About Us
Family Owned & Operated Since 2006
Our Team
Neale Bennett
CEO
Debbie Bennett
Finance and Operations Manager
Nick Walker
Customer Relations Manager
Wayne Hazel
Customer Relations Manager
Craig McDonald
Service Manager Merbein
Daniel Thomson
Service Manager Griffith
Zack Tyson
Workshop Admin
Chris Prevedello
Service Technician
Connor Lane
Service Technician
Cody Wilde
Service Technician
Greg Townsend
Service Technician
Jacob Harris
Service Technician
Jake Smith
Service Technician
Kolby Wakefield
Apprentice
Wiley Dixon
Apprentice
Graham Handcock
Griffith Store Manager
Alethea Pardella
Customer Service Officer Griffith
Mark Fabich
Warehouse Manager
Corliss McBain
Parts Manager
Steve Warne
Parts Interpreter
Troy Jenner
Parts Interpreter
Megan Pickering
Warehouse assistant
Damien Kerridge
Farm Operations
Lorna Elliott
Finance Officer
Charlene Chilton
HR Manager
Shakira Sergi
Finance Officer
Phil Dahlitz
Logistics
About
Support all year round
Neale and Deb have been long-standing, successful, and forward-thinking growers in the Australian almond industry. Their extensive hands-on experience in orchard operations, combined with a passion for innovation, has earned them deep respect among industry peers and growers across the country.
In recognition of their expertise and commitment to quality, they were appointed the sole Australian distributors for Flory harvesting equipment and spare parts in 2006. Since then, they have expanded their distributorship to include OMC and Jackrabbit – two other leading names in nut harvesting machinery. This exclusive representation ensures Australian growers have direct access to world-class harvesting technology and support.
Under Neale and Deb’s leadership, the Cowanna team brings unmatched knowledge of harvesting machinery and spare parts, built from years of hands-on farming, factory training, and supplier collaboration. With an extensive inventory held on-site, the team is equipped to meet the demands of both pre-harvest preparation and in-season breakdowns, helping growers stay on track when it matters most.