Our Team

Meet the creative team at
Design Australia Group

The misfits, problem-solvers, and industry disruptors behind Australia’s fastest-growing builders.

Cameron Yarker

Co-Founder - Design Australia Group / Design Director - Pa Pae Mindfulness Park
Cameron Yarker co-founded Design Australia Group to solve a problem he knew firsthand as a builder…
“I don’t just build businesses. I build the systems and relationships that help builders grow.”

Lisa Yarker

Co-Founder & Creative Director - Design Australia Group
Lisa Yarker co-founded Design Australia Group in 2009 after years of hands-on experience in residential construction…
“I don’t design for awards. I design for outcomes.”

Aleisha Ennis

Executive Assistant to Directors
Aleisha brings determination, warmth, and efficiency…
“Great outcomes happen when every detail is supported — that’s what I bring to the team every day.”

Alistair Evans

Chief Financial Officer
Alistair brings a commercially focused and strategic approach to the financial leadership of Design Australia Group…
“Strong financial leadership isn’t simply about managing numbers — it’s about creating the clarity and confidence to make better decisions for the future.”

Prue Emily Kan

PRINCIPAL & DESIGN DIRECTOR
With more than twelve years in the industry, Prue brings a grounded, builder-first perspective…
“Good design isn’t theory. It’s what works on site.”

Preston Kane

GENERAL MANAGER
Preston Kane brings a strong foundation in residential construction, building design and operational leadership to his role as General Manager at Design Australia Group.
“Great design needs to work beyond the page. It must be buildable, commercially considered and supported by clear documentation, strong systems and people who understand construction.”

Caroline Russo

Head of Media & Public Relations
Aleisha brings determination, warmth, and efficiency…
“Great outcomes happen when every detail is supported — that’s what I bring to the team every day.”

Daniel McClifty

Head of Brand, Content & Marketing | Senior Building Designer
Daniel brings together two disciplines that sit at the heart of Design Australia Group — building design and creative storytelling.
“Great design is only part of the story. What excites me is understanding the thinking behind a project, capturing the people and ideas that bring it to life, and finding creative ways to share that story with the world.”

Ian Yarker OAM

Landscape Designer & Horticulturist, Production & Special Projects
Ian is a Landscape Designer and Horticulturist with more than 40 years of industry experience…
“Great landscapes are never finished — they’re designed to grow, adapt, and inspire over time.”

Danielle Jaquiery

Associate Senior Building Designer, Production & Special Projects
Danielle is an Associate Senior Building Designer who brings a dual background…
“The best designs don’t just work on site — they also connect with the people who will call them home.”

Chloe Verdouw

Junior Building Designer
Chloe is a Junior Building Designer with experience working within the project home building sector..
“I love seeing a design come together — taking an idea and helping shape it into a home that genuinely works for the people who will live there.”

Latisha Wray

Residential Draftsperson, Production Division
Latisha is a Residential Draftsperson who brings energy, precision…
“Drafting is about detail and clarity — the foundation that makes great design buildable.”

Larissa Walden

Associate Building Designer, Production & Special Projects
Larissa is a Senior Building Designer with more that 8 years of architectural experience…
“Design is about balance — understanding when to follow the rules, and when to break them beautifully.”

Samantha Dodgson

Accounts Manager
Samantha (Sam) brings more than 20 years of experience…
“For me, accounts are about clarity and consistency — the foundations every business needs to grow.”

Erinn Yarker

Marketing Coordinator
Erinn brings experience across sales, administration, and marketing…
“Great marketing connects the right message to the right people — and in our industry, that means builders.”

Jordyn Yarker

Copywriter & Content Assistant
Jordyn is a creative writer with a passion for storytelling…
“Words shape perception — and the right words move people to action.”

Kyle Pearson

Senior Building Designer, Production & Special Projects Division
Kyle is a Senior Building Designer with more than ten years of experience…
“The best design outcomes happen when creativity and precision work hand in hand.”

Cibele Nagao

Senior Building Designer, Production Division
Cibele is a Senior Building Designer with more than 20 years of architectural experience…
“Detail and clarity are what turn design into results on site.”

Mr Finnegan

Head of Barketing
Finny takes his role seriously: every visitor gets a sniff-test before they’re cleared for entry…
“You want to get past reception? You’ve got to get past me first.”