About Sam...

While his friends were celebrating their final year of school and planning their futures, Sam was confronted with a challenge that would shape his life. His father Warren had fallen seriously ill, and the family was at risk of losing their business – a small car rental operation in Bathurst. With his father in and out of hospital and unable to continue working, and his mother stretched trying to care for her husband and the rest of the family, Sam chose to step up and run the business, putting his family first when they needed him most.

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Growing up, Sam was close to his dad and would join him working. He’d had a lifetime internship under Warren. Like most businesses, the first years were tough. But Sam’s work ethic has always been his number one quality. Whether he was out the back washing cars or at the front counter renting vehicles, he treated every customer with the respect and attention they deserved. He quickly learned that success in business wasn’t just about the bottom line; it was about people. He knew that to keep the doors open, he had to listen to his customers, solve their problems, and always be focused on providing the best possible service.

 

Sam’s dedication ensured the family business survived and saw the operation expanded from a fleet of 20 cars to an impressive 330 vehicles, branching out to Lithgow, Mudgee, the Blue Mountains, and Orange. Despite his youth, Sam’s business smarts were evident to everyone around him, but what really made him stand out was his unwavering commitment to his family and his community.

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Sam’s family speaks volumes about his sacrifices, though Sam himself rarely mentions them. For him, it was never about recognition; it was about doing what needed to be done.

 

Sam’s commitment to service didn’t stop with his family. He became deeply involved in his community, eventually taking on the role of President of the Bathurst Agricultural, Horticultural & Pastoral Association. As the youngest-ever president, Sam revitalised the Royal Bathurst Show, making it one of the most successful regional shows in the country. He preserved its legacy as one of Australia’s regional Royal Shows while ensuring it resonated with a new generation. The show became a bridge between the rural and urban communities, a place where people from all walks of life could come together and celebrate the best of what the Central West had to offer.

 

Sam put his hand up to be the candidate for The Nationals in the seat of Calare because he believes in standing up for the people of his community.

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Whether it’s been through his family, his business, or his community work, Sam has consistently shown he’s the kind of person who steps up when it counts.

 

He understands what it means to work hard, make sacrifices, and put others first. Sam brings with him the same values that have guided him all his life; a focus on outcomes, a dedication to the people he serves, and a belief in the importance of community.

 

Sam is here for the people of Calare, committed to making sure their voices are heard and taken seriously.