b'CHAPTER 07BUILDING THE CULTURE | 105as Work Smart Equipment). It grew rapidly, eventuallya team that manages properties, leases, construction spanning fourteen countries. work, compliance requirements and property finance. Kennards Hires first preference is always to purchase Rorys enthusiasm for innovation has contributed toproperty for a new branch; where thats not possible the success of Makinex, and that of many of theirat a location they are particularly keen on, Cam has a products, such as the powered hand truck One Lift,talent for negotiating the best leasing terms. which received the Safe Work Australia Award for Good Design in 2016. Rory still personally oversees theCam was responsible for the implementation of solar production of products that make life easier and saferinstallations at various Kennards Hire locations to reduce for people everywhere. the companys carbon footprint and lower energy bills. He has a deep love for the construction process and the sense In 2020, Rory joined the Kennards Hire board as theof accomplishment that comes with being able to say I family representative, taking the place of his sister Kirsty.was involved in that when looking at a completed project. In his own words, he loves bricks and mortar and the Rory is married to Jackie and they have three children fast-paced environment of the construction industry.Lucy, Heidi and Andie.In addition to his role at Keneco, Cameron has also been CAMERON KENNARD an executive director of the Kennard Family Office since Cam Kennard is the youngest of the four siblings,February 2020. He is highly involved in the FBA, like his and hes a man with a passion for real estate andolder brothers Angus and Rory. construction. As Adrian Abbott says, Not only is he interested in property, but he is good at it. Cameron is married to Anna and they have three childrenAva, Scarlett and Louis.After earning his degree in construction management from Newcastle University, he dedicated himself to the property market and helped to establish Keneco, the Kennard familys real estate venture. As the managing director, Cameron has been responsible for overseeing'