Christine Killip B.Tech.(Atmos.Sci)
Managing Director

Christine became a director of Katestone Environmental in 2000 and is now joint owner of the company.

She has worked exclusively as an air quality consultant since graduating from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Technology in Atmospheric Science degree in 1994.

Her expertise includes meteorological and air quality analysis, with particular reference to industrial site evaluation; air quality impact assessments ranging from large industrial projects to regional photochemical impacts to local impacts of dust and odours; and detailed practical knowledge of a variety of regulatory and specialist dispersion models.

Christine is a member the Clean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand, the American Waste Management Association and the American Meteorological society. To help ensure the further growth of the air quality industry, Christine has also undertaken various teaching roles at local universities.

Simon Welchman B.Eng.(Env)(Hons)
Director

Simon is an Environmental Engineer, Director and part owner of Katestone Environmental with more than ten years experience in the private and public sectors.

He graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Engineering degree in 1994.

His expertise includes: air quality impact assessment of major industrial, infrastructure and mining projects; licensing, approvals and regulations; peer review and advice on air quality planning matters; odour impact assessment; greenhouse and air pollution control and management. Simon also provides expert witness services for matters relating to air quality and odour assessment in the Planning and Environment Court and other courts.

Andrew Balch B.Sc.(Atmos.Sci)
Principal Air Quality Consultant

Andrew has worked in the air quality consulting field since 1996. His qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Science and a Geomorphology degree from Macquarie University.

He has vast experience in designing, managing and performing air pollutant and odour impact assessment studies for a large range of industries throughout Australia and overseas, including mineral and chemical processing, manufacturing, agricultural, food processing, wastewater treatment, and waste processing and composting.

Andrew’s experience in impact assessment is based in both field and modelling techniques, particularly Ausplume, Calmet/Calpuff and TAPM.

Natalie Shaw B.App.Sc.,M.App.Sc.
Principal Air Quality Consultant

Natalie has worked in the air quality field since graduating from Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Chemistry in 1998.

She completed her Masters of Applied Science in 2003. Her Masters Project looked at modelling the meteorological processes in the Southeast Queensland airshed using The Air Pollution Model.

Natalie has particular expertise in mathematical interpolation and air quality modelling. She has undertaken studies considering the potential for photochemical smog and interregional transport of power station plumes in Queensland and New South Wales, working closely with the CSIRO.

Natalie has also served for a number of years as an office bearer for the National Clean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand.

Ella Castillo B.Sc.
Senior Air Quality Consultant

Ella joined Katestone Environmental as a Senior Consultant in May 2010, bringing over nine years of experience in the environmental field. Majoring in Physics with Computer Engineering at the Ateneo de Manila University, (Philippines), Ella specialises in mathematical interpolation and data processing, handling, manipulation, and analysis. She has significant experience in a diverse range of fields including database management and handling, programming, and strong analytical skills, as well as a background in climate change studies.

Ella has worked with several numerical models such as CALMET/CALPUFF, TAPM, AUSPLUME, AERMOD, ISC3, RegCM and MM5; utilising these tools for air quality studies on industries including power stations, mines, and agribusiness.

Ella also specialises in the application of the technologies of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (RS-GIS) to different areas of research as required, strengthening data linkages and improving accuracy on model input data and results.

Lena Jackson B.Sc.(AES)
Senior Air Quality Consultant

Lena joined Katestone Environmental after graduating from Griffith University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies.

She has wide ranging experience in atmospheric modelling, having been responsible for air quality assessments of various major industries throughout Australia and wind energy modelling for most Australian states.

Lena has been involved in meteorological and pollution monitoring studies and has expertise in the use of numerical and statistical models for the forecasting of atmospheric processes and pollutant dispersion.

Andrew Wiebe B.Sc.(Hons)Phys.Geo.
Senior Air Quality Consultant

Andrew has a Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography and Biology degree, with Honours in Physical Geography, from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand.

His honours dissertation was titled ‘Wavelet Analysis of Atmospheric Turbulence over a Coral Reef’, and involved the study of the decomposition of atmospheric signals using wavelet analysis to determine the characteristics of the exchange of momentum, heat, moisture and trace gases, such as carbon dioxide, at the atmosphere-ocean-reef interface.

