OUR TEAM
Who We Are
Glenn Rush
Owner and Director
Glenn Rush is a Nyamal man from the Pilbara who lives in Port Hedland, Western Australia. A Proud football player, Glenn is also the owner of Jakarli Group, a 100% Nyamal-directed business That provides earth-moving equipment solutions.
As Director and owner of EK Contracting, Glenn brings his knowledge of cultural protocols and connection to the country to service the Pilbara and Metropolitan areas, offering our clients a range of services such as labor hire, equipment hire, advisory, and consultation.
Glenn actively promotes and advances reconciliation through social justice and equity opportunities. He works hard to make a difference for indigenous people and returns to the country to share messages of health, well-being, leadership, courage, and education, which is his way of giving back and encouraging the next generation.
Kate Tsorvas
Owner and Director
Kate Tsorvas, the Owner and Director of EK Contracting, was born and raised in the red Pilbara dirt. A qualified teacher with extensive experience in Indigenous training and recruitment, Kate ensures EK maintains safety compliance and training during our rapid growth. This results in our clients and partners receiving professional and safe project delivery.
Kate taught in Port Hedland for many years, working with the local Indigenous community. She recently started a Sandon WA non-profit to advocate for Training and Career Progression for Indigenous People, Female Management, and Students in the mine and civil sectors. Sandon WA is a tribute to Kate's two young sons, full of energy, possibility, and potential. She hopes Sandon WA will offer guidance and training programs for years so everyone can be their best version.
Kate is dedicated to solving problems and simplifying things with new thinking in diversified services. She is passionate about advocating for Indigenous employment, training and career progression.
Anthony Martin
Indigenous Owner
Anthony Martin is a proud Kitja Man from the East Kimberley region. He has been in mining and civil works for over 26 years in the Pilbara and Kimberley regions. Anthony represented Australia in weightlifting at the Sydney Olympics.
At EK Contracting, family is a core value, and Anthony shares his love for camping and the outdoors with his young sons. He has vast experience in mining and civil works and has positioned EK Contracting to have a joint venture with Consolidated Group. This strategic partnership allows us to offer a fleet of over 200 machines, making us a one-stop shop for all your project and site needs. Our fleet is serviced by our team of expert mechanics, ensuring that they perform at their peak. We also provide training for all the machinery in our fleet and have long-haul trucks to move them to your site.