Our people
We value all our people. Here’s a little information about our core management team.
As Owner/Chairman of the Board John plays an important role in all aspects of JB Hunter.
JOHN CROXSON
Owner/Chairman of the BoardIn 1991 John who had a military and management background, saw an opportunity after the deregulation of the telecommunications industry. He believed that there was a market for high quality technical training delivered by industry experts.
JB Hunter started small with the Austel licencing training courses in Newcastle and Sydney, but quickly shifted into high gear adding other mainstream telecommunication skills courses such as internal building cabling, high speed data and optical fibre installation. We became a truly national training provider by extending our course delivery into the major capitals and regional areas of Australia 1994.
JB Hunter has been delivering quality training since its inception. In an ever changing world, we are proud that our focus on the customer and quality have never moved and that we are still the only telecommunications RTO run by its founder.
JOE GALLONE
General Manager – Training & OperationsJoe’s telecommunication industry journey started in 1982. His experience stems from working as a technician, to managing telecommunication networks, installing alarm and surveillance equipment, followed by training, and managing telecommunications training programs.
Joe’s key role with JB Hunter is to lead and manage the delivery and resourcing of training courses. This includes ensuring that trainers maintain and promote their industry expertise to our students during course delivery.
Nina Wakefield
General Manager – Quality & FinanceNina has spent the majority of her career in the engineering consulting environment. Nina brings financial knowledge and managerial experience to the Finance team to ensure JB Hunter continues to succeed and grow.
Nina works with the CEO and senior management to develop the annual budgets and prepares monthly financial reports and analysis and oversees an accurate and up-to-date general ledger.
Rohan Anderson
Manager, Client PartnershipsRohan has an extensive background in Education and Training, with a passion for Workforce Development, having been in the Telecommunications sector for a number of years.
Rohan thrives on engaging with industry to build capability through effective skills development and training solutions. His key role is to manage a team of Client Managers dedicated to fostering partnerships with our clients.
Our Trainers
Real Industry ExpertsOur trainers are selected for their expertise in the telecomunications industry and their professional experience. You could say all of our trainers are “outstanding” in their fields.