Nimbus is a growing network of highly-experienced and accredited finance professionals throughout regional Australia.
Richard Hewitt
Credit Representative Number: 482391
Managing Director
0438 410 828
Nimbus Managing Director, Richard Hewitt, has more than 20 years’ experience in agribusiness. Prior to establishing Nimbus in 2015, he was a regional business banking manager with one of the ‘big four’ bank with responsibility for nine staff servicing 350 clients in Central NSW. Born and raised on a family farm in the NSW Southern Tablelands and a one-time jackaroo with Clyde Agriculture in central-western NSW, Richard has a strong empathy with farming and regional communities. Richard is an Accredited Finance Broker with the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Agricultural Economics (1st Hons) from the University of Sydney; a Master of Business Administration from the University of New England, majoring in agricultural, international trade and marketing; and a Diploma in Finance and Mortgage Broking Management.
Dylan Richardson
Credit Representative Number: 563485
Partner
0455 328 414
Dylan Richardson has more than 15 years’ experience in agricultural and commercial banking as a relationship manager, business banking manager and assistant manager with a major Australian bank. During this time, he significantly grew his client base into the bank’s largest portfolio nationally and achieved the highest level of lending growth for three consecutive years. Dylan has extensive experience in financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting and risk management. He prides himself in developing close working relationships and delivering successful outcomes for his clients. Raised in Murrumburrah, he has lived and worked in the Young area for the past 15 years.
Andrew Schmetzer
Credit Representative Number: 509922
Partner
0447 035 890
Andrew Schmetzer has almost 30 years’ experience in agribusiness and commercial banking. Born and raised in the Riverina, Andrew joined one of the ‘big four’ banks in 1988 after leaving school and worked in its Ariah Park, Ardlethan, Barham, Beckom, Griffith, Leeton and Narrandera branches before relocating to Wagga Wagga in 1996. He has a strong background in commercial banking for small, medium and corporate enterprises and agribusinesses. Andrew has a Graduate Certificate in Small and Medium Enterprise Management from Charles Sturt University and a Diploma in Finance and Mortgage Broking Management.
Glenn Cox
Credit Representative Number: 563835
Partner
0475 043 650
Glenn Cox has more than 25 years’ experience in agribusiness and commercial finance, including executive roles with two leading Australian banks and a global packaging manufacturer. He has in-depth experience in financial and business management and has worked with small, family-owned enterprises, right through to ASX-listed entities throughout Queensland, NSW and Victoria. Now based in Wagga Wagga, Glenn is passionate about helping his clients and colleagues to achieve their financial and personal goals. Glenn holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of New England and a Diploma of Finance & Mortgage Broking Management.
Gus Pettitt
Credit Representative Number: 508402
Partner
0477 009 000
Born into a farming family and raised on a mixed farm in South West NSW, Gus has a passion for agriculture and the land. His background includes stints as a jackaroo in the Kimberley region of WA, driving combine harvesters in northern NSW and North America and working on the family farm for several years. Gus joined the banking sector in 2007, with postings in Wagga Wagga, Albury, Richmond, Townsville, Charters Towers and Melbourne. Gus has extensive experience in the beef, sheep, cropping, dairy, intensive livestock and regional business sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management from the University of Sydney and a Diploma in Finance and Mortgage Broking Management.
Simon Franke
Credit Representative Number: 521867
Partner
0447 552 089
Simon has more than 30 years’ experience in the agricultural and small/medium business finance sectors via roles with Elders, ANZ, Bank SA and most recently, Chase Finance. Based in his hometown of Murray Bridge, Simon provides a range of financial and advisory services to agribusiness and regional businesses throughout South Australia.
Michael Adams
Credit Representative Number: 527217
Operations Manager & Home Lending Specialist
0448 791 704
A Young local, Michael, has worked in the agricultural services industry and finance industry for over a 15 years. Michael came to Nimbus after working in a prominent family-owned financial planning practice, where he honed his financial services knowledge and mortgage broking skills.
When not working on getting clients the best deal on their mortgage, he is keeping the office operations in tip top shape.
Michael has a Bachelors in Finance (Business), Diploma of Mortgage Broking and Finance Management and is our other in House JP (Justice of the Peace).
Julianne Corbett
Finance Manager
Julianne is the Finance Manager at Nimbus Broking & Advisory, with over 20 years of experience in bookkeeping and financial management. She began her career in 1998 and went on to complete a Certificate IV in Accounting, becoming a registered BAS Agent in 2015.
Before joining Nimbus, Julianne ran her own bookkeeping business for eight years, working with clients across a wide range of industries and building strong, lasting relationships.
At Nimbus, she enjoys working closely with her team of bookkeepers and supporting clients to feel confident and in control of their finances. Known for her approachable style, Julianne is passionate about making finance straightforward and building trusted partnerships.
Nikki Corkhill
Assistant Manager
Hailing from Harden-Murrumburrah Nikki has worked in the Legal and Financial services industries for well over a decade. Nikki came to Nimbus after working as a Business Credit Analyst in the banking sector. Beyond the numbers, Nikki is driven by a genuine passion for customer service. Nikki holds a Diploma in Finance and Mortgage Broking Management and is one of our two in house JP’s (Justice of the Peace).
