When Steve heads to the office it’s probably deep into the forestry plantations across the country. This is where he uses his years of expertise in the forestry, logging, trucking and heavy machinery sectors to assist Sweeney Townsend’s clients.

Steve likes to get alongside the businesses he advises. He believes that brokers need to develop strong relationships with their clients to fully understand and assess their risks.

Claims are where the rubber hits the road. When the unfortunate happens Steve is there for his clients, guiding them through the claims process and working proactively to sort things out.

Steve is active in the Forest Industry Contractors Association and is also a member of the Institute of Directors.