MEET OUR STAFF

MANAGEMENT

Dan Neylan

Director Mobile: 0412 764 370 Phone: 07 5447 3855
Email: dan@dowlingneylan.com.au
Dan started his career with the firm 17 years ago; after the first 5 years he joined another leading Noosa firm gaining his full Real Estate license and managing one of two offices until he became partner of Peter Dowling First National and renamed the firm Dowling and Neylan Real Estate, an independent boutique real Estate agency. During his career Dan has been awarded REIQ Sunshine Coast Sales Person of the year on 2 occasions in 2002 and 2004 and was awarded Queensland Sales person of the year in 2004. He was also one of three finalists in the Sunshine Coast business awards young business leader of the year 2004. Dan is a licensed Auctioneer and is known for his sales in the top end of the residential real estate market.

Michele Neylan

Office Manager/Holiday Advertising Mobile: Phone: 07 5447 3566
Email: michele@dowlingneylan.com.au
Michele Neylan along side her husband Dan, has been a vital part in the growth and development of Dowling & Neylan Real Estate. She has been involved in the real estate/holiday accommodation Industry for the past 7 years. She has her own real estate sales licence having worked as a personal assistant to a leading Noosa agent for several years. Michele has extensive experience dealing with many aspects of property management and her banking background positions her well in her current role running the holiday advertising portfolio and assisting in maintaining the accounts division

SALES TEAM

Luke Chen

Licensed Real Estate Agent Mobile: 0417 600 840 Phone: 07 5447 3855
Email: luke@dowlingneylan.com.au
Luke began his career with a diploma of hotel management spending 5 years managing resort properties in the South Island in New Zealand. Later moving to Noosa Luke joined the firm in 1990 as property manager and progressed into sales in 1998. Lukes knowledge of the Noosa investment market is unmatched, he is able to offer detailed advice to clients regarding all aspects of holiday letting. He is well recognized for his sales of prestige apartments on the beachfront and prime waterfront locations

Scott Cowley

SALES Mobile: 0414 544 420 Phone: 07 5447 3855
Email: scott@dowlingneylan.com.au
Scott is a third generation real estate specialist with more than 12 years experience in the field. Beginning his career in 1994 in Sydney's extremely competitive Eastern Suburbs market & six years later moving to the Sunshine Coast after being very attracted to Noosa and what the area has to offer. With a strong focus in the areas of Noosa Waters & Noosa Springs Scott has successfully negotiated a broad range of sales from inexpensive apartments through to multi million dollar homes. Scott has a comprehensive knowledge of the local real estate market and offers a personalized and professional service to all his clients.

Sam Plummer

SALES Mobile: 0412 585 494 Phone: 07 5447 3855
Email: sam@dowlingneylan.com.au
Sam and Karen are well known in Noosa for their exceptional service as superior listing agents. They have dominated sales in Noosa Heads Cooloola area for many years often achieving record prices. With a background in hospitality before beginning their Real Estate careers on the Gold Coast Sam and Karen understand what service really is. Now with quite a following of loyal clients they now are selling prestige waterfront homes in the Noosa Waters waterfront area. Sam and Karen really care for their clients, it shows both in their results and in the large client base of happy customers they also call friends.

Karen Bester

SALES Mobile: 0411 166 680 Phone: 07 5447 3855
Email: karen@dowlingneylan.com.au
Sam and Karen are well known in Noosa for their exceptional service as superior listing agents. They have dominated sales in Noosa Heads Cooloola area for many years often receiving record prices. With a background in hospitality before beginning their Real Estate careers on the Gold Coast Sam and Karen understand what service really is. Now with quite a following of loyal clients they now are selling prestige waterfront homes in the Noosa Waters waterfront area. Sam and Karen really care for their clients, it shows both in their results and in the large client base of happy customers they also call friends.

