Jim Gard’ner, Director
Jim’s foremost strength is his ability to engage with clients and key stakeholders. His extensive knowledge and understanding of all things heritage instills confidence in clients, and his clear, quick thinking allows for astute assessments of a broad range of heritage-related issues.
Credentials
Jim is a Registered Architect with expertise in the administration of legislation to regulate and manage historic heritage places and objects, and in providing advice to support conservation and redevelopment of heritage places.
Debbie Jorgensen,
Practice Manager
Debbie is the glue that holds GJM Heritage together. As Practice Manager she brings an innate sense of organisation and management to GJM Heritage which is key to its operation. Her focus is on keeping everything running smoothly; she prefers to leave the heritage matters to the experts.
Credentials
Debbie has held the role of Practice Manager, Heritage for 11 years. She has collectively more than 30 years’ experience in various administrative roles.
Anne Cahir
SEnior Associate
Anne brings over 25 years of experience in the heritage field in Victoria to GJM Heritage. Having worked in both senior project and policy roles in goverment and as a consultant, Anne brings an extensive depth of knowledge to the assessment of cultural heritage.
Credentials
Anne is a Professional Historian, specialising in the assessment and management of heritage places and objects at both the government and local levels. She works on a range of projects including heritage studies and conservation management plans.
Felicity Coleman,
Senior Heritage Consultant
Felicity brings a creative and open approach to heritage projects. Her understanding of various heritage processes, clear logical thinking and valuable writing skills result in insightful and engaging outcomes, particularly in the development of heritage interpretation plans and historical research.
Credentials
Felicity is a Professional Historian and Heritage Consultant, specialising in built heritage and heritage interpretation with particular experience in undertaking historical research and assessments of significance, and heritage interpretation strategies.
Paul Webb,
Heritage Consultant
Paul’s extensive experience in community and stakeholder engagement brings a people-focused approach to complex heritage issues. His highly developed report writing skills allows for a measured and thoughtful response to the delivery of a range of heritage projects.
Credentials
Paul is a graduate of urban planning and cultural heritage. He works on a range of projects, including the preparation of heritage assessments, heritage impact statements and interpretation plans and assists in research and report writing.
Renae Jarman, Director
Renae brings clarity and sensitivity to all her projects. Her ability to distill and simplify even the most complicated of heritage matters and her clear vision and perceptive thinking lead to highly thoughtful and considered solutions across a range of heritage projects.
Credentials
Renae is an experienced built heritage professional with expertise in urban planning, large-scale infrastructure projects and development proposals, heritage policy, and the assessment and management of historic heritage places.
Ros Coleman,
Senior Associate
Ros’ years of experience and her deep knowledge and understanding of Victoria’s heritage is invaluable to GJM Heritage. Her calm, considered approach and clear logical thinking results in highly perceptive and insightful assessments of the significance and management of heritage places.
Credentials
Ros is an Architectural Historian with over 30 years’ experience in undertaking detailed analysis of heritage fabric, assessments of significance and preparing local heritage studies, state-level assessments and Conservation Management Plans.
Jessi Briggs,
Associate
Jessi’s strength lies in her detailed and meticulous approach to heritage-related projects. Her inherent attention to detail and thorough research skills allow for comprehensive outcomes for a range of projects including local heritage studies and assessments of cultural heritage significance.
Credentials
Jessi is an Architectural Historian, specialising in built heritage with extensive experience in undertaking historical research into localities, places and people, and preparing heritage assessments, planning scheme amendments and local heritage studies.
Jessica Hogg,
Heritage Consultant
Jess brings a diverse skill set to the field of heritage. Her skills in the field of design and presentation and her particular aptitude for graphic programs ensures the smooth and effective delivery of a broad range of heritage-related projects.
Credentials
Jess is a Graduate of Architecture and is proficient in the use of CAD, Revit/Rhino and desktop publishing packages. She works on a range of projects within the office including major infrastructure projects, heritage assessments, heritage impact statements, and Conservation Management Plans.
