Our People

BEng, FIEAust, CPEng, EngExec, NER, APEC Engineer, IntPE(Aus)

Trevor is one of the 1984 founding partners of TMK Consulting Engineers. With over 37 years in Geotechnical, civil and structural engineering, he oversees the Volume Housing, Geotechnical, Construction Assist, Forensic and Environmental areas of the business. Trevor is responsible for client liaison, formulation of practice policy and overseeing each phase of project delivery, as well as for the design, documentation and supervision of the structural and civil construction components of commercial, industrial and residential developments.

He is a Fellow of The Institution of Engineers Australia, a Registered Building Practitioner in the Northern Territory in the category of 'Certifying Structural Engineer (Cyclonic)' and is a pioneer of the tilt-up construction method in South Australia and founding member of the Tilt-Up Construction Association of South Australia. He holds memberships and registration with several industry institutions and associations, and sits on several technical and community committees and boards.

Born in Greece, Trevor also sits on the Board of the Greek Orthodox Community in South Australia. A passionate tennis supporter, one of his favourite hobbies is following the tennis results, which just so happens to also be his biggest curse.

P: (08) 8238 4114

E: tkokk@tmkeng.com.au

BEng(Hons), CPEng, GradDipMunEng.

Michael is one of the 1984 founding partners and Directors of TMK Consulting Engineer. Michael is a Civil and Structural Engineer and is registered with various industry Institutions and Associations throughout South Australia, Victoria and Queensland. In his role as Director, Michael looks after the Urban Development, Civil and Structural teams plays a key role in the formulation of design policies, procedures, standards and processes at TMK. He has proven abilities in the areas of design, management and construction administration for residential and commercial projects.

Michael is responsible for Client liaison and relationship building and is the lead for the business in delivering innovation initiatives through sound project management principles. He is also responsible for ensuring that the implementation of systemic processes occurs throughout the business. Michael is proud of the culture and diversity within the TMK offices and the introduction of the Associate Directors in 2020.

Michael is known around the office for his dry wit and love of soccer and classic cars (mainly Ferraris). Putting his passion to good use, he has recently started a podcast, ‘Mick and Ori’s Classic Cars’ – available on all good streaming services.

P: (08) 8238 4113

E: mtalla@tmkeng.com.au

BEng, MIEAust, CPEng, NER

Luigi joined TMK in 1991 to commence building services (mechanical, electrical, fire and hydraulic) in the firm and now heads these disciplines. Luigi is a corporate member of the Institute of Engineers Australia; a Registered Building Practitioner (NT), as a mechanical and fire engineer; and a Registered Building Practitioner, Victoria (mechanical, fire and electrical engineer).

He has a mechanical engineering degree with an understanding in a number of disciplines, and also industrial engineering. He has been involved with leading teams and is responsible for design, documentation, construction surveillance and contract administration on a variety of successful projects, from high-rise buildings to materials handling systems and plant design.

He has a hands-on active management style and focuses on client needs and assisting team members achieve their aspirations in engineering. His time is predominantly spent on business development, technical direction, training of staff, finance and IT issues. He is instrumental in the formulation of design policies and procedures at TMK, and is particularly excited to see what the next generation in action at TMK.

Outside of the office, Lui is a keen traveller and is patiently waiting to be allowed back overseas. You might see Lui walking about Adelaide, because he walks absolutely everywhere.

P: (08) 8238 4112

E: lienco@tmkeng.com.au

BEng(Hons)

Andrew started with TMK in 1992 as a Graduate Engineer and is highly experienced in engineering design with a broad range of expertise in commercial, residential, industrial and government projects.

He currently heads the Civil & Structural department and has been, and continues to be, responsible for the delivery of many of TMK's major projects and has gained an impressive track record in structural design and value structural assessment. Familiar with all forms of construction Andrew brings a practical approach to engineering design to ensure cost effective solutions which achieve the project outcomes.

Known around the office for being so smart and yet so oblivious to what is going on directly around him and having the best headshot for about 20 years running. Outside of the office you will find him out on the golf course or camping.

P: (08) 8238 4129

E: amartin@tmkeng.com.au

BEng (Elec), DipEng (Elec & Tele)

Adrian began with TMK in 2012 as a Senior Electrical Services Engineer, with substantial experience as an Electrical Consultant he is also now an Associate Director. His roles involves overseeing projects for the Building Services team and he brings a range of electrical, communication, lighting and security design experience into major commercial and industrial projects, including for airports, hotels, commercial and retail facilities, hospitals , laboratories, institutional buildings and new / refurbished office buildings.

Adrian is affiliated with a number of industry associations and was the Minute Secretary and a Committee Member for the Illumination Engineering Society (IES) SA Chapter.

A passionate family man and lover of basketball and tech toys, he is known for assembling and playing his tech toys in the office and his unique laugh when he is having fun. Our OHS officer has a No Drone flying sign just for him.

P: (08) 8238 4178

E: ako@tmkeng.com.au

AdDip (CivEng)

Carlo has worked for TMK Consulting Engineers since 1997 and is an Associate Director and Civil Engineer. He has been responsible for developing design procedures, standards and policies for TMK's Civil Department and as such, heads its Urban Development component. This also includes managing and mentoring a team of engineers and drafters, regulating department work flow and monitoring performance and budgets.

