Richard is a Partner and Senior Sales Agronomist here at NTS Rural. He played a big part in establishing the company way back in 2007, and under his watchful guidance has seen the company grow into an integral part of the local community.

Richard grew up in both the Shea-Oak Log and Freeling areas, and has accrued over 25 years experience in the farming industry. He is a relaxed, and easy going fellow whom prides himself in embracing change, whilst offering his wealth of knowledge and experience to his customers, and endeavours to see his clients business' become profitable and sustainable.

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Richard has keen interests in a variety of sports, as well as thoroughbred ownership. He is a past President of the RSMU Football Club and remains involved as a committee member. He enjoys spending his spare time with his friends and family, specifically his wife Shannon, and three children William, Kelsey and Mitchell.

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Richard believes that the most satisfying part of his job is seeing his clients develop successful and profitable businesses. He cherishes the personal relationships and trust that has been established with his clientele since the inception of NTS Rural, and encourages you to do business with NTS Rural, as "we are a local, independent, mature business that care about our clients!"

Jason is a Partner/Manager here at NTS Rural and came on board in 2018. Having grown up in the Clare area, and been in Kapunda for the last 20 years, he brings some 23 years worth of industry knowledge to us. Jason is an honest, loyal and hard working individual with experience in procurement, sales, and managing people. He takes great satisfaction in seeing his staff develop in their roles, whilst helping NTS clients grow and develop their businesses.

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Jason lives a hugely active lifestyle with keen interests in AFL; (Involved with Kapunda Football Club and Central District Football Club), Golf, Cricket, Basketball, Horse Racing and Agriculture, but is a family man at heart, enjoying spending time with his wife, Tab, and three children, Ruby, George and Sadie.

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Jason has a passion for building healthy relationships with his staff and customers and is an advocate for expanding NTS Rural's customer base as "we are a local business, staffed and run by local people whom make local decisions with our clients always front of mind. We offer a broad range of quality products, backed by local knowledge, from quality people whom provide quality service!"
 

Andrew is a Partner in NTS Rural and was one of the pioneering founders of the company, back in 2007. With over 25 years experience in farming and Agribusiness, Andrew is also a 4th Generation 'Logger' that grew up in the Shea-Oak Log area. Andrew specialises in Fertiliser Distribution whilst also maintaining an avid interest in pig husbandry and farming.

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Supported by wife Kendel, and children Angus, and Harriet, Andrew finds the success of NTS Rural immensely satisfying, having seen the company develop into a successful, local business that has the capacity to compete on an equal footing with the larger, corporate companies. Quite simply, Andrew implores you to deal with NTS Rural as "we offer a quality product, with quality service, backed by quality local people!"
 

Dwayne is our mobile Salesman that is based out of Mallala and has been with us since 2010. Growing up in Owen with an ongoing interest in agriculture, Dwayne brings over 20 years industry experience to NTS Rural and prides himself on being an honest, reliable and loyal bloke. He specialises in Animal Health and General Merchandise and thrives on helping our customers with all their business necessities.

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Dwayne enjoys the outdoors, and can usually be found camping or watching his children, Jacob, Mackenzie, Rileigh and Lucas playing sport. Dwayne is also heavily involved at the Mallala Football Club, and he also enjoys spending time catching up with friends and family in the company of his wife, Peta.

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Dwayne cherishes the laughs and friendships that he shares with our customers, and is proud to be able to help our clients productively within their businesses. Dwayne reckons you should come and do business with NTS Rural as "we keep business simple and provide good old-fashioned service complimented by a broad product range and local people!"
 

Dave is our Sales Manager at our Mallala branch. Dave joined us at the beginning of 2018 and has a lifetime of experience in farming, having grown up on a farm in Pinnaroo. Dave has spent some time up in Renmark, whilst developing a broad range of skills across a variety of farming practices, including general farmhand duties, animal husbandry production management, and contract broadacre spraying. An honest, loyal, conscientuous man, Dave prides himself on being well organised with a strong work ethic, whilst maintaining a cheerful attitude towards what he does.

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Dave enjoys his sport almost as much as the time he spends with his wife Kerri-Ann, and children Tahlia, Kobe and Taia. Dave also takes an interest in people, which is prevalent in his polite, social demeanour.

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Dave enjoys the variety of work and personalities he gets to deal with on a daily basis whilst working at NTS Rural, as it always puts a smile on his face. Why should you come and do business at NTS Rural, Dave says; "we are great forward thinking, local people that provide a positive customer experience and deliver an amazing service!"
 

Sam recently joined the NTS Rural Team as an expert agronomist in 2022. His knowledge is 2nd to none! Sam grew up on a farm in the upper South East of South Australia and studied Ag at Roseworthy College. Sam has gained more knowledge of different growing areas by working on the Yorke Peninsula , Clare and Lower Mid North areas. He strives to help farmers increase yields.

Sam's man interests are Motor Sports as well as tinkling with cars. He has lived in Daveyston for 2.5 years with his lovely wife Alyse.

Karyn Reynolds recently joined the NTS Rural Team back in 2023. She grew up in Myponga on a dairy farm. Before joining the team, Karyn previously managed and worked in Sales for Nutrien Gawler and Kapunda before then The Stock Journal where she met her current partner Tony Swan. She is passionate about working with farmers to help with nutrition for their animals, increasing production and lowering farm emissions.

Karyn loves dining out and trying new restaurants with paddock to plate focus and spending time with her family. She has 3 grown up children Brad, Chloe and Lachlan as well as 4 grandchildren. Karyn has lived in Gawler for 14 years.

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Peter O’leary joined the NTS Rural Team in 2021. Growing up in Pooraka, Peter previously has worked for Austral Meats, Midfield and JBS as a livestock Buyer.

Peter is passionate about all things livestock and loves working with his wife with their horses and watching his family play sport. Peter is married with 3  grown children Courtney, Lachlan and Ben and has lived in Barabba for over 27 years and sadly had to rebuild after the Pinery Fires. 

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Melissa Lowe joined the NTS Rural Team back in 2019. Melissa grew up on a station in the Northern Flinders area where her parents and siblings still abide. Before joining the team, Melissa previously has worked for the ANZ and Commonwealth banks.

She loves camping and adventuring with her family and is partner in their own business 'Outcamp' with her Husband Brant. They have two children Reagan and Ruby. Melissa and her family have  lived in Kapunda for the past 10 years