Andrew’s expertise includes atmospheric numerical modelling, using models such as TAPM and the Weather Research Forecasting Model (WRF) to simulate and interpret airflow in complex terrain.

Andrew joined Katestone in 2008 and has enhanced the capabilities and core abilities of the Katestone modelling team.

Dr Frank Quintarelli B.Sc.(Ed),B.Sc.(Hons),Ph.D
Software Development Manager

Frank is a scientific programmer with extensive background knowledge in meteorology.

Frank completed a PhD in acoustic remote sensing in 1987 from Melbourne University and has worked for many years as a lecturer at the Queensland University of Technology.

Since joining Katestone in 2000 Frank has designed and constructed several software packages for both external and internal use. Frank has been heavily involved with the Katestone Environmental/Meat and Livestock Australia heat load forecasting service for the cattle feedlot industry, a web based service that Katestone has provided since 2001.

Sarah-Jane Donnelly BSc. (Hons) MSc.
Air Quality Consultant

Sarah-Jane completed Bachelor of Science (Geography) and Master of Science (Air Pollution Control and Management) degrees at Birmingham University in the UK in 2006.

Sarah-Jane has a sound knowledge of the application of dispersion models to the prediction of air quality impacts for transportation, residential and commercial developments and best practice measures for the control of air pollution. She has completed air quality assessments for a wide range of projects including major road schemes and urban re-developments in the UK.

Sarah-Jane joined Katestone in 2009 and is already involved in projects here in Australia.

Kim Henville B.Sc.(Hons),PG.Dip.Ed.
Air Quality Consultant

Kim graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours in Chemistry in 1996.

For four years as a research scientist, her role consisted of the screening of supported metal catalysts for NOx abatement activity during which she gained extensive experience in gas analysis techniques. She is currently completing a PhD in atmospheric chemistry, characterising urban air in the Port Phillip air-shed using FTIR spectrometry.

Since joining Katestone in 2007 Kim has developed skills in dispersion modelling, particularly traffic models, data analysis and has been involved in a wide range of air quality assessments.

Sarah Menzel B.Sc.(Hons)
Air Quality Consultant

Sarah completed a Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry and minor in Mathematics at the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2007.

In 2008 Sarah received first class Honours in Environmental Science and mathematical modelling and joined the Katestone Team as an Air Quality Consultant. The Honours project titled “Modelling the atmospheric deposition of nutrients: Pumicestone Passage case study” involved research into the impact that the poultry industry in the Pumicestone Passage Catchment is having on the water quality.

Alex Schloss B.App.Sc.(Env Sc),B.InfoTech
Air Quality Consultant

Alex completed Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Science) and Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Engineering and Data Communications) degrees at the Queensland University of Technology in 2006.

Alex started work part time at Katestone before completing his degree and has worked full time since the end of 2006.

With Alex’s unique skill base of environmental science and information technology he has implemented new systems to ensure dispersion modelling projects and data analysis is undertaken in a consistent and time efficient manner. Alex is proficient in the use of Ausplume and TAPM has been involved in a wide range of air quality assessments.

Andrew Vernon M.Sc. B.Sc.
Air Quality Consultant

Andrew completed a Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) in 2005 and a Master of Science (Air Pollution Management and Control) in 2007 from the University of Birmingham, UK.

He gained experience in the UK as an Air Quality Scientist undertaking and completing numerous air quality assessments using ADMS v4, CAL3QHCR and DMRB dispersion models. He also has experience in designing and implementing ambient air monitoring programmes for traffic proposals, landfill gas risk assessments and construction activities.

Andrew joined Katestone in 2009 as an Air Quality Consultant.

Alma Wallace
Executive Secretary

Alma has worked with the team at Katestone since 1992.

Alma’s responsibilities are varied and include management of the extensive Katestone library, client reports and technical papers databases, reporting tasks for project time management and invoicing, quality assurance and formatting of all reports, quotes and letters and generally knowing where everything can be found.

As most of our clients know we don’t throw anything out!

Donna Wruck Dip.Bus.Man.
Office Manager

Donna has worked at Katestone since 1997. She completed a Diploma of Business Management in 2004.

She is responsible for the company’s financial and administrative aspects on a day-to-day basis as well as managing the office and also human resources. Donna works closely with the Directors to ensure the company runs smoothly and that staff and clients are happy.