meet the mcconnell bourn team

any organisation is only as good as the people in it.

we’re lucky enough to have some of the most dedicated, motivated and experienced real estate professionals. the passion we talk about is evident in everyone who is part of the mcconnell bourn family – and you’ll see that for yourself whenever you meet us   and them!

have a look through our team gallery and get to know us all a little better >>

matthew bourn
samantha bourn
suzanne mcconnell
jill lawson
natasha mcpherson
jill henry
kahlia cordony
fiona carroll
michael pentecost
nahid coventry
anna murphy
steven kourdis
fiona  felton
rachel whitehead
andrew howden
sinead  zille
kate arthur
suellen mcalpin
tanya mitchell
michael pasalich

matthew bourn

matthew bourndirector
buying / selling

mobile : 0416 108 909
contact matthew

widely respected within the industry, and consistently one of the top performing agents throughout the entire upper north shore of sydney, matthew bourn is the director and founder of mcconnell bourn and he has worked hard over many years to earn a reputation built on the highest level of service and outstanding sales results for his clients.
 
whatever dealings you have with matthew, you immediately feel confident of an outstanding result. having been in the profession for 14 years, matthew has achieved ongoing property success across changing markets and his long list of repeat clients are the first to offer their endorsement of his talent, dedication and commitment to providing superb service. matthew is proud of the fact that over 70% of his business comes via referrals.

matthew prides himself on his passion for his work and his commitment to his great team, which he believes is the key to a successful business. matthew encourages great communication between team members and a commitment to service, training and technology. 

samantha bourn

samantha bourndirector
marketing

mobile : 0416 096 066
contact samantha

samantha founded mcconnell bourn with her husband matthew in 2000. her fresh ideas and innovative new approach to marketing saw the business immediately make an impact on the north shore real estate market. in addition to managing all aspects of the business, samantha remains actively involved in the marketing of every property. samantha believes the keys to her success is a passion for service, commitment to employing professional staff and a bold approach to trying new ideas. being without the constraints of a franchise, samantha has been able to put these ideas into practice which ensures mcconnell bourn continues to be recognised as an industry leader.

suzanne mcconnell

suzanne mcconnellassociate director
administration

mobile : 0412 576 583
contact suzanne

suzanne has worked in nursing for 17 years in variety settings both in sydney, interstate and the united states in areas such as icu, midwifery and finally education and nursing administration. suzanne then transferred to the corporate sector as a training advisor/project manager at macquarie bank for 3 years working with business groups in the development of training programmes and performance management. looking for a new challenge commenced work with mcconnell bourn in 2002 as property manager and has been promoted to associate director.

jill lawson

jill lawsonlicensed real estate agent
buying / selling

mobile : 0402 822 822
contact jill

with her warm and approachable manner, tireless work ethic and wealth of expertise, jill lawson brings a calm, confident and professional approach to your sales experience.

acting on her lifelong passion for real estate, she re-entered the industry in 2001 working in the roseville/lindfield area. she made the switch to the team at mcconnell bourn estate agents in 2007.

a long-term roseville resident, it’s her depth of local knowledge combined with a proven track record that has seen jill develop a loyal client following on sydney’s north shore.

her achievements have been recognised by a number of the industry’s highest awards and she regularly attends training seminars in an effort to provide her clients with the most up-to-date information and best possible service.

in addition to her experience within the real estate industry, jill owned and ran a leading corporate signage company, servicing many of the large corporations throughout australasia.

a proud mother of two adult children, she is an active member of the roseville chase rotary club as well as an avid yacht woman.

jill believes in continually setting new benchmarks in both service and results, assisting her clients to achieve their ultimate real estate goals.

passion, commitment, results

natasha mcpherson

natasha mcphersonsales associate
buying / selling

mobile : 0433 566 026
contact natasha

working as an integral part of matthew bourn’s successful sales team, client care is of the highest importance to natasha. 

natasha’s  youthful enthusiasm, outstanding negotiation techniques and a natural empathy with the needs of her clients have particularly contributed to the outstanding success and market share achieved by mcconnell bourn

with experience in the accountancy profession, nastasha brings to the team outstanding communication skills and has structured her role in a meticulous, professional and highly organised way.

natasha's relaxed, friendly style is an asset to both purchasers and vendors alike. natasha thrives on delivering a superior service and strongly believes in nurturing and building long term relationships with her clients.

