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Victoria & Tasmania

Ben Holod
Specification Manager
Ben has held the role of Specification Manager since 2019. He’s worked with a wide range of products, and acquired a deep knowledge of how to specify and build sustainably. “It’s important to me, it sets the tone of who I am and my own values,” he states. “Aligning myself with a company that holds ‘true’ are principles that make me proud of the work ForestOne does.” With a love of meeting new people and strengthening those relationships, Ben aims to become part in providing solutions to his clients, he says “seeing our materials installed in their projects gives me great satisfaction.”
Ben Holod
Ben Holod
Mel Kavas
Area Manager – Specification
With a background in interior design and property styling, Mel has over 15 years of experience in the industry, delivering both simple and complex interior spaces that reflect emerging design trends. She specialises in interior materials and has a strong understanding of the importance of responsible specification. “Responsible specification empowers architects and designers to minimise the environmental impact of buildings through informed and thoughtful material selection.” Mel is passionate about working for ForestOne and aligning with a company committed to sustainability and responsible initiatives. Mel enjoys collaborating with clients, guiding them through the selection process, and helping bring innovative, practical, and environmentally conscious design solutions to life.
Mel Kavas
Mel Kavas
Grace McDonald
Interior Design Advisor
Grace works closely with architects, designers, and ForestOne clients alike to find design solutions catered to their individual needs by using her knowledge of colours, materials, and emerging and current design trends. "I thrive when I am getting to know clients and their projects" Grace says. "My passion for my work comes from knowing that ForestOne materials and resources help to create projects that make a difference to the future of the industry".
Grace McDonald
Grace McDonald
John Dalla Via
National Business Development Manager
Though only new to his role as National Business Development Manager, John has strengthened his unique insight into the architecture and design market as well as his industry experience over three decades. Passionate about EGGER and innovation, John strives to continually expand his knowledge on the changing market so he can assist customers in their product selection. “The industry is evolving and benefiting from new technologies, standards and product options,” John explains. “This allows us as an industry to be always ever-changing.”
John Dalla Via
John Dalla Via