“GMA has been really good to me.”

“I like the mateship and the people I have met since I joined the company more than 25 years ago,” said Mark Bailey. 

Looking back, Mark joined GMA as 'Sand Stacker' in 1993. Over the years, he has moved up the ranks from Leading Hand to Supervisor and then to Superintendent for the dry plant in Geraldton. 

Being with GMA for more than 25 years is quite an achievement and Mark shared that one of his career highlights was spending 18 months coaching and mentoring our plant employees in Montana and Philadelphia, USA in 2015. 

“It was really rewarding to help the teams and to see the operations up and running,” Mark said. 

Currently, he works as Dry Plant Processing Crew Supervisor and ensures production and logistics are carried out safely and effectively. 

Mark also loves the increased work-life balance the new rosters give and uses the four days off to renovate his 1950’s home in Geraldton. He enjoys playing golf and fishing in his spare time. 

Mark embodies everything that is special about GMA's people. Committed, hardworking, and he really cares about the quality of our products. It is individuals such as Mark that make GMA the company it is today.   

CEO Stephen Gobby ​

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I have worked closely with Mark over the last 13 years. Mark is extremely knowledgeable about the dry processing plant and he is always willing to mentor and teach. 

Mark is an inspiration to his fellow workmates, he is always approachable and a positive influence. His commitment to GMA is commendable. I look forward to working alongside Mark for many more years. Congratulations on your 25th Anniversary.  

General Manager - Midwest Operations  Amanda Gundry

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I have worked with Mark for the past 22 years, he has been a wonderful workmate, well-liked by all the employees.

He always takes the time to say hi, have a chat and has a genuine connection with the workforce. He is well known for the love for his family, Westcoast Eagles (Australian football team) and camping.  I would like to wish him well and look forward to working with him for many more years to come. A fantastic effort, congratulations Mark!