About Us
I wanted to build a scaffolding team the industry would recognise for an uncompromising focus on safety and professional service.
-Di Barry, CEO
Commenced: December 2008
Skills: A talented scaffolder who has a high level of understanding of the technicalities of the job.
Brock has recently taken on the position of Site Manager and in addition to scaffolding duties is responsible for overseeing the scaffolding team and inspecting scaffold builds to ensure the highest level of safety and compliance.
Kevin Barry
Founder of Grove Scaff 1983 - 2011
Grove Scaff is not the same business it was at the end of Kevin’s “reign” in 2011 and it certainly is different without him at the helm. However, his presence continues to be felt and his deep held values of excellence in presentation, meaningful customer relationships and timely delivery of services remain the cornerstone of how we operate today.
I know he would be proud of the team and maybe he would be pleasantly surprised at how our combined effort has grown his legacy. Either way I am sure there would be Southwark’s all round!
Meet the Team
Brad Sumner
Principal Estimator
Commenced as our Principal Estimator in November 2022 after 10 years on the tools. Brad has extensive technical knowledge and is always keen to extend himself.
Spare time pursuits:
Loves the footy and is a long time player with the Golden Grove Football Club. Pretty handy with the golf stick too
Brock Duffield
Site Manager
A talented scaffolder and Site Supervisor with a can-do attitude and a high level of understanding of the technicalities of the job. A real asset to the team with more than 15 years scaffolding experience.
Spare time pursuits:
A proud Aussie who loves camping, fishing and shooting. In 2020 he achieved certification as a helicopter pilot.
Lee Franklin
Intermediate Scaffolder
A very experienced scaffolder and estimator who knows how to get the job done safely and on time.
Spare time pursuits:
Self proclaimed table tennis champion and father of "Mini Me"
Edison!
Jimmy Thomas
Intermediate Scaffolder
An experienced scaffolder with an eye for detail and growing into a brilliant site supervisor.
Always provides an exceptional level of customer service.
Spare time pursuits:
A social butterfly and a lover of good music, Jimmy frequents the music festival scene.
Josh Glenn
Intermediate Scaffolder
Josh is a capable scaffolder who adds real value to the team with his can-do attitude and attention to detail.
Spare time pursuits:
Josh can regularly be found at a golf course around Adelaide.
He loves the AFL and plays footy at a high level.
Fred Hillmer
Intermediate Scaffolder
The 'Big' German is the brains behind a customised walk-through frame that we affectionately call the "The Himmler." Perfect solution for stair access.
Spare time pursuits:
Riding dirt bikes and crewing for a sprint car team
Todd Barry
Intermediate Scaffolder
A great team player and quick to grasp a variety of scaffolding applications. Todd is also a qualified carpenter which adds great value to our skill set on site.
Spare time pursuits:
Handy with a skid steer and pretty quick on a dirt bike too.
Tyler Pomery
Basic Scaffolder
Tyler started working with Grove Scaff in 2023 and is a great addition to the team. He is currently completing his training via the Certificate III in Scaffolding.
Spare time pursuits:
Tyler competes in Jiujitsu and enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids.
Eric Rigney
Basic Scaffolder
Eric joined Grove Scaff in January 2022 as our trainee storeman and since has gained his basic scaffolder ticket.
Spare time pursuits:
Eric loves to play footy and Super League Pool.
Adam Sumner
Maintenance Manager
Adam has come on board as Grove Scaff's Maintenance Manager.
He is integral to ensuring scaffold is well presented and maintained.
Spare time pursuits:
Ellie Kerin
Administration and Personal Assistant
Ellie started in late 2024. She provides a warm, friendly and bubbly presence in the Grove Scaff office.
Spare time pursuits:
Ellie enjoys spending time with her fur babies, loves the beach and a good reformer class.
Emma Roydhouse
Administration
Emma works part time in the office, helping Di, Brad and Ellie. She is always up for a coffee and a laugh.
Spare time pursuits:
Emma loves being outside, pilates and spending time with her family and dog.