Founders & Directors
Leadership with Purpose
Stokes Rousseau was founded on a shared vision: to build better — with integrity, purpose, and people at the centre.
Co-founder Kurt Price and Director Luke Vardon bring together complementary expertise from across the built environment, united by a commitment to quality and innovation.
Kurt, with a background in civil engineering and project management, is passionate about heritage restoration and creating socially responsible projects. Since day one, he’s championed a company culture grounded in ethics, community value, and work-life balance.
Luke joined in 2010 and was appointed Director in 2011. With over a decade of prior experience and dual builder registrations, he leads project delivery with a strong focus on business development, cost control, and process improvement.
Together, they’ve built more than a construction company — they’ve created a values-driven culture that supports great people and delivers exceptional outcomes.
Kurt Price
Founder & Director
Kurt founded Stokes Rousseau in 2006 and is a passionate advocate for heritage preservation and restoration. He currently manages the heritage portfolio and company systems.
From the start of the journey, Kurt has been driven to minimise impact on the environment, improve community amenity, and create a socially aware workplace.
Luke Vardon
Director
Luke joined Stokes Rousseau in 2011 and is responsible for overseeing commercial project delivery, tender/estimation management and the coordination of all site staff.
Luke is a registered Commercial and Domestic builder with nuanced understanding of project delivery, gained over 22 years hands on experience in the industry.
The Team
Skilled. Collaborative. Committed.
Behind every successful project is our talented team of professionals — from site managers and carpenters to estimators and project coordinators. United by shared values of quality, trust, and accountability, our people bring diverse skills and a collaborative spirit to every build.
Aaron
CA & Systems Manager
Aaron joined Stokes Rousseau in 2018 with over 17 years’ experience across commercial construction in Melbourne, NSW, and the UK. His site management background fuels his passion for improving company systems while supporting project teams in his dual role.
Andrew
Estimator
Andrew joined in 2022, bringing over 10 years of experience in commercial construction. He leads the full lifecycle of tender bids and has a passion for unique, one-off projects, contributing his energy and enthusiasm to the culture of the company.
Ben
Site Manager
Ben joined Stokes Rousseau in 2018 and has led numerous commercial and heritage refurbishment projects, including works at Kew Traffic School and Mission to Seafarers. Calm and adaptable, he is a respected leader across every site he manages.
Camden
Site Manager
Camden began with Stokes Rousseau in 2016 and was awarded Master Builders’ Apprentice of the Year in 2019. Now a qualified carpenter and Junior Foreman, he brings ambition and broad project lifecycle experience to his role as Site Manager.
Daniel
Site Manager
Joining in 2018 and stepping into a Site Manager role in 2022, Daniel is committed, enthusiastic, and detail-focused. Previously a Leading Hand, he brings strong problem-solving and a “no task too small” attitude to commercial projects.
Erin
Payroll
A longstanding team member since 2011, Erin has worn many hats, including managing HR and marketing. Now overseeing payroll, she’s also the talent behind many of the project photos featured on the company website.
Jenny
Accounts Payable
Jenny has over 30 years’ experience across multiple sectors and now manages Accounts Payable for the business. Her ability to juggle deadlines and constant staff requests showcases her exceptional skill and patience.
Joe
Project Manager
Joe recently joined the team, bringing strong delivery knowledge and problem-solving skills. With a Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) and broad experience from on the tools to project coordination, he adds value across every phase.
Kate
HR Business Partner
Kate brings experience from global supply chains focused on sustainability, fuelling her passion for people and ethical business. At Stokes Rousseau, she drives HR strategy and integrates sustainable practices across the company.
Matt
Site Manager
Matt has over 19 years in construction, including five in site management. Since joining in 2019, he’s led many heritage projects with a calm, honest approach that consistently delivers excellent outcomes.
Shaun
Site Manager
Shaun joined in 2022 with more than 12 years’ experience across residential and commercial sectors. He brings a strong work ethic and hands-on knowledge to every project he leads.
Tim
Site Manager
Tim joined the team in 2022 with 10+ years of carpentry experience. Passionate about restoration, he is currently focused on the heritage portfolio, and is known for his maturity, knowledge, and approachable leadership style.