Meet The Team
Alkimos Plumbing & Gas
Martin Lockhart
Director
Years working in the industry?:
23 years
Years working for the company?:
Started the business over 9 years ago.
What do I do in my spare time?:
CrossFit, Surfing, being at the beach, watch my favourite soccer team and watching my kids sport!
What’s the best piece of advice I have been given?:
Work Smart not Hard!
If I could have dinner with one person, it would be?:
Ange Postecoglou (Celtic Manager)
A fun fact about me?:
Went to the same school as Calvin Harris.
Brooke Lockhart
Accounts Manager
Years working in the industry?:
9
Years working for the company?:
6
What do I do in my spare time?:
Gym and coastal walks.
What’s the best piece of advice I have been given?:
Never give up!
If I could have dinner with one person, it would be?:
Anyone as long as I’m child free 😂
A fun fact about me?:
I’m the boss’s wife, mum of 3 and a qualified teacher.
Jessica Zalmstra
Office Manager
Years working in the industry?:
6
Years working for the company?:
3
What do I do in my spare time?:
Amidst the whirlwind of work and motherhood, I enjoy moments spent at the beach during the summer, coastal walks and bike rides, and embarking on camping adventures with family and friends.
What’s the best piece of advice I have been given?:
Focus on what I can control and treat others how I wish to be treated.
If I could have dinner with one person, it would be?:
If I could choose anyone for dinner, it would be my grandad to delve deeper into our family’s history.
A fun fact about me?:
Despite my fear of large fish, I have swam with a whale shark, although the company of a 5-meter bronze whaler shark nearby made it a less-than-ideal experience given my fear.
Natalie Carter
Business Development Manager
Years working in the industry?:
2
Years working for the company?:
Less than 1
What do I do in my spare time?:
Make memories, Wine & Dine, Watching sunsets.
What’s the best piece of advice I have been given?:
Travel as much as you can & love your job & you won’t work a day in your life.
If I could have dinner with one person, it would be?:
Jimmy Barnes
A fun fact about me?:
I’ve played AFL the last 3 years for Yanchep Redhawks Women’s team.
Jodi Dimitrovich
Accounts Payable
Years working in the industry?:
1
Years working for the company?:
1
What do I do in my spare time?:
Spend time with family, go to the beach & CrossFit.
What’s the best piece of advice I have been given?:
Don’t sweat the small stuff.
If I could have dinner with one person, it would be?:
My Grandparents (can’t pick one of them).
A fun fact about me?:
Former gymnast & pro skipper.
Maddi Hill
Scheduler
Years working in the industry?:
Less than 1
Years working for the company?:
Less than 1
What do I do in my spare time?:
In my spare time I run my own business as a qualified Nail Tech, doing nails and cooking are my favourite ways to wind down.
What’s the best piece of advice I have been given?:
“you really don’t need to buy anymore clothes” which I definitely ignored.
If I could have dinner with one person, it would be?:
Rick Sanchez, if you know you know.
A fun fact about me?:
I have 45 tattoos and no plans to stop getting them.
Rachael Anthony
Administrator
Years working in the industry?:
2
Years working for the company?:
2
What do I do in my spare time?:
In my spare time you’ll find me at CrossFit, cooking yummy meals for my family or spending time outside – I love being by the ocean.
What’s the best piece of advice I have been given?:
You will never be this young and healthy again, don’t take it for granted.
If I could have dinner with one person, it would be?:
My Nanna, I never had the privilege to meet her and I would love to know about my Mums childhood.
A fun fact about me?:
I’ve been to Norway and seen the Northern Lights.
Hamish Readhead
Plumber / Gas fitter
Years working in the industry?:
18
Years working for the company?:
3
What do I do in my spare time?:
I spend a lot of my spare time working on cars.
What’s the best piece of advice I have been given?:
You are always valuable, no matter where you are at, but you can always be more than what you are.
If I could have dinner with one person, it would be?:
Jordan peterson
A fun fact about me?:
I am also an award winning amateur bladesmith.
