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Alice Springs, 0870
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Lyndon Frearson

As General Manager, Lyndon brings a wealth of experience in electrical engineering design and project management to CAT Projects. This includes time in the heavy industry and automotive manufacturing sector, covering roles in project management, engineering and production management, and over five years in the renewable energy sector, including work on the highly successful Bushlight project, developing and managing the capital works program and subsequently as Engineering Manager. During his time with CAT Projects Lyndon has developed extensive experience implementing medium to large scale infrastructure projects including three of the largest solar power plants in Australia while also serving as the Superintendent and Principal Project Manager for the Alice Springs Aquatic Centre, an $18M state of the art indoor aquatic centre. Lyndon’s other work with CAT Projects includes the development of the Alice Solar City program prior to its launch and project managing the Desert Knowledge Australia Solar Centre. Lyndon, who was recently awarded the Young Professional Engineer of the Year Award for the Northern Division 2011 by Engineers Australia, is a National board member of the Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society; represents Australia on Tasks 8 and 13 of the International Energy Agencies’ Photovoltaic Power Systems program; and is a respected advisor to Commonwealth and State/Territory Governments on alternative energy policy development.

Mark Yettica-Paulson

Mark is an Indigenous man from southeast Queensland and northeast NSW regions. He is a founding member of the National Indigenous Youth Movement of Australia (NIYMA) and a member of the Community Advisory Council of the National Australia Bank. Mark is currently a consultant in Leadership and Indigenous Engagement. He has significant experience in leadership management consulting, community education, leadership training, church and community organising and youth work. Mark is a gifted facilitator and presenter with wide-ranging experience including business, government agencies, universities and training institutions, non-government organizations and not-for-profit organizations. Mark's employment history across a range of sectors has crafted an inimitable skill set and wealth of experience. Mark was the ABC 2012 Strictly Speaking grand final winner. Strictly Speaking is the search for Australia's best speaker – from all corners of Australia.