Graham Smith

Sales Mobile: 0408 874 888 Phone: 07 5447 3855
Email: graham@dowlingneylan.com.au
Graham has international experience in the property industry. Initially based in Asia running an international architectural and design company, he then returned to Sydney as a development executive for resort and residential projects throughout Australia and New Zealand. Graham progressed into real estate with the purchase of his own agency in Brisbane. With a move to Noosa in 2003 he maintains strong relationships with previous clients throughout Asia and New Zealand. Working together with Sam Plummer & Karen Bester, Graham has exceptionally high standards and, with a comprehensive knowledge of the local real estate market, offers personalised and professional service to all their clients looking to sell or buy.

Heather Marshall

SALES Mobile: 0439 969 800 Phone: 07 5447 3855
Email: heather@dowlingneylan.com.au
Noosa in the 1980s saw Heather as a founding member of the Sunshine Beach Surf Lifesaving Club, member #11 and residing in Sunshine Beach. Her professional charter, as a sales supremo, was to bring Radio 4GY, Gympie Noosa Broadcasters, into the Noosa community, During that time she built strong relationships and has maintained long term associations. Heather's reputation is built on integrity, reliability and a passion to achieve. Heather understands her clients insist on honesty, seek educated advice and deserve accurate, punctual communication throughout the sales process. She enjoys helping her clients achieve their desired outcome and always strives to provide exceptional service, with 100% commitment. Heather is extremely enthusiastic, motivated, responsive and professional with innovative style and likes to live by the axiom 'make things as simple as possible, but no simpler.'

John Scanlan

Sales Mobile: 0407 375 932 Phone: 07 5447 3855
Email: john@dowlingneylan.com.au
John Scanlan has specialised in 'Noosa's Eastern Beaches' for over 10 years. He has established a strong reputation as a leading agent on the coastal strip. John's product and area knowledge of this unique and diverse property market is second to none. John - Julie - Marcus: have over twenty five years of combined real estate experience and have been fortunate to benefit from extensive training by some of Australia's leading real estate minds. They are a team of high performance, real estate professionals who combine to offer an effective and superior standard of customer service. They have the right skills, combined with a comprehensive business approach that delivers an outstanding and complete property service experience.

Julie Bengtsson

Sales Mobile: 0418 980 247 Phone: 07 5447 3855
Email: julie@dowlingneylan.com.au
Julie Bengtsson has specialised in 'Noosa's Prestige Property Market' for over 10 years. Julie's delightful personality ensures that a large data base of loyal clients keep returning to her for an outstanding real estate experience. John - Julie - Marcus: have over twenty five years of combined real estate experience and have been fortunate to benefit from extensive training by some of Australia's leading real estate minds. They are a team of high performance, real estate professionals who combine to offer an effective and superior standard of customer service. They have the right skills, combined with a comprehensive business approach that delivers an outstanding and complete property service experience.

Marcus Bengtsson

Sales Consutant Mobile: 0408 230 011 Phone: 07 5447 3855
Email: marcus@dowlingneylan.com.au
Marcus Bengtsson has specialised in the advertising, marketing and business development of real estate. Julie and Marcus are high profile agents who have built a solid reputation in 'Noosa's Prestige Property Market' for delivering a high level of service and great product knowledge. John - Julie - Marcus: have over twenty five years of combined real estate experience and have been fortunate to benefit from extensive training by some of Australia's leading real estate minds. They are a team of high performance, real estate professionas who combine to offer an effective and superior standard of customer service. They have the right skills, combined with a comprehensive business approach that delivers an outstanding and complete property service experience.

SALES ADMINISTRATION

Abella Murray

Sales Administrator Phone: 07 5447 3855
Email: abella@dowlingneylan.com.au
Abella has proudly lived in Noosa her whole life and loves it. Her high level of skills, knowledge and directors certificate makes her an unreplaceable team member of Dowling & Neylan. Abella is responsible for co-coordinating all aspects of sales administration.

