The Team

John is the driving force behind JRM, with extensive forestry, civil and contract management experience. He has successfully managed and grown JRM Resources’ operations, since inception in 2011.

A qualified heavy diesel fitter by trade, John has developed his skills and industry knowledge from the ground up enabling him to consistently provide innovative solutions. His passion is evident in everything he does and his revolutionary thinking coupled with his practical hands on experience allow him to lead JRM from strength to strength.

Robert has over 40 years’ experience in the forestry, mining and civil industries. His previous roles as a forest worker and earthmoving contractor gave him valuable experience in managing contract works and people. Robert assists with the management of projects and provides valuable supervision of onsite operations.

John Silverthorne joined as a shareholder in JRM to refocus its operations on not only land clearing and timbre residue solutions but to start to finish service provider for operations. John not only is a shareholder in the business but as well as a superintendent onsite, planning and management of all operational and maintenance requirements for projects.

Scott has 15 years’ experience within mining and civil industry and joined the JRM team in 2021.With a Bachelor of Science (Applied Geology) Prior to JRM Scott worked as a Project Manager, Estimator and in Geological Technical Services across a range of projects both in underground and open pit operations.

JRM is proud to have an incredible team of supervisors, safety advisors, operators and administration staff on the ground working together. 

Joining JRM in 2018, Lisa has proved invaluable to the team. With her thorough knowledge, experience and drive for improvement she ensures that JRM is always a step ahead in the areas of administration, finance and accounts. Lisa has completed a Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Financial Planning) and has an extensive history in management and finance roles across various industries. Out of the office Lisa enjoys cooking, dining out and loves to travel.

With over 20 years’ experience working in the transport, civil and mining industry, I am a competent professional with a proven record of accomplishment in managing a highly commercial operation in a fast-paced environment. With experience of effectively running successful Business functions in high pressure environments that meet the needs of the business while also meeting the client’s expectations in quality, serviceability and reliability. Having worked as an employee, sub-contractor, manager and business owner, it has given me the skills and a greater understanding of effective communication on all levels to coordinate, manage and monitor the workings of various personnel within a team to maximize output.

With over 25 years of experience in recruitment and human resources, Bronwyn is passionate about building strong, compliant, and engaged workplaces. As the HR Manager at JRM Resources and the proud owner of a boutique HR consultancy, she thrives on supporting SME businesses in achieving their workplace compliance and engagement goals. Bronwyn’s expertise spans across talent attraction and retention, performance management, workplace compliance, and injury management—all critical to sustaining operational excellence in our industry. She takes a hands-on, people-first approach, working closely with leadership and employees to foster a workplace where individuals feel valued, engaged, and empowered to succeed.

With over 20 years in the trenches of safety, Brian is has witnessed more interesting than he ever thought possible. Having seen every shortcut, reckless decision, and near-miss imaginable, he’s long since lost any belief that common sense is common. But that doesn’t mean he’s given up. Far from it. Brian takes a no-nonsense, practical approach to safety—developing systems and procedures that real people can actually follow while still keeping things compliant with the powers that be. He knows that paperwork doesn’t save lives, but smart, realistic safety practices do. If you want sugarcoating, look elsewhere. If you want someone who’s seen it all and still fights to keep people from making preventable mistakes, Brian’s your guy.