Dean comes to O’Connell’s Refrigeration and Air-conditioning with over 10 years’ experience in the field. Before Dean commenced with O’Connell’s, Dean worked for a local company based in Albury for 7 years before moving onto a new challenge.

Dean commenced with O’Connell’s early 2022 being the most senior refrigeration technician at the time. Dean’s vision was always to venture out on his own however the opportunity to acquire O’Connells came at just the right moment. By taking on the business, Dean could also satisfy his other desires, such as creating a great workplace to work, support and develop his team. Dean’s expertise within the trade comes with the pride and value of the work he performs and to deliver ongoing positive results for his customers with ensuring our staff are getting the most out of their days work and the mentorship they need to excel in their development.

Dean is dedicated in delivering loyalty, honesty, reassurance and quality work. Dean is always at the forefront on ensuring that our customers or being looked after and attended to and having a positive experience with us here at O’Connell’s.

When Dean isn’t at work, you’ll find him working on projects around the house or tinkering with his boy’s toys in his man cave. Dean and Georgia enjoy spending quality time camping, 4WDing, and riding motorbikes together. Dean values his relationships with his family and friends.

Georgia brings her dedication and experience in business to O’Connell’s, supporting Dean in the company’s operations and building on a solid foundation. As an experienced Human Resources Professional in her current working career, Georgia contributes a wealth of expertise to O’Connell’s, focusing on providing reliable, trustworthy service to our region and maintaining strong, healthy relationships within the company. Georgia also manages our social media accounts keeping the community informed about our ventures and projects the company is completing.

Georgia is known for her hard work and impactful presence, being active in the community, she serves as a Local Board Member for Albury Wodonga Connected Communities and often spends her weekends at local footy clubs and restaurants working.

In her personal time, Georgia enjoys staying fit by attending the gym and running with Zeus, their beloved furry companion. She has a passion for detailing anything she can get her hands on, from the house to cars. On weekends, you’ll find Georgia gardening, 4WDing, camping, and horse riding. She also loves hip hop dancing and listening to music.

Tom has recently joined O’Connells in the last couple of months bringing a solid background in both domestic and commercial air conditioning. Tom is keen to be a part of more projects in commercial refrigeration and is eager to enhance his skills in this area. Having completed his apprenticeship with another local company this year, Tom is now a Qualified Technician! A huge congratulations, Tom! Completing an apprenticeship is no easy feat! 

The crew looks forward to working with you on various projects and being able to provide you with opportunities to continue your development within the trade.

Outside of work, you will find Tom enjoying camping, 4WD and spending quality time with family and friends. His not one to be shy of a chat and always up for a laugh, loves a good conversation, and is always ready to tackle any challenge that comes his way.

Brady has been in the trade for 6 years and growing. Brady is continuously building his expertise and enjoys the range of different work that O’Connells provides.

Brady joined O’Connell’s in early 2023, seeking a new challenge and aiming to enhance his commercial refrigeration skills.

Brady brings a wealth of experience in residential heating and cooling, including reverse cycle high wall split systems, multi-head systems, ceiling cassette, ducted reverse cycle systems, and evaporative coolers. He also has extensive knowledge in commercial air conditioning (packaged units, VRV units) and commercial refrigeration, covering cool rooms, freezer rooms, bar systems, glycol systems, supermarket rack systems, and dairy milk vats.

In his free time, Brady enjoys 4WDing, camping, hunting, fishing, and motorbike riding. He values spending quality time with his family and friends.

Travis holds a background in factory work, operating machines and forklifts. In early 2023, he decided to pursue a career change to prioritise a better work-life balance for himself and his children.

Travis is known affectionately as “Super Dad,” Travis expertly juggles his responsibilities of raising his children, studying, working, and managing the various commitments that come with parenthood.

Travis is currently completing his four-year apprenticeship with O’Connell’s Refrigeration and Air-conditioning and is enjoying being hands on and working on new jobs every week and being apart of a close team environment. He is thoroughly enjoying the new challenge and the mental stimulation that this career change brings.

In his spare time, Travis enjoys playing and watching basketball and spending quality time with family and friends and values his time spent with his children.

I love working with people and I am all about making work fun and not a chore!

I’ve been in administrative roles for a while now and started my career in business administration as a practice manager in a dental surgery. I made the shift into administration following many years of working as a dental nurse. The one thing I love about my job is being able to help people and delivering a great outcome, for both the customer and the organisations I have worked for.

The variety of roles over the years, across a number of different organisations, has provided me with invaluable experience across many different industries. Whilst most industries are unique, having a broad experience allows me to be more effective regardless of where I work.

Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family, which includes my partner, two adult children and my granddaughter. I’ve become a bit of a gym nut over the last few years, loving my walks and spending any time I can near the beach.