Introducing the team behind every project we do at West Soil and Water! Over the past five years, our team has grown alongside the projects we take on. Today, we’re proud to deliver environmental services to clients across Western Australia, guided every step of the way by three core values: reliability, responsiveness and resourcefulness. It’s this commitment that drives everything we do, and it’s how we aim to become the most trusted environmental consultants in WA.
Sam Mueller
Principal Consultant and Managing Director
Sam Mueller is the Principal Consultant and Managing Director of West Soil and Water. Sam has nearly 20 years of working experience in Western Australia’s environmental industry. He started West Soil and Water to provide practical and cost-effective environmental consulting services while building strong relationships along the way.
“I am proud of what we’ve built over the past five years here at WSW – not just a growing consultancy, but a team that I believe is making a meaningful contribution to our industry.” – Sam Mueller
Ashley Beck
Operations Manager
Ashley is our Operations Manager at West Soil and Water. She enjoys the variety of work and the people she works with. “We have a knowledgeable and supportive team that communicates well, shares ideas and helps each other out. It makes for a great work environment and helps us deliver outcomes for our clients.”
What’s one little fun fact about yourself?
“I am originally from Canada, where I grew up playing and watching ice hockey. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that Perth has a local ice hockey scene, and I take every opportunity to catch a game at Cockburn Ice Arena, which does a great job recreating a North American atmosphere and even serves authentic poutine. I am also enjoying learning AFL and am happy it’s played in the opposite season to ice hockey, so I can easily follow both!” – Ashley Beck
Komalpreet Kaur
Senior Consultant
Komalpreet is our newest member of West Soil and Water, joining us as a Senior Environmental Consultant. She is fascinated by how chemistry connects with environmental science. This curiosity has led her towards environmental consulting, allowing her to apply her scientific knowledge to real-world environmental challenges.
What are you most looking forward to in your new role at West Soil and Water?
“I’m looking forward to joining West Soil and Water as a Senior Environmental Consultant, bringing my experience to the team while continuing to learn and grow. I’m excited to contribute to meaningful projects and work alongside a great team.” – Komalpreet Kaur
Louise Counsel
Environmental Consultant
As one of our Environmental Consultants at WSW, Louise, enjoys the amount of variety in her role and how every project brings something different to the table. “I like the balance between busy fieldwork and technical work and enjoy interpreting data to solve problems. It’s rewarding being able to provide practical recommendations, manage environmental risks and see how our work helps projects and areas move forward.”
What’s one little fun fact about yourself?
“I love travel and I’m PADI certified, so I am always planning my next diving adventure and dreaming about where I’ll dive next!” – Louise Counsel
Brad Erceg
Environmental Consultant
Brad is an Environmental Consultant at WSW. When asked about what he loves most about working at WSW, it’s the team. “Everyone is super enthusiastic and happy to help out whenever you’re in a bind or if you’re just looking to bounce ideas off someone. It provides just that extra little bit of motivation to start work for the day!”.
What’s one little fun fact about yourself?
“A not very fun/exciting fact – I am trying to learn how to repair (and start collecting) old lawnmowers and chainsaws.” – Brad Erceg
Ellie Wilson
Junior Consultant and Licensed Asbestos Assessor
Ellie is our Junior Consultant and a Licensed Asbestos Assessor. She enjoys having the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, which drives her to learn new skills, enhance her technical knowledge and adapt to different environments.
What’s one little fun fact about yourself?
“I was awarded my black belt in Shotokan karate.” – Ellie Wilson
Audrey Scanlan
Environmental Technician
As one of our Environmental Technicians, Audrey loves the diversity of our projects and learning about the many niches within the environmental contamination industry, from soil contamination and site assessments to groundwater and surface water quality monitoring. Each project brings her the opportunity to broaden her knowledge and build experience across different areas of environmental consulting.
What’s one little fun fact about yourself?
“Being from Ontario, not only did I choose to move to the furthest country from Canada, but I chose, quite literally, the furthest city in the world from my hometown! But trading the -20C & snow for +40C & beaches was worth it.” – Audrey Scanlan
Rosalee Maya
Environmental Technician
Our Environmental Technician, Rosalee (Zee) enjoys the opportunity to solve environmental challenges and observing the tangible impact of her work. Every project broadens her technical skills, all the while deepening her practical understanding of environmental issues. Her passion for environmental sustainability motivates her work and its contribution to protecting and improving our planet.
What’s one little fun fact about yourself?
“For the past few years, I’ve made it a goal to pick up a new skill just for fun. It started with reading classical literature, then knitting, and now chess. While I’m (very) far from becoming a chess master, I’ve persuaded a few friends to join me in playing, and sharing the experience has made it all the more enjoyable.” – Rosalee Maya
As we look to the future, we’re excited about what’s next for our team. With every project, we’re building on our commitment to delivering value for our clients and to become WA’s most trusted environmental consultants.