Meet Our Agents
With 11 agencies from Tamworth, Manilla, Walcha and Quirindi there's a TLSSA agent to meet your needs.
Contact one today to discuss your livestock marketing needs.
Read about them below or click on the business logo for more details.
Chris Paterson
Chris started his career as an agent with Elders in 1987 and worked in Armidale, Tamworth, Walcha and Goulburn before moving back to Tamworth in 1994. In 1995, he and wife Natalie opened Chris Paterson Stock and Station Agent. With over 30 years' experience in the Tamworth area, Chris has vast local knowledge and prides himself on providing professional and honest service. Chris spends his spare time playing cricket and running Heart Angus Stud, which he owns with Natalie and family, on their property at Timbumburi on the outskirts of Tamworth.
Brodie Heron
0409 360 896
South Coast born and bred, Brodie has been an agent for four and half years and spent his first 18 months as part of the Elders traineeship program based in Springsure, QLD. He's now part of the CP team and in winter you'll find him on the rugby league field for the Dungowan Cowboys, in summer on the cricket pitch and, anytime in between, enjoying a beer.
Born and bred in Glenn Innes, Scott has the agency business in his blood, following in his father's footsteps. Scott is a Principal of Davidson Cameron which has 9 branches across the New England and North West. Scott has been in the Tamworth area for 15 years and lives on the outskirts of Tamworth with wife Lizzie and two boys who enjoy pulling their boots on for a trip to the saleyards.
Chris Gooch
0419 334 690
Chris has been an agent since finishing high school at Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School, a popular path for many of our agents. He is also another of our agents to have won the prestigious Australian Livestock and Property Agents Association (ALPA) NSW Young Auctioneer title, winning at the 2014 Sydney Royal Easter Show. Chris described that as " the ultimate goal" and "an honour to hold the title." When he's not working, he helps operate the family farm between Tamworth and Wallabadah with parents Mick and Tracey.
At Elders Tamworth we focus on helping you succeed, whatever your agribusiness goals may be. With experience in Australian agriculture since our beginnings over 180 years ago, Elders has a strong national network, industry links to markets, production expertise, and access to leading agribusiness and farm supply brands. Working with Elders will ensure you find the solution for all your agricultural business needs. Get in contact with our Tamworth Livestock Specialists today.
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Established in 1885 by Mr H L Cousens and then joined by Mr H N Garvin, Garvin and Cousens (G&C) is the oldest business still operating in Tamworth today. The clientele that has stayed and grown with G& C over a hundred years is clear proof of the viability and stability of Tamworth’s oldest stock and station agency. G&C can also lay claim to being the first business in Tamworth to have a telephone installed.
Phillip Hetherington (Principal)
Born and bred at Dungowan and educated at Farrer, Phil has been with Garvin and Cousens for almost 35 years. During that time Phil says that, without a doubt, the biggest change in the industry has been computerisation. " When I started you had a sheep book and a cattle book and away you went. There was an old fellow in the clock house/scales and you’d handwrite the tickets. When the beast came on the scale he’d slide the ticket in, pull the lever down and it would print the weight on the ticket. You’d then go back to the office and write them all out. It used to be a clock face in the old scale house, with a "certified" weighing person and everything was carbon copy – buyer, vendor, agent all got one."
Andrew Warden (Principal)
Andrew Warden, affectionately known as "Wardo" is also Principal at G&C since joining the team in 2011. A Loomberah "native", Andrew graduated from Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School in 2003. In 2010/2011 he won the NSW and Australian Young Auctioneers Competition at Sydney Royal Easter Show, scoring himself a trip to Canada where he competed at the 2011 Calgary Auctioneers World Competition. Andrew is married to Hayley and they have two sons, Buck Walter and Maverick Rex, and another on the way. Wardo enjoys hunting, footy and 1kg rib eye!!!
Ian has been an agent for more than 40 years - 30 of those in the Quirindi and Tamworth saleyards. In December 2021 he was elected President of the association, the fourth time he's served as president.
Without a doubt, he says the biggest change during this time has been the National Livestock Identification Service (NLIS). For the future, his theory is to maintain the status quo.
"Saleyards have always been my business and that’s how I will continue to operate until the day I give it away. The saleyards always have been, and always will be, the best way to market cattle."
Ben Goodman
0408 668134
Ben started his agency career in 2007 after returning from the Northern Territory working on stations ‘Newcastle Waters’ and ‘Auvergne’ for the Consolidated Pastoral Company after completing his Higher School Certificate. Ben is based in Tamworth with a young family and well familiarised with the local district and surrounding towns. Ben’s client base ranges from Southern NSW to the QLD border and he offers a range of marketing ideas and approaches to value add his client's businesses.
Ben Knight
0407 063 868
John Rodd
Daniel MCulloch (Principal)
As a leader in the industry for more than 14 years, Daniel brings unparalleled knowledge and experience to his role as Managing Director of McCulloch Agencies. Awarded for his auctioneering capabilities, Daniel is also prized in the business sphere. A proud father of three daughters, and husband to Karina, Daniel has a family-orientated approach.
Mitchell Swain
A born and bred local, Mitchell is a well-known and reputable community member, with impressive connections and solid relationships. Bringing comprehensive understanding of the livestock industry, from processing facilities to on-farm operations, Mitch has a well-rounded and balanced understanding of what's important to his clients. He thrives on interacting with clients and values the trust they place in him.
