Rowan Bate – Founder
Office: 3399 1226 Mobile: 0408 016 090
Email: rowan@conquertermites.com.au
PMT 0-13437
Since moving to Brisbane in 1994, Rowan has been involved in the termite business. To his vast field experience, he adds a Cert IV in pest management, the highest industry qualification. But it’s the challenge of finding termites and the passion of offering the best advice to customers that drives him.
Rowan is regularly asked to talk on Channel 9 and 7 TV news about termite issues. Recently Rowan was requested to conduct a seminar at the Queensland Institute of Architects to discuss termite proofing and the Building Code requirements. Rowan is a frequent guest on ABC 612 talking about all things “Pest”.
Al Ferguson – Brisbane North Manager
Office: 0437 655 801 Mobile: 3356 8801
Email: al@conquertermites.com.au
PMT 0-13735
Alan has lived in South East Queensland all his life, moving to Brisbane over 20 years ago. He has a strong science background, having worked for CSIRO for 9 years as a research scientist.
Nick Wood – Brisbane South Central – Southern Suburbs Manager
Office: 3343 3934 Mobile: 0432 721 715
Email: nick@conquertermites.com.au
PMT 0-15203
Nick is the manager of all suburbs from Acacia Ridge to Rochedale, down to Beenleigh and across to Browns Plains. He is quickly building a reputation as one of the best operators in the Southern suburbs through his trustworthiness and reliability to deliver a practical solution to homeowners with termite problems.
Daniel Kemp – South Side Manager
Mobile: 0448 096 838
Email: dan@conquertermites.com.au
PMT 0-13346
Dan came to the Conquer Team in 2013 as a technician but quickly rose to management.
Kuy Rider – Office & Sales Manager
Mobile: 0433 257 237
Email: kuy@conquertermites.com.au
Kuy began working for Conquer Termites in February 2014. She is now the North-side Office/sales manager
Andy Clarkin – Senior Technician
Mobile: 0433 746 333
Email: andy@conquertermites.com.au
PMT 0-14639
Andy joined Conquer Termites in February 2008. In April 2011 Andy moved to Taigum and started working for Conquer Termites North-side.
Joel Mitchell – Senior Technician
Mobile: 0430 606 236
Email: joel@conquertermites.com.au
PMT 0-11381
Joel has been with Conquer since 2009
Paul Murphy – Senior Technician
Mobile: 0403 965 390
Email: paul@conquertermites.com.au
PMT 2004254714
Paul became a member of the South-side team in 2014
Austyn Shaw – Field Technician
Mobile: 0426 239 500
Email: austyn@conquertermites.com.au
PMT 2006 380 617
Austyn joint the North-side team in 2016
Mike Zheng – Field Technician
Mobile: 0466 823 102
Email: mike@conquertermites.com.au
PMT 1006 351 117
Mike (Bin) teamed up with Nick in 2017
Matthew – Field Technician
Mobile: 0435 609 826
Email: matthew@conquertermites.com.au
PMT 3006 192416
Matt comes from a family of Pest Controllers and is a valued member of the South-side office
Atiq – Field Technician
Mobile: 0478 565 162
Email: atiq@conquertermites.com.au
PMT 1006 904717
Get to know the team
What do you enjoy about your job? |
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| Rowan | Meeting and talking to customers. |
| Andy | Being faced with a challenge and working it out. |
| Al | Replacing that nagging doubt with peace of mind. |
| Joel | I like being smarter than something – even if it’s an insect (plus all of the above). |
| Nick | Being on the road and never stuck in a hot factory. |
| Dave | Meeting people, problem solving and having quality tools…….mmmm…tools. |
| Dan | Being out on the road meeting people, not being stuck in an office. |
| Alex | There’s always new things to learn or discover, you’ll never know it all. |
| Paul | Meeting great people too. |
| Kuy | Variety and talking to lovely customers. |
What’s your favourite food? |
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| Rowan | My wife’s chicken curry & chocolate. |
| Andy | Thai food. |
| Al | Thai red curry duck. |
| Joel | Indian Food. |
| Nick | Chinese Food. |
| Dave | Japanese food or really anything that I didn’t cook. |
| Dan | Steak – medium rare with mushroom sauce. |
| Alex | The folks make an incredible Peking duck! It can’t be beat. |