Jessica Putt

Sales Administration Phone: 07 5447 3855
Email: jessica@dowlingneylan.com.au
Jessica has recently joined our team after working as the administrator at an office in Kunda Park. Born in England, Jess has lived on the Sunshine Coast for 5 years after arriving from New Zealand with her family. Jess is enjoying working with the Dowling & Neylan team and looking forward to a long, successful career in real estate.

Bec Innes

PA Phone: 07 5447 3855
Email: bec@dowlingneylan.com.au
Bec's previous work experience in Human Resources has given her an ideal foundation for her new career in Real Estate. Bec's role at Dowling and Neylan is to provide a high level of support to Sam and Karen. This includes co-ordinating advertising and marketing campaigns, photoshoots, arranging property inspections, management of appointments and liaising with clients and service providers. Her greatest strength is her ability to establish strong relationships with people quickly, whilst maintaining a professional and personable approach. Born into a Real Estate family, it was only a matter of time before Bec pursued her career in this dynamic industry. In addition to providing exceptional support to Sam and Karen, she is excited about her future, representing Dowling and Neylan.

ADMINISTRATION

Sue Bidois

Office/Account Administration Phone: 07 5447 3566
Email: sue@dowlingneylan.com.au
Sue has recently joined Dowling & Neylan, coming to us from a background in accounts management with a building company. She has resided in the Noosa area for the past nine years with her family of three children, who all attended the local schools.

PERMANENT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Debbie Alexander

Permanent Property Manager Phone: 07 5447 3566
Email: debbie@dowlingneylan.com.au
Debbie is a highly experienced Property Manager with over 5 years experience working in the local industry. Due to her vast experience in 'Hinterland Property Management', she also possesses a solid and comprehensive understanding in managing acreage properties. Debbie is highly committed to delivering outstanding service to her clients, with a focus on achieving successful outcomes at all times. Her exceptional communication skills and pro-active approach makes her a clear 'standout' in the Property Management sector. Debbie lives in Noosa with her daughter and enjoys working with the professional and friendly team at Dowling & Neylan.

Kristy Geyer

Assistant Permanent Property Manager Phone: 07 5447 3566
Email: kristy@dowlingneylan.com.au
After working in the recruitment industry for 10 years, Kristy has developed highly transferrable skills that will assist her in becoming a professional and respected Property Manager with Dowling & Neylan. Currently under-going her traineeship in Real Estate, Kristy holds an exceptional customer service ability that will enable her to service the business' valuable clients to a high standard. Originally from Melbourne, Kristy relocated to the Coast 3 years ago with her partner and is looking forward to becoming a 'local'.

HOLIDAY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT / RESERVATIONS

Bruce Gregory

Senior Holiday Property Manager Phone: 07 5447 3566
Email: bruce@dowlingneylan.com.au
Bruce has almost 40 years senior management experience in various parts of the service industry both in Australia and New Zealand. He worked for various divisions of ColesMyer for a total of 26 years, as well as other leading Australian retailers and service providers. Whilst at ColesMyer, he was heavily involved in training of Executive Trainees, chairing the Executive Development Committee responsible for the Training program for all Myer stores in New South Wales. Bruce had 15 years in New Zealand working with the countries leading retailers and specialist recruiters and served as a Director and President of the New Zealand Retailers Association as well as Director for the Retail Industry Training Organisation. Bruce is excited about using his skills to ensure the smooth operation of the holiday department thus ensuring that owners and guests alike receive top quality service.

Katrina Wallace

Reservations Phone: 07 5447 3566
Email: katrina@dowlingneylan.com.au

Glenn Cartlidge

Assistant Holiday Property Manager Phone: 07 5447 3566
Email: glenn@dowlingneylan.com.au
With 15 years experience in the tourism and hospitality industry, Glenn has brought a high level of customer service skills and reservations management experience to our holiday rental team and has developed a keen sense of guest's needs and requirements. Glenn's previous experience in hotel management at a leading Sunshine Coast 5 star resort, brings a balanced mix of expert customer service skills and solid reservations management.