Board

Chris Taylor

President

With a construction industry career spanning many years, Chris started his career in finance before progressing through the ranks of family owned, Taylor Builders Pty Ltd.

Currently the Managing Director, he has held a number of roles and has significant industry and business experience. His extensive credentials include a Bachelor of Commerce, Post-Graduate Diploma in Construction, Open Builders Licence and a Bachelor of Laws.

He has a passion for training and is a big supporter of apprentices.

Angela Scott

Housing Sector Committee Chair

Angela is Director of Bungalow, a custom home building business based in Hervey Bay and also owns a private certification business, Coast Wide Certification QLD, and a custom home builders business consultancy, Designher Builder.

Following completion of her science degree, Angela completed her Certificate IV in building and construction, a Certificate IV in project management, as well as completing the training to enable her to provide energy rating certificates using BERS Pro to other builders within the Wide Bay region.

She runs all aspects of the business from administration through to design and drafting all of their client’s custom homes.

Justin Stainton

Construction Sector Committee Chair

A third generation builder with over 25 years of industry experience, Justin is General Manager and a director of RCQ Projects having worked in several positions within the company. Prior to that Justin worked in his family’s business renowned for award winning design and construction of high-end housing.

Having served previously on the state Housing Committee and as a local committee member of the North Queensland and Sunshine Coast, Justin has a wealth of experience in both residential and commercial sectors. He holds degrees in construction management and law and is strong advocate for industry fairness and sustainability.

Don Dixon

Board Member

Don brings a variety of industry experience. Following completion of apprenticeship in carpentry and joinery, Don traded as a building contractor for eight years, followed by roles as site manager, project manager and marketing manager within the Lend Lease Group of companies in New South Wales. Moving to Queensland in 2002, he has spent 15 years operating a building consultancy practice, specialising in dispute and litigation.

Don also holds an Open Builder Licence, a Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing, has completed a completed residential inspectors course, is certified in asbestos removal and is also a Pool Safety Inspector.

Richard Field

Board Member

Richard Field is the Founder and Director of Richard Field Constructions, established in 1997. A qualified Construction Manager (BAppSc – QUT 1999) and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Builders, Richard has successfully delivered diverse, award-winning projects across Far North Queensland for public and private clients.

His leadership reflects a commitment to quality, safety, design excellence, and environmental sustainability, with a particular expertise in construction for tropical climates. Richard cares deeply for collaboration and continual innovation to strengthen industry standards.

Ben Garland

Board Member

Ben started his career as a carpenter and joiner in 1995 and has worked in the residential construction sector ever since.

He is currently the Executive General Manager of Construction for Coral Homes where he oversees the construction of approximately 1,100 detached homes per year. In his current role, he also manages HSE, Warranty, Risk and Legal Compliance for the company which are all critical areas for compliance.

He has been on the Master Builders Housing Sector Committee for the past 12 years and looks forward to using this experience to make a proactive contribution at the Board level.

Kent Jenner

Board Member

Kent has been in the construction industry since 1988 and has experience in both the housing and construction sectors, project management, design and board representation. With a Bachelor of Applied Science majoring in construction management, he has completed more than 800 specialty housing projects in both design and construction, as well as managing many commercial projects throughout Queensland.

He is a member of both the Master Builders Housing Sector Committee and Construction Sector Committee and lives by the ethos of providing unique, thoughtful and professional building services to an industry undertaking rapid change.

Rod McDonald

Board Member

Rod is a seasoned executive and company director with an extensive background in construction and property development. He has held senior roles at Multiplex, MAB Corporation and Lucon, contributing to major projects across Australia. Rod brings a practical understanding of project delivery, business development and stakeholder engagement, underpinned by trusted relationships across government, industry and the private sector.