His responsibilities as Project Manager on developments include civil design documentation, construction surveillance and contract administration for domestic, commercial and government; designing lifestyle villages; various land divisions; and infrastructure upgrades, but also includes coordination and knowledge of structural, environmental, mechanical, electrical, fire and hydraulics disciplines.

Carlo doesn’t mind a light-hearted practical joke and having a laugh around the office and if he’s not here, on-site or at home with family, he is likely on a soccer pitch somewhere.

P: (08) 8238 4118

E: ctalla@tmkeng.com.au

BEng (Mech)

Greg has worked at TMK Consulting Engineers as a Mechanical Services Engineer since 1995 starting as a Graduate Engineer and is now an Associate Director and Manager of the Building Services Team. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Australia and is responsible for the design, documentation and construction supervision of mechanical, electrical, fire, hydraulic and electrical engineering at TMK. Greg specialises in Fire Protection Engineering and established and grew the Fire Services disciple within TMK.

He has developed strong working relationships with clients (both private and government), architects and engineers alike, with a key focus on delivering projects within all required constraints and a focus on client satisfaction.

A passionate supporter of AFL and SANFL, it’s not hard to figure out where Greg will be on the weekends during the season, since he hasn’t missed a Crows or Woodville-West Torrens game in 20 years.

P: (08) 8238 4136

E: gcaruso@tmkeng.com.au

BEng(Hons) (Civil)

Anthony (Tony) Garreffa began with TMK Consulting Engineers in 1996 and today is an Associate Director, Senior Structural Engineer and assists with the management of the Structural Department. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from Adelaide University.

Tony a project leader and civil/structural coordinator he provides design documentation and construction supervision expertise in all forms of construction - steel, concrete, precast (including tilt-up), timber and masonry for residential, commercial and multi-storey projects. He is also instrumental in mentoring new engineering employees in technical engineering aspects.

A lover of sports, especially soccer and AFL, outside of the office you will find him out on the sporting field with his 3 boys. His secret to health and relaxation, 6-8 cups of hot water and lemon every day.

P: (08) 8238 4131

E: agrref@tmkeng.com.au

BEng (CivStruct), CPEng, MIEAust, NER

Raik is an Associate Director and the Manager of the Construction Assist, Forensic and Environmental Team at TMK. Raik joined TMK Consulting Engineers in May 2003 and currently leads a team of engineers and scientists in consulting to the construction industry.

Raik is a registered Chartered Engineer and member of The Institution of Engineers Australia. He is also a member of the Concrete Institute of Australia and is considered an expert in concrete repair and remediation. He provides leadership and engineering expertise in construction for domestic, commercial, industrial and multi storey projects as well as forensic investigations and reporting related to causation of construction faults, building problems and specifications of appropriate remedial work for asset managers, insurance companies, solicitors, builders, the government and private clients.

In addition to this, Raik is a certified Marine Skipper and advanced open water diver. He loves being close to the water and if he is not out on the boat, then he is probably in his traditional Finnish outdoor sauna.

P: (08) 8238 4101

E: rbosse@tmkeng.com.au

MArch, GCertProjMgt

Carlos has worked for TMK since 2019 and leads our Volume Housing team. He holds a Masters of Architecture & a Graduate Certificate in Project Management from the University of South Australia. Prior to joining TMK, Carlos has worked in the construction industry for 10 years including Architecture, Volume Housing, Product, Project and Development Management.

Carlos is responsible for leading the Volume Housing Team, a diverse group of engineers and drafters, who specialise in preparing the construction footing reports, site works/drainage plans and structural design for our valued clients. He has a strong focus on managing client relationships, quality control and continuous improvement. He provides guidance during the design, planning and pre-construction stages for each job, working closely with external contractors and stakeholders to ensure we meet our clients’ needs and expectations.

Known in the team as the deliverer of well-timed Dad jokes and Star War references, he is also an avid fan of soccer and NBA and can speak Spanish!

P: (08) 8238 4189

E: ccofre@tmkeng.com.au

MSc, BSc, CPSS

John Weber is the Senior Environmental Scientist and Part of the Construction assist, Forensic and Environmental (CAFE) Team at TMK, he holds a Masters of Science (Plant and Soil Science – Soil Physics & Soil Microbiology) and is the Vice President of the SA Branch of Australian Society of Soil Science. John is a Registered Certified Professional Soil Scientist.

John has extensive experience in United States and Australia, in particular was the Senior Research Coordinator, Savannah River Ecology Lab, USA and Research Scientist, Centre for Environmental Risk Assessment & Remediation and Project Manager at the University of South Australia. He has over 50 scientific publications to his name and he has presented some of his research at both domestic and international conferences including the likes of the Battelle conference on Chlorinated and Recalcitrant compounds, the International Contaminated Site Remediation Conference, the International Workshop on Chemical Bioavailability as well as at the International Conference of Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements.

John is responsible for the investigation, planning, design and project management of all environmental projects. Projects can range from desktop site investigations to generating comprehensive data (e.g. soil, soil vapour and groundwater) to complete site environmental audits including the remediation phase.

P: (08) 8238 4138

E: jweber@tmkeng.com.au