Alec Clydsdale
As the junior member of the livestock team, Alec operates with unmatched energy, enthusiasm and will to help. There is no task too big or too small for Alec and his positive attitude is admired by all who are associated with him – from the office to the sale yards. Alec has an insatiable desire to learn and is quick to understand the dynamics of the livestock industry and changing market conditions. He is often considered as one of the industry’s future leaders to watch.
Angus Newcombe (Principal)
Born and bred in Scone, Angus has lived in Tamworth for more than 30 years. He started his career with Jason Goodwin, "a very well respected agent", then moved to Elders before branching out on his own (Angus also owns Country Auctions at Nemingha.) Angus says the biggest changes during his time has been the way people sell their livestock - " More paddock sales, direct selling, Auctions Plus. More people are targeting markets and using more initiative in selling."
Backed by a national network, the Nutrien team can provide access to a wealth of livestock buyers and sellers from across Australia.
Joel Fleming (Principal)
0467 725 195
Joel Fleming is a 2nd generation Stock & Station Agent and has been licensed and working full time in the industry for the past 13 years. He is highly accomplished, being the only person ever to win both the NSW and QLD young auctioneer titles in 2010 and 2011 respectively. He also won 2011 Australian Reserve Champion and the 2012 Australian Champion, a win that saw him go on to compete in the International Livestock Auctioneering Competition at the world-famous Calgary Stampede. When he's not working Joel spends time with his wife Belinda and two young children on their small farm on the outskirts of Tamworth.
Tim Hollis
0409 227 185
Tim joined the Nutrien team in 2022 after a strong agency grounding with JBR in Gunnedah. Born in bred in the New England, and schooled at Farrer Agricultural High School in Tamworth, he has extensive experience in the various aspects of the livestock industry and was previously part of the Landmark Meat & Livestock Network operating throughout Southern & Western NSW. Before becoming an agent, Tim was the first manager at Tamworth Regional Livestock Exchange (TRLX)
Bradley Sadler
0476052093
Bradley is the newest member of the Nutrien team, joining them after finishing high school at Farrer. Hailing from the family farm at Willow Tree, Bradley brings youth and enthusiasm to the team.
Sam Payne (Principal)
Born in Tamworth and educated at The Armidale School (TAS), Sam is as much know on the rugby field as in the saleyards. Before starting as an agent he was regarded as "an extremely talented halfback who, while only slight of build, earned a reputation as a fearless defender and a wonderful passer of the ball with either hand. He played seven tests in his two year International career' (Classic Wallabies) We're yet to see if Sam can still outrun anything in the saleyards.
Andrew Bloomfield (Principal)
Andrew was born and bred in the New England, growing up on his family's wool and sheep property "Karori" east of Walcha. He still lives in the Walcha district with his wife Lizzie and two young sons and is co-principal of Pitt Sons.
Stuart Bell
Stuart is a third generation stock and station agent and has been a "private agent" all his life. His family connection dates back to his grandfather, Keith Bell, who opened his agency in Quirindi in the 1940s. During his time in the industry Stuart has seen many changes including the early introduction of Computer Aided Livestock Marketing (CALM) through to the current day Auctions Plus, has previously served as President of the NSW Stock and Station Agents Association and, most importantly, says he still enjoys what he does.
Troy Davies
0427 157 557
Established in 2011, and previously known as VJ Flett Pty Ltd and (prior to) this VJ Byrnes & Co, Purtle Plevey Agencies (PPA) has had a strong local presence since 1911. The business boasts a strong client base in Manilla, Tamworth, Gunnedah and surrounding northwest NSW and the New England
Originally from Collarenabri, Patrick has more than 30 years experience in the Stock & Station agency industry. An award winning Auctioneer, he is regarded as one of the best in the business. Whether marketing livestock, property, machinery or water licenses Patrick has market knowledge and access to contacts that is "unparalleled". He says the biggest change in the industry has been the introduction of the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) which now seems to work 'fairly well."
Samuel Plevey (Director)
0427 856 223
Samuel has 10 years experience in the Stock & Station agency industry. Having grown up in and around the agency business, Samuel has a broad knowledge of all facets of the industry. He is passionate about the rural sector and is highly regarded by clients and industry participants alike. An accomplished auctioneer, Samuel prides himself on understanding people’s needs and how to achieve the best possible results.
Michael Purtle
Michael also has the stock and station business running through his veins and since finishing the HSC in 2020 has become a full-time member of the PPA team. He brings youth and enthusiasm and already has competed in the Young Auctioneers final at the Sydney Royal in 2022. This is a young man with a big future.
Ken Jarrett (Livestock Sales)
0408 700 563
Born and bred in Dungowan, Ken started as a yardman in 1989 and , in more than 30 years in the industry can recall three different saleyards. " I remember my father buying and selling through the Northgate saleyards (now the Northgate Shopping Centre), when I was 2 or 3 buying Devon steers in the 1970’s."
Baden Chaffey
0488 697 416
Baden started with Ray White Tamworth in early 2020 working as a Licensed Real Estate Agent in the rural property sector. He brings a wealth of experience, coming from an eight year background as a Stock and Station Agent and accomplished auctioneer. Growing up on a mixed farming property in Tamworth surrounds, Baden has a good knowledge and understanding of the Hunter New England area.
