These are our Directors and Registered Builders, Ian and Matt.
Ian Furnivall
Ian is the Director and Company Secretary at Progen Building Group and is responsible for relationship network development and procurement.
Ian’s experience spans across the entire remit of the building process, with many years in Senior Executive Management positions at one of the top three project builders in WA. Being an HIA and MBA Member and a HIA IR & Legal Comimittee Member, Ian brings a wealth of industry experience to the team and is a Registered Builder.
Matthew Bailey
Matthew is the Managing Director at Progen Building Group and looks after the day to day operations of the business. Matthew started his career in the building industry as a qualified carpenter with extensive experience in all aspects of the building process from beginning to end.
Now an HIA and MBA Member and a member of the HIA Regional Technical Commitee, Matthew stays on the pulse of new building methods and combined with Builder’s Registration, Matthew has considerable knowledge and expertise across the entire remit of the building process including financial management, project management and control.
Xavier Deering
Xavier Deering
Xavier is the Construction Manager at Progen Homes. Xavier began his career in the construction industry as a qualified plasterer. Over the years, Xavier has experienced many aspects of the building industry from trades, sales and supervising.
His industry experience allows him to have a customer-focused and solution-based way of thinking in his role. His experience as a Site Supervisor spans over 10 years across a number of Perth’s largest residential builders.
Xavier joined the Progen Building Group team in 2020 and has brought a wealth of knowledge and industry experience along with him that the team values greatly.
Annabel Kidd
Annabel Kidd
Annabel is the Marketing Manager at Progen Homes. With over 10 years of marketing experience and more than seven of those in the construction industry, Annabel’s invested her skills to develop the Progen Homes brand.
A Graphic Designer by trade, Annabel brings a creative edge to the marketing that we use to connect with our potential customers and the way in which we communicate online.
With a key focus on visuals and language Annabel’s core aim is to make Progen Homes a brand that sticks.
Alex Furnivall
Alex Furnivall
Alex is passionate about helping people into their dream home and making the process as smooth as possible, this is why he is our Scheduler and Estimator.
With over eight years of experience in the industry, Alex has gained his experience through a number of different roles in the building industry both in Perth and the UK.
His attention to detail, construction knowledge and understanding of the clients’ needs is second to none, which makes him a valuable member of the Progen Homes team.
Larnie Clark
Larnie Clark
With over ten years of experience in the residential building industry, Larnie brings with her valuable knowledge in pre-construction, administration, and interior design.
An Interior Designer, with a qualification in Interior Design and Decoration, Larnie is able to guide clients with their selections and design decisions throughout the process with her keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
Passionate about expending on a client’s dreams and ideals, her focus is making it all possible and guiding customers into a home that feels like an extension of themselves and their lifestyles.
Slade Brown-Neaves
Slade Brown-Neaves
Slade has been in the construction industry for over 37 years, safe to say he has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to providing quality and attention to detail during the building process. Starting his experience as a bricklayer and carpenter’s offsider, Slade has worked his way through various roles in the construction industry as Scheduler to Site Manager for a number of large and boutique builders in Perth.
Slade’s experience allows him to approach jobs with a strong focus on process. He believes that the correct sequence of activities has a direct correlation to the quality of the finished home, and this is where he excels.
Jason Shaw
Jason Shaw
Jason is an experienced multi-award-winning building Designer who is passionate about creating sustainable and considered home designs.
Motivated by a thirst for knowledge and to collaborate with customers, Jason’s experience covers a wide variety of styles and typologies including designing for multiple specifications and lot sizes for both single and double storey homes constructed in brick, timber, steel and composite materials.
Adrian Keating
Adrian Keating
Adrian joins us with a wealth of experience and knowledge in the construction industry. Adrian started as a Roof Tiling Subcontractor at the age of 18. Since his beginnings in the industry, Adrian worked his way into a position as Regional Construction Manager in 2003 and in 2005 was awarded Supervisor of the Year. Adrian is the go-to guy for technical advice and industry information. His honesty and years of experience bring so much value to our team and to our customers.
Chloe Bailey
Chloe Bailey
Chloe is our Administration and Accounts Coordinator and works behind the scenes to keep things organised and up to date.
Chloe has worked in many different industries across human resources and administration roles and holds tertiary qualifications in Business and HR. This range of experience and skills enable Chloe to assist in many facets of the business.
Kira Scott
Kira Scott
Progen is excited to introduce Kira Scott as its new Senior Accounts Officer. With over 16.5 years of experience in the accounts field, Kira has built a strong background in both payables and receivables, primarily within the construction industry. Kira's journey into construction was somewhat accidental—having started as an arts and literary student before earning TAFE diplomas and business studies qualifications. She eventually transitioned into accounts roles across various industries before landing her first position in construction in 2008. Since then, she has found the field incredibly rewarding, constantly learning, and contributing to one of the most significant investments people will ever make: their homes.