 

 

jill henry

jill henryresidential sales executive
buying / selling

mobile : 0416 493 555
contact jill

jill has always possessed a passion for real estate and her background in property improvements and maintenance gave her the desire and the drive to take the step into property sales.
 
 having always lived and been educated locally, she is able to offer her love and knowledge of the area with genuine enthusiasm.  jill's clients have found, that along with her being honest, hard working and professional, she offers personal service and considers communication with her clients as second to none.
 
jill has already enjoyed success in the local real estate market yet she felt to continue this growth and to be able to offer clients even more, it was important to align herself with a progressive company with similar goals.  so she started researching and it didn't take long to discover the decision was easy.  mcconnell bourn was the obvious choice and the right choice.


kahlia cordony

kahlia cordonysales assistant
buying / selling

mobile : 0414 946 174
contact kahlia

epitomising the mcconnell bourn dynamic through her motivated and enthusiastic attitude, kahlia excels at assisting others and has excellent organisation skills.
 
currently working closely with steven kourdis and nahid coventry as a sales assistant, kahlia is always keen to lend a hand; her helpful and considerate nature making her a delight to be around.
 
joining mcconnell bourn in 2008 as the receptionist, kahlia quickly become an integral part of the team. having worked within property management for over a year, kahlia’s wealth of knowledge of real estate is detailed and varied.
 
kahlia is also currently studying architecturual technology by correspondance. she was also a finalist in 2009  for support star of the year in the rer network.

 

fiona carroll

fiona carrollproperty manager
property management

mobile : 0418 220 976
contact fiona

fiona carroll joined mcconnell bourn in march 2009 having gained several years experience in property management in a boutique agency on the lower north shore. formerly a human resources manager, fiona brings many of the skills in dealing with people to her job as property manager.
 
fiona is a dedicated professional who strives to deliver the highest level of service.  her mature approach to property management and excellent communication skills are appreciated by landlords and tenants alike. fiona’s attention to detail and strong customer service ethic has resulted in her building strong client relationships and she manages each of her properties with a high degree of care and diligence.

 

michael pentecost

michael pentecostsales assistant
buying / selling

mobile : 02 9496 2777
contact michael

honest, reliable & dedicated, michaels dynamic, youthful approach and meticulous attention to detail ensures he achieves the best possible outcome for all his clients. michaels commitment to his owners throughout his three & a half years experience in the north shore area has earnt him a reputation for unparalleled service.
 
michael appreciates the challenges involved in selling a home and provides thorough advice and assistance to his owners during the sale process, to maximise the sales potential for what is often their biggest asset.
 
fervently determined to provide the best possible selling or buying  experience and to achieve his clients goals, michael’s priority is to be recognised and respected by the community for his local knowledge, six star customer service and ability to achieve record results.

nahid coventry

nahid coventryresidential sales executive
buying / selling

mobile : 0414 416 697
contact nahid

having specialised in the relocation industry for many years, nahid has assisted many families relocating from all parts of the globe. in this capacity nahid provided a comprehensive settlement program ranging from purchasing or renting a home to locating schools, thus giving excellent local and market knowledge of the north shore and excellent client service. 

a local resident for many years, nahid’s persistence, honesty and local knowledge have seen her achieve many record sale prices. perfectly in-line with mcconnell bourn’s philosophy of six star service, nahid’s professional and attentive nature ensures that every client enjoys a seamless and stress-free experience throughout the sales process.




 

anna murphy

anna murphymarketing co-ordinator
marketing

mobile : 0406 943 682
contact anna

by ensuring all marketing campaigns are executed to the absolute highest standard, anna plays a vital role in every sale. supremely organised and efficient, anna’s ability to keep on top in a fast deadline-driven environment helps to deliver accurate, high impact advertising that stands out from the crowd.

anna has recently graduated from  macleay college gaining her diploma in real estate.

prior to joining mcconnell bourn estate agents anna lived and worked in europe for 2.5 years, in the hospitality industry teaching english. anna also speaks conversational italian.

steven kourdis

steven kourdisresidential sales executive
buying / selling

mobile : 0402 555 675
contact steven

steven has lived in the area for 30 years and the kourdis name is synonymous with local lindfield business.

steven’s passion for providing excellent customer service comes from working for over 17 year in the retail industry including the family business and several of his own cafes. this is evident and well reflected in his day-to-day dealings with colleagues and clients.

steven lives by the fact that “when you have product belief then selling comes easy”.
 
steven has exceptional communication and negotiation skills which is evident in the many record sale prices and dominant market share he has achieved.