| Paul | Patagonian Toothfish, grilled. |
| Kuy | Pizza – home made. |
Who do you most admire? |
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| Rowan | Sir Edmond Hillary – he got there first. |
| Andy | My family – they always pull through no matter what. |
| Al | Fred Hollows – he continues to make a difference. |
| Joel | My wife. She hasn’t killed us yet. She’s thinking about it though. |
| Nick | My wife. She hasn’t asked for a divorce yet. |
| Dave | The Beatles (says the pest controller). |
| Dan | My son, has had a really rough time medically. He’s a Trooper. |
| Alex | My family – they’ve always set a great example. |
| Paul | Homer Simpson. |
| Kuy | My mum. |
Which sports team makes you shout the most? |
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| Rowan | The mighty All Blacks. |
| Andy | The Cowboy’s. |
| Al | The Kookaburras – Australian Men’s Hockey Team. |
| Joel | Queensland State of Origin Team. |
| Nick | The Broncos. |
| Dave | My Cronulla Sharks because they never win. |
| Dan | Wallabies, it’s been a bit hard lately. |
| Alex | Good old Collingwood forever! |
| Paul | All Blacks. |
| Kuy | Whichever team that Billy Slater plays for. |
What Brisbane restaurant would you recommend dining in? |
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| Rowan | Wagaya in the Valley. You can order from a screen next to the table. |
| Andy | Customs House restaurant Queen Street, Brisbane. |
| Al | Chez Laila –by the river at Southbank for Sunday brunch. |
| Joel | Baguette restaurant in Ascot. |
| Nick | Chinese Garden. 1945 Logan Rd. |
| Dave | Ko-ya Korean/Japanese BBQ, Fortitude Valley, Enjoy! |
| Dan | Redland Bay Hotel – on the deck. |
| Alex | Sono on the Mall. traditional Japanese, beautiful! |
| Paul | Sirromet Winery. |
| Kuy | Caravanserai – Dornock Terrace, West End. |
What are your phobias? |
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| Rowan | Claustrophobia – as I get bigger the tight places get smaller! |
| Andy | Loneliness. |
| Al | Snakes don’t really do it for me – ophidiophobia. |
| Joel | Snakes. One actually chased me in a roof! |
| Nick | I don’t think I have one yet but there is a first for everything. |
| Dave | Snakes and needles. OR SNAKES WITH NEEDLES ESPECIALLY!!! |
| Dan | Snakes and public speaking, especially speaking about snakes! |
| Alex | Hmm, Well I hate skinks, they creep me out crawling through sub floors. |
| Paul | Snakes. |
| Kuy | Sharks. |
When did you last cry? |
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| Rowan | World Cup Rugby in 2003 & 2007. Not 2011! |
| Andy | Boy’s don’t cry. |
| Al | In a recent incident involving a lump hammer and my finger… |
| Joel | When I realized I was really never going to be a ballet dancer. |
| Nick | Birth of my daughter. |
| Dave | Birth of my daughter too. |
| Dan | No longer capable – tear ducts have rusted dry. |
| Alex | On my last day of school (for joy?). |
| Paul | Yesterday, Hayfever. |
| Kuy | Last Offspring episode. |
What is your dream car? |
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| Rowan | One that runs on rainwater. |
| Andy | Row’s idea sounds good but until then – the BMW 5 Series. |
| Al | BMW Hydrogen7. |
| Joel | Audi RS6 You say excess, I say indulgence. |
| Nick | Any kind of Lamborghini. |
| Dave | Bugatti Veyron and I will wait for you guys there. |
| Dan | Not a car person. One that gets me from A to B. |
| Alex | I like a new Audi A6. |
| Paul | Valiant Charger. |
| Kuy | Jaguar XK140 Roadster (you know the one out of Cruel Intentions). |
Beer or wine? |
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| Rowan | Red wine. |
| Andy | When the beers run out bring on the wine. |
| Al | If it’s hot, beer; if it’s not, red wine. |
| Joel | Beer after a hard day, red wine at night. |
| Nick | Beer or wine I’m not fussy. |
| Dave | Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, NZ. So fresh and so clean. |
| Dan | Both, maybe not at the same time! |
| Alex | What beats a cold ale on a hot summer’s afternoon? |
| Paul | Pale Ale! |
| Kuy | Eeeeek definitely white wine! Beer is gross. |
