Staff Expertise

As one of the largest planning agencies in WA, our level of expertise is also unparalleled.

Offering qualified and experienced staff across all areas, we are delighted to introduce the following key team members:

  • Management and Senior Associates

    Greg Rowe

    Greg Rowe : Principal and Managing Director

    Greg is the founding Principal and Managing Director of Greg Rowe and Associates since the Company’s inception in 1991. Prior to this, Greg held similar positions in private consultancy for in excess of six years. Before entering private practice, Greg spent some 9 years in various Local Government planning agencies, including senior positions at the City of Bayswater, City of Melville and City of Perth.

    Greg is highly qualified and holds a Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Arts (Urban and Regional Studies/Planning).
    George Hajigabriel

    George Hajigabriel : General Manager

    George has worked alongside Greg since GRA’s inception and also holds qualifications in Urban and Regional Studies/Planning as well as Property Studies.

    George oversees many of the large sub division projects on behalf of GRA’s clients and is especially skilled with co-ordinating multi-disciplinary teams.
    Alan Stewart

    Alan Stewart : Manager - Regions

    Alan has 18 years Town Planning and Project Management experience, with both public and private sectors and in particular with urban regeneration and inner-city environmental improvement projects.

    Alan has considerable experience in the fields of statutory planning, advocacy, appeals, heritage (Aboriginal and European), subdivision design and site concept planning, with a particular focus on urban renewal. Since joining GRA in 2000, Alan has successfully co-ordinated the statutory approval processes for numerous residential and mixed-use developments in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.

    Peter Crook

    Peter Crook : Manager - Project Development

    Peter joined GRA in 2008 with over 30 years experience in residential, commercial, industrial, special purpose land and construction Project Management within both the public and private sectors.
    Matt Young

    Matt Young : Manager - Peel / South West Office

    Matt joined GRA in 2008 after working for over 20 years in Senior Town Planning positions within Local, State and Regional Government in Western Australia and the United Kingdom.

    Previous postings included the City of Mandurah, City of Fremantle, City of Cockburn, Department for Planning and Infrastructure, Bedford Borough Council, Dorset County Council and Purbeck District Council.
    Paul Cunningham

    Paul Cunningham : Manager - Mid West Office

    Paul first joined GRA in 2003. Paul has recently been appointed to manage the Mid West office and its portfolio of projects.
    Claire Richards

    Claire Richards : Senior Associate

    Claire joined GRA as a Town Planner in 2002, after graduating from the School of Urban and Regional Planning at Curtin University in 2001. Since joining the company, Claire has been involved in the successful completion of a number of Town Planning and Project Management projects including Port Bouvard and the Emu Brewery site.
    Darren Evans

    Darren Evans : Senior Associate

    Darren works as a Town Planner and Project Manager with GRA. Prior to joining the Company in 1999, Darren worked at the City of Bayswater and the Department of Transport. In his time at GRA, Darren has been involved with a variety of high profile master planning projects including Glenfield Beach Estate and Woorree New Townsite in the Mid West.
    Doug Smith

    Doug Smith : Senior Associate

    Doug works as a Town Planner and Project Manager in the Peel/South West Office. Doug joined GRA in 2006 and prior to that worked in senior Town Planning positions within Local Government for a period of 22 years.
    Sean Fairfoul

    Sean Fairfoul : Senior Associate

    Sean works as a Town Planner and Project Manager with GRA after joining the company in 2006. Prior to this, Sean spent 11 years as a Town Planner at the Town of Kwinana. Sean has considerable experience in industrial developments, Town Planning Scheme reviews, Scheme Amendments, structure planning, developer contribution schemes, large-scale residential and special rural subdivisions, and reports supporting Liquor Licence applications.
    Kim Kyle

    Kim Kyle : Principal Urban Designer

    Kim joined GRA in 2003 prior to graduating from the School of Urban and Regional Planning at Curtin University. Since joining the company Kim has undertaken the role of managing the Design Studio and been involved with various master planning projects for Clients such as Port Bouvard Ltd and Satterley Property Group.

  • Associates

    Alan Francis

    Alan Francis : Senior Project Manager

    Alan joined Greg Rowe and Associates in 1997 and has worked in the capacity of Senior Draftsperson, Town Planner and Project Manager. Alan spent 2001 to 2003 working in Dunsborough, Western Australia as a Town Planner before returning to GRA in 2004. Alan has been a key member in assisting with project management of the Septimus Roe, Australia Post and Southlands Boulevard Shopping Centre developments.
    Aaron Lohman

    Aaron Lohman : Associate

    Aaron has over seven years Town Planning experience. Prior to joining the Company in 2006, Aaron worked most recently in senior positions at the City of Fremantle and at the City of Joondalup. Aaron has a broad range of experience and understanding of strategic and statutory planning processes.
    Luke Montgomery

    Luke Montgomery : Associate

    Luke joined GRA in 2004, after previously working as a Planning Officer at the Shire of Mundaring. Qualified in Bachelor of Arts (Urban and Regional Planning) Luke has been involved in the successful completion of a variety of GRA’s Town Planning and Project Management projects including Parkerville Highlands and Ravenswood Heights.
    Lynden Semmens

    Lynden Semmens : Associate

    Lynden has been with GRA since 2003, and has worked in both our Perth and Peel Regional Offices. Through his work at GRA, Lynden has been involved with numerous Town Planning, Project Management and Urban Design projects including Warwick Commercial Park and Kardinya Park Shopping Centre.