The Aussie Invader Team

Aussie Invader 5R has brought together some exceptionally talented people from very different backgrounds and global locations. Add to this the commitment and determination of each team member to make this car a reality and you will hopefully see why we believe it will succeed in creating a car capable of a 1,000 mph (1,600+ km/h).
 
 

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Rosco McGlashan OAM

The force behind the Aussie Invader 5R LSR Challenge

As a child he was always tinkering with anything that had wheels, trying to go faster than the other kids on the block. When Rosco was 12, the late Donald Campbell visited Australia with his Bluebird… Read full profile.

Resides: Perth, Western Australia
Goal: To be the FASTEST MAN ON EARTH
Contact: email: rosco@aussieinvader.com
   

Mark Read

Project Management, Website Development

Mark moved to Perth in 2004 with Julie and his young family. He joined the team in May 2009 when he made an impromptu call to Rosco after finding his details on the Internet. Mark and Rosco… Read full profile.

Resides: Perth, Western Australia
Occupation: General Manager – WESTjobs.com.au
Contact: mobile: 0422 517 887 email: mark@aussieinvader.com
   

Alex Blain

Project Marketing, Sponsorship & Merchandising

Alex runs a few companies in the areas of Marketing, Web Development and TV production. 18 months ago we contacted one of his companies to see if they could do some promotional videos for… Read full profile.

Resides: Perth, Western Australia
Occupation: MD of Loco TV and several New Media companies
Contact: mobile: 0438 007 155 email: alexb@aussieinvader.com
   

Matthew Jewkes

Social Media (Facebook,Twitter) and Public Relations.

Profile – Coming soon.

Resides: Perth, Western Australia
Occupation: PR Adviser for Clarity Communications
Contact: phone: 08 9380 0700 email: matthew.jewkes@claritycommunications.com.au
   

Peter Taylor

Team Manager, Car Construction

Pete is a retired jet engine technician, having worked 20 years in the RAAF specialising particularly on Atar engines use in the Mirage fighter, which powered Aussie Invader II and III… Read full profile.

Resides: Perth, Western Australia
Occupation: Retired – RAAF fitter
Contact: phone: 08 9343 4605 email: pcwh@bigpond.com
   

Mike Annear

Computer Animator & 3D Modeller

Mike was born and raised in Western Australia, and has since lived and worked in Sydney, the UK and the middle-east. His early life revolved around working as a commercial diver and also… Read full profile.

Resides: Perth, Western Australia
Occupation: 3D Laser Scanning
Web link: www.mikeannear.com
   

Chris Demunck

Car Construction

Profile – Coming soon.

Resides: Balcatta, Western Australia
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer (Retired – Detroit Diesel)
   

Brett Boughton

Educational Consultant

Brett is a full time Physics and Engineering Studies teacher at Willetton Senior High School. He joined the team in August 2011 to help with inspiring kids about the science and engineering… Read full profile.

Resides: Perth, Western Australia
Occupation: Senior Engineering Studies Teacher
Qualifications:  
   

Peter Butland

Fire and Rescue Crew.

Profile – Coming soon.

Resides: Perth, Western Australia
Occupation: Fire and Rescue Service (Retired)
Qualifications: Dip., Fire Service Management. Certificate IV in Fire Service Operations. Workplace First Aider
   

Jeff Hord

Fire and Rescue Crew

Profile – Coming soon.

Resides: Perth, Western Australia
Occupation: Self Employed – LJH mini excavators. Ex Fire and Rescue Service
Qualifications: Certificate IV in Fire Service Operations. Workplace First Aider
   

Dr Ian Sutherland

Chief Designer and Engineer

Profile – Coming soon.

Resides: Perth, Western Australia
Occupation: Self employed dentist
Qualifications: TBA
   

Keith Lovatt

Crew Chief, Performance Co-Ordinator, Mechanical and Electrical Safety

Profile – Coming soon.

Resides: Perth, Western Australia
Occupation: Auto engineer and fleet transport purchaser
Qualifications: MIAME – Certificate Auto Engineering
   

Stephen Sugden

Welder and Fabrications Specialist

Profile – Coming soon.

Resides: Perth, Western Australia
Occupation: Self employed – specialised medical and food industry welding
Qualifications: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
   

John Ackroyd

UK based Land Speed Specialist, Co-designer and Consultant Engineer

Profile – Coming soon.

Resides: Isle of Wight, UK
Occupation: Design engineer
Qualifications: C.Emg F.I. Mech.E M.R.Ae.S.
Web link: Buy John Ackroyd’s Book Jet Blast HERE!
   

Dan Boseley

Composite Design and Production

Profile – Coming soon.

Resides: Perth, Western Australia
Occupation: Sales Representative Ampelite
   

Brad Samers

Pressure Vessel Engineer

Profile – Coming soon.

Resides: Perth, Western Australia
Occupation: Senior designer in the oil and gas industry
   

Peter Beck

Propulsion System Designer

Profile – Coming soon.

Resides: Auckland, New Zealand
Occupation: Rocket Systems Design – CEO of Rocket Lab, NZ
Web link: www.rocketlab.co.nz
   

Sean Paterson

Welder and Fabricator

Profile – Coming soon.

Resides: Perth, Western Australia
Occupation: Specialist Welder
Company: Topline Welding – 0437 769 434
   

Craig Douglas

Chemical / Fuel Handling and Loading

Profile – Coming soon.

Resides: Perth, Western Australia
Occupation: CEO Roofdek
Qualifications: Dangerous Goods Transport Specialist