Meet the Team
From Family Start-Up to High-Performing Specialist Crew
Forefront Restoration was founded in 2022 with a clear purpose: to bring together structural expertise, restoration capability and a team culture that delivers real results.
Born from industry insight and built by experience, we’ve grown fast, but our values remain the same. We lead with professionalism, operate with urgency, and never lose sight of the responsibility our work carries.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Co-Founder & Director
Keagan Playle
With more than 8 years of hands-on restoration experience, Keagan’s forensic-level approach underpins Forefront’s reputation for precision, control and outstanding results.
Director
Crystal Raine
With a background in management and payroll, Crystal plays a key role in supporting the business and fostering a strong, culture-driven workplace. Focused on people, accountability, and teamwork, she is passionate about creating an environment where both the team and the business can thrive.
Co-Founder & Director
Kayne Hanley
A qualified carpenter with a strong background in management, Kayne identified a gap in the market for a true structural and restoration solution, bringing speed, quality and reliability under one roof.
Director
Jazmin Hanley
Driven by the belief that strong culture builds strong teams, they focus on creating a workplace grounded in integrity, accountability, and respect.
Operations Manager
Shawn Norgrove
With over 25 years of management experience, Shawn oversees the day-to-day operational workflows, coordinating teams, processes and resources to ensure smooth and efficient business performance.
Project Manager
Blayke Martin
Blayke leads our team with a deep understanding of disaster recovery and restoration. His leadership and technical expertise ensure that every job is handled with urgency, precision and care.
Safety Manager
Lance Lloyd
With a strong background in workplace safety and compliance, Lance oversees the systems and processes that help protect both our people and clients. Passionate about creating a proactive safety culture, he plays an integral role in ensuring Forefront operates with accountability, consistency, and care.
Admin Manager
Brittney Stevenson
With a strong focus on organisation and team support, Britt plays an essential role in keeping Forefront running efficiently behind the scenes. Committed to keeping operations organised and running smoothly within a positive workplace environment. She helps foster a culture grounded in communication, teamwork, integrity, and accountability.
Our Technicians and Crew
Beyond our leadership, the dedicated technicians and site crews at Forefront Restoration are the heart of our operation. Each member is highly trained and certified, while being supported by our investment in continuous training and top-tier equipment, delivering you a high-performing unit, ready to respond with the speed and technical skill your project demands.
Storeperson
Andy Raine
Warehouse Manager
Anthony Meesen
Technician
Carlo Bernard
Senior Technician
Cooper Norgrove
Senior Technician
Corey Reginato
Senior Technician
Dan Howell
Senior Technician
Daniel Cullen
Technician
Dylan Brennan
Administrator
Elisha Pham
Technician
Gio Prelec
Technician
Harry Rasmussen
Senior Technician
Jake Stevenson
Senior Technician
Joe Hadfield
Senior Technician
Jordan Donnelly
Technician
Jordan Luong
Senior Technician
Lochlan Muchow
Technician
Taine Wattie
Technician
Tyler Luong
Our Growth Story
What started with one ute and a passion to deliver on quality in late 2022 has rapidly evolved into a trusted, high-performing operation with multiple crews and a fully equipped fleet able to service South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
That momentum comes from more than technical skill. It’s driven by a team wired for fast decisions, high standards, and taking charge, ready to respond when the stakes are high and the margin for error is zero.
Want to be part of the team?