fiona felton

fiona  feltonproperty manager
property management

mobile : 0439 992 376
contact fiona

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rachel whitehead

rachel whiteheadassistant to matthew bourn
buying / selling

mobile : 94962777
contact rachel

as a pivotal member of matthew bourn's sales team, rachel thrives on providing a high level of client care and support. joining mcconnell bourn to pursue her passion for real estate, she aspires to build upon her career as an integral part of our team.

rachel has an extensive background in real estate, professional services and the travel industry and has played pivotal roles in international event co ordination, marketing and human resources.  having been the right hand support to company ceo's gives rachel an edge in understanding the importance of excellence, integrity and honesty in business. rachel has also completed studies in marketing and real estate and has previously supported a top agency principal whilst working in brisbane.

having grown up on the north shore, rachel has recently returned after working, studying and travelling in queensland and abroad and is delighted to be able to call the north shore home once again.
 

andrew howden

andrew howdensales manager wahroonga
buying / selling

mobile : 0423 264 989
contact andrew

with more than 20 years of experience selling real estate in london, andrew has acquired the skills to successfully and confidently operate in every type of real estate climate.
 
andrew is a successful and dynamic individual. he is an articulate and persuasive communicator, confident at all levels, with a polished manner and appearance.  when meeting andrew you are instantly aware that he is both charming and a character with a personality that entices you to find out more about him and what he has to say.
 
renowned for his analytical mind and direct, no nonsense approach, andrew is passionate about real estate and prides himself in being an honest, hard working team player. 
 strong attention to detail, clear and concise client communication and impeccable standards have proven to be a winning combination to achieve outstanding results for his clients time and time again.

 

sinead zille

sinead  zilleresidential sales executive
buying / selling

mobile : 0410 852 993
contact sinead

committed to exceeding expectations, sinead’s enthusiastic and focused nature assists her in providing outstanding service and in turn results for her clients.

joining mcconnell bourn in 2010, sinead brings with her wealth of knowledge from many different career facets, from advertising, to teaching, sinead also has completed tertiary degrees in psychology and communication.

with considerable experience and an extensive 14 year knowledge of the north shore region, sinead’s love for the area helps provide astute understanding and confidence from vendors and purchasers alike.

sinead’s underlying philosophy is to sell every property as if it were her own. this means going far beyond the call of duty to ensure a property is perfectly presented and marketed intelligently and strategically. sinead knows even the slightest detail can be a key factor in a buyer’s decision making – her keen eye and expert advice are perfectly attuned to maximising the potential and price of any property.

whilst loving travel, sinead also enjoys photography, scuba diving and skiing in her spare time.

 

kate arthur

kate arthuroffice manager
administration

mobile : 0431 313 063
contact kate

kate joined mcconnellbourn after successfully managing another local agency for 4 years. as well as her management and administrative skills, kate brings with her 5 years of experience in realestate marketing, sales, auctions and property management.

having grown up in wahroonga, kate is now raising her two young children in the area she loves. kate also has a background in hospitality and hr, bringing a high level of customer service and professionalism to our wahroonga office.
kate is highly respected in the local community and industry, with a reputation for friendly, professional service.

with her knowledge and experience in all aspects of real estate, kate ensures your experience, whether buying or selling, is a pleasant one.

suellen mcalpin

suellen mcalpinresidential sales executive
buying / selling

mobile : 0417 695 861
contact suellen

with an extensive knowledge of the local area, gained from living and bringing up a family on the upper north shore for over 20 years, suellen is passionate about helping clients find the home that is right for them. suellen’s strengths lie in ability to listen to peoples needs and desire to build lasting relationship with clients together with and unmatched level of enthusiasm and a genuine passion for people as well as property, delivers a level of service expected in today’s market.

suellen’s ability to build lasting relationships based on mutual respect and understanding, together with her outstanding negotiation and communication skills, teamed with the philosophy of treating each property as if it were her own, ensures a positive and beneficial experience her clients achieving their real estate goals.

 
 
 
 
 
 

tanya mitchell

tanya mitchellreceptionist - lindfield
administration

mobile : 9496 2777
contact tanya

reliable, approachable and professional, tanya recently joined the mcconnell bourn team in 2010 and brings with her varied skills acquired through a diverse range of professions. from working as a chef for seven years in the navy to owning and successfully managing two bakeries, tanya has also owned investment properties for over 12 years and found that working within the real estate industry was a natural progression for her.

growing up and going to school on the north shore, tanya has an extensive knowledge of the local area.  attracted to mcconnell bourn for its unmatched reputation, tanya plays a essential role within company as the first point of contact.
 

michael pasalich

michael pasalichresidential sales executive
buying / selling

mobile : 0412 313 834
contact michael

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