Darren Kennedy
General Manager
Darren has worked in the structural steel industry for over 20 years.
Having completed an apprenticeship as a Heavy Fabrication Engineer with MJH Engineering, he has gained extensive hands-on knowledge with all aspects of heavy steel fabrication and erection.
This practical knowledge has proved invaluable when communicating and planning projects with our clients, maintaining an emphasis on 'Keeping things simple'
Kelly Bean
Administration/Accounts
Kelly has built a career in the debt collection industry. Her most recent role was working for New Zealand Defence as a credit controller.
Kelly looks after the day to day finances and payroll systems at Draft It.
Bevin Thirkell
Tekla Expert / Project Manager
Bevin has worked in the steel industry for 13 years. Starting out as a junior draftsman, Bevin has managed small and large offices in New Zealand and The Philippines. Throughout his years of drafting he has gained a unique understanding of Tekla Structures our software choice allowing him to manipulate the program with ease to get the best out of it.
He has a wealth of knowledge which helps in planning / managing and executing projects to the highest of standards.
Structural Steel Detailer / Project Manager
Shane has had over 10 years experience in all aspects of fabrication including fabrication & erection of heavy steel structures, problem solving & fixing site issues, performed high-quality metal arc welding for site weld testing, plant maintenance ranging from shut down work at steel mills to working with Injection molders, building and installing kiwi fruit conveyors and colour sort machines. He was also self-employed for 12 years running a successful car detailing business.
This background has helped him excel for the last 6 years in his current role as a senior project manager / senior Tekla draftsman.
