Metzke has been owned and operated by the Burt family since 1982, when the company was purchased by Vaughan Burt, from long-time friend and colleague, Bruce Metzke.
With over 40 years of company proprietorship, Metzke is now moving into the 3rd generation of Burt family engagement.
Sheldon Burt
Chairman
Sheldon is the Chairman of Metzke and a drilling industry professional with over 35-years national and international experience. Sheldon has held various roles over that time including field based, operational responsibilities, senior management, executive management, and company proprietorship.
Sheldon was co-founder of hydrogeological drilling contractor Pentium Hydro and a Director of its ASX listed parent company, Vysarn Ltd, having joined its board in 2019. Sheldon was also a co-founder and Managing Director of SBD Drilling, a Perth based exploration drilling company with successful operations in Australia and West Africa from 2004 to 2011 before selling and moving on to the role of General Manager at Easternwell Minerals for 6 years between 2012 and 2018.
Sheldon is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Julian Burt
Director
Julian has worked at Metzke within the Sales team and assisted in growing the company during its earlier years. Julian currently holds multiple directorships within various companies and organisations as well as various and advisory positions.
Simon Burt
Director
Simon has previously been the General Manager at Metzke and continues to be actively involved within the business on a regular basis with over 30 years experience in the drilling industry – continuing the family nature of Metzke – which makes our company different from many others – the active family care and involvement for the business and its staff.