Tommo Thomson
Plumber / Gas fitter
Years working in the industry?:
7
Years working for the company?:
3
What do I do in my spare time?:
I do whatever the wife tells me to do……..
I run a local Open Mic night at one of our local pubs. I organise the acts, advertising and make sure the stage is running smoothly . I’m also in the process of learning to read, write and speak Greek !
I also drive tow trucks part time, always busy doing something.
What’s the best piece of advice I have been given?:
Take time to enjoy life, balance the work & play.
&
Avoid heavy lifting, let someone else get it !
If I could have dinner with one person, it would be?:
Susan Boyle
A fun fact about me?:
I arrived in Australia in 2012 for a 3 week holiday, I loved it that much I stayed, I feel like my TimTam tattoo really embraces the Aussie culture and my Susan Boyle tattoo is a bold reminder of Scotland.
Michael Mackie
Plumber/Gas Fitter
Years working in the industry?:
20
Years working for the company?:
Less than 1
What do I do in my spare time?:
I spend time with my sons.
What’s the best piece of advice I have been given?:
Never respond in anger.
If I could have dinner with one person, it would be?:
Elon Musk
A fun fact about me?:
At 40 years old I still like dinosaurs 🙈
Tony Discombe
Plumber
Years working in the industry?:
15
Years working for the company?:
Less than 1
What do I do in my spare time?:
I like to spend my spare time running, at the gym, walking my dog and drawing.
What’s the best piece of advice I have been given?:
Never put all your eggs in one basket.
If I could have dinner with one person, it would be?:
Charles Bronson
A fun fact about me?:
I have written and published a book.
Kai
Plumber
Years working in the industry?:
3
Years working for the company?:
Less than 1
What do I do in my spare time?:
Camping, 4wding
What’s the best piece of advice I have been given?:
Expect the worst hope for the best.
If I could have dinner with one person, it would be?:
Miguel
A fun fact about me?:
I have been to Gallipoli.
Paul
Plumber
Years working in the industry?:
11
Years working for the company?:
Less than 1
What do I do in my spare time?:
Spend time with family & friends. Walk my dog, Ella. Gym. Cozy nights in, on the couch watching TV.
What’s the best piece of advice I have been given?:
Listen more than you speak. Do what’s right, not what’s easy. Treat others how you want to be treated.
If I could have dinner with one person, it would be?:
Taylor Swift
A fun fact about me?:
I was in the Australian movie, These Final Hours.
Evan
Plumber
Years working in the industry?:
9
Years working for the company?:
Less than 1
What do I do in my spare time?:
Rock climbing or golfing
What’s the best piece of advice I have been given?:
Look before you jump, but jump anyway.
If I could have dinner with one person, it would be?:
Someone who will pay
A fun fact about me?:
I can say the alphabet backwards
Mark
Plumber
Years working in the industry?:
23 years in Plumbing and Gas (4 weeks in Australia)
Years working for the company?:
Less than 1
What do I do in my spare time?:
GYM…GYM….GYM…offroading…GYM…spending time with Family and kids 💙💙💙💙💙….oh and GYM
What’s the best piece of advice I have been given?:
If you don’t fall off your not going fast enough.
If I could have dinner with one person, it would be?:
The Wife and Children
A fun fact about me?:
Am a Gamer and adrenaline junkie on Motorbikes
Corey
Plumber
Years working in the industry?:
3 years as a plumber
Years working for the company?:
Less than 1
What do I do in my spare time?:
I like to go 4 wheel driving and relax away from plumbing
What’s the best piece of advice I have been given?:
You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take
If I could have dinner with one person, it would be?:
The Wiggles
Dee
Office Manager
Years working in the industry?:
New to the plumbing industry, however I have experience within other construction and trades areas.
What do I do in my spare time?:
I love weight training, traveling and chasing sunsets.
What’s the best piece of advice I have been given?:
Consume less, connect more
If I could have dinner with one person, it would be?:
My parents, RIP ❤️