prime Lamb property between Orange & Bathurst NSW, with his passion for agriculture following him throughout his + 35-year career in finance across Regional NSW. Rodney has had experience with a wide array of agricultural enterprises where he has developed an extensive network, building his knowledge throughout. Rodney is committed to assisting clients and business partners across the Riverina and into Northern Victoria to achieve their future goals and objectives.  

0499 659 034
rodney.mckern@boq.com.au

Garret Goring

Garret Goring

Senior Agribusiness Manager - Wagga Wagga

Garret has 25 years of experience in the finance industry with roles in both accounting and banking. He has expertise in supporting agricultural and regional businesses, helping clients secure the financial solutions needed to grow and thrive. 

Garret is dedicated to helping farmers and businesses achieve their goals across southern New South Wales and northern Victoria, providing tailored financial strategies that drive long-term success for our communities. 

0484 958 430
garret.goring@boq.com.au

Ian brings with him an understanding of who we are as people, who we are as a family, what this is as a business and how it works.
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