Our Team Members
Ben Orton
Director
A dynamic, dedicated management professional with 15+ years’ experience across the property industry, from construction and project management to onsite property management. His knowledge of all aspects of the industry, backed by excellent communication and people skills, enables him to anticipate the needs of tenants and owners alike and ensure optimum performance for Prestige Residential properties.
Contact Details:
e. ben@prestigeresidential.net.au
m. 0477 414 598
Our Team Members
Kiefer Toland
Group Operations Manager
A seasoned management rights and hotel professional having led luxury serviced apartment, hotel operations and complex multi-layered community title schemes throughout Australia and New Zealand over the past decade. Specialising in new developments from pre-opening through to operations, strategic positioning, executive leadership and innovative practices. Kiefer is an exceptionally engaging and ethical leader who possesses an entrepreneurial vision with a focus on creating enduring value through strong relationships.
Our Team Members
Kylie English
Group General Manager
An experienced and diverse operator in the hotel apartment letting sector on the front line and at a corporate strategic level. With over 20 years in the letting industry, her experience includes development project management, revenue management, permanent rentals, building management, pre-opening and operations management covering a large portfolio throughout Australia and New Zealand. Kylie is committed to and understands the importance of effective professional relationships which doesn’t come without a focus on delivering the service and market knowledge necessary to achieve quality results.
Riverscape
Jason Whitlock
Building Manager
With 8+ years in the property game Jason brings a passion in dealing with all issues head on, while communicating in a calm and assertive manner. Jason has a wide amount of experience in confidently communicating with all clients.
Ephraim Island
Kelly Chadburn
Building Manager
Kelly has worked in Administration since 1998. Based in the UK until 2008 Kelly worked for industries including Architecture, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing, Insurance, Quality Assurance and the Energy Industry. Her roles included Personal Assistant to Directors, Office Manager, Events Manager and Head Receptionist as well as being responsible for coordinating marketing and membership lists. Kelly's experience and expertise with the microsoft suite and ability to troubleshoot and simplify systems can be utilised across many sectors.
Ephraim Island
Correen Hurley
Property / Sales Manager
Privileged to have been in the hospitality industry from an early age operating licensed premises, restaurants, accommodation in New Zealand and Australia, also in Australia Stata Title management, building/caretaking management and Property Management.
A member of Skal International Australia an Association of Travel and Tourism Professionals currently hold the position of International Councillor for Australia.
Ephraim Island
Scott Chadburn
Building Manager
Scott has worked in Hospitality Management, Residential Care Management and Security for 25 years. His Hospitality experience ranges from small family run restaurants to managing silver service for large chain hotels in the UK. From this Scott moved to Residential Care Home Management where he was responsible for budgeting, human resources, client welfare, infrastructure maintenance and much more. Scott's Security experience has been in a supervisory role for a luxury private resort on the Gold Coast.
Ephraim Island
Phil Duckett
Caretaker
Phil is a City & Guilds time served carpenter and joiner originally from the UK. He ran the company joinery shop shortly after completing his apprenticeship, before leaving to start his own successful joinery manufacturing business. Emigrating to Australia in 2007 with his wife and Children he has continued using his skills and in July 2021 he brought his wide ranging experience to Ephraim Island.
Ephraim Island
Peter Bracken
Caretaker
Peter came to Ephraim after retiring from a 20-year career in the Queensland Police Force. Peter has been happily employed at Ephraim Island since 2006 and has watched the construction of more than half of the buildings, Peter’s calm and friendly demeanour and knowledge of the island has made him an integral part of our Ephraim Island community.
Yungaba
Elisha Machaalani
Property Manager
With nine years of experience in the real estate industry, and a commitment to deliver, Elisha has elevated service expectations and takes away the stress of managing your investment property. Confident to operate in your best interests and prepared to add the finishing touches, her friendly and approachable personality is highly regarded by her clients. Attentive. Communicative. Reliable. It’s how she’s built a reputation of prestige service.
Phone: 0407 749 290
Email: rentals@yungabakp.com.au
Tingirana
Rhianna Dempsey
Guest Service Agent
Rhianna has over 10 years of experience working in a wide range of areas in the hospitality and tourism industries. In 2017 she began working in guest services departments within luxury resorts. Starting as a guest service agent, her dedication and ability to build strong relationships with guests helped her grow into a front office supervisor role.
Rhianna’s warm and friendly personality as well as her meticulous eye for detail and organisational skills, have all played a key role in her success.
Rhianna is a valuable member of prestige residential and will always welcome you with a smile.
Tingirana
Nicki Webb
Guest Service Agent
Nicki is a good humoured foodie at heart. With a lifetime of hospitality experience, Nicki is the go to person when it comes to locations to dine and explore on the Sunshine Coast. Living in Noosa for the past 20 years outlines the experience in the local experiences that can be sought.
Tingirana
Marine Digard
Hotel Manager
Marine is a hardworking and versatile hands-on manager with proactive problem-solving skills. Originally from France Marine has resided in Sunshine Coast and worked in Noosa for 7 years and is now an Australian Citizen. She has a Master’s degree in business and Communication Strategies and thrives on taking on new challenges. Marine is passionate about her job and strongly values her relationship with guests and partners.
Tingirana
Sabina Pintea
Guest Service Agent
Sabina joined the team at Tingirana as a Guest Service Agent in January 2020 not long after relocating to Australia from Mallorca (Spain).
With over 6 years experience working in luxury resorts all over the world, Sabina is an asset to the Tingirana Team. Her ambitious and strong willed work ethic never goes unnoticed.
Tingirana
Brian Smith
Head of Maintenance
Brian 'LUCKY' Smith also known as MR Noosa is the caretaking maintenance manager of Tingirana. Brian has a wealth of experience in maintenance, Products and customer service. All of his attributes are put to the test daily, with no day being the same at Tingirana. Guests and visitors love the personable and professional approach Brian gives.
High Street
Holly Lee
Property Manager
Known for her commitment to her clients and their investments, Holly brings a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of Property Management to the team. Her genuine nature and meticulous attention to detail not only makes her extremely approachable, but you’ll also have peace of mind that nothing will be overlooked. Over the last five years, Holly has built many great relationships with both Tenants and Landlords by consistently showing that she is someone they can rely on and trust to get the job done. Holly believes that following through with what she says she will do is the most important aspect of providing excellent customer service.
While not at work, Holly likes to spend her time drinking coffee with friends, entertaining her nieces and nephews, but more importantly, you will find her patting every dog she comes across.
High Street
Brett Staines
Building Manager
After 30+years of being a Professional Firefighter in Sydney’s western suburbs it was time for a sea change.
Brett and his family moved to the Sunshine Coast where he gained employment as the On-site Manager then to be promoted to Building Manager due to his experience and commitment to the role and the buildings.
High Street
Jessica East
Administrator - Sales and Property Management
Jessica leads the administration for our sales and property management teams. With a background in retail, tourism and hospitality Jess is hard-working, focused and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Her assertive and positive attitude means she keeps the agents on their toes while ensuring everything is running smoothly.
Jessica has achieved a long list of sporting achievements including playing state league netball and on weekends, enjoys hanging out with family in the local area.