Our Team

The Owners and Support Staff

Trevor Calnon, Director

Trevor began his career in the asphalt industry in 1980 and founded NK Asphalt in 1989. He set out to create a company that would deliver long-lasting driveway and commercial asphalt results and after 45 years in the industry, his business is now renowned for its quality large-scale asphalt work across WA. Today, Trevor holds a semi-retired role in the business, taking a step back from daily operations but remaining actively involved in the business’s success, strategy, and financial oversight.

Paul Calnon, Director

Paul joined NK Asphalt in 1994 and has been a key part of the team for over 30 years. As the go-to person and asphalt expert he administers the various associated works like baseworks, kerbing, and site preparation. Paul ensures every project runs smoothly from the ground up, and that all quotes are delivered with the necessary careful considerations. In 2021, Paul became a Director at NK Asphalt, keeping the family business going strong.

Brad Lemmey, Director & Asphalt Supervisor

Brad joined NK Asphalt in 1998 as a crew member and has worked his way up to become our Asphalt Supervisor and a Director of the business in 2021. With 25+ years of experience and a deep, hands-on understanding of every piece of equipment we use, his role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our asphalt crew ensures that all our asphalt work is completed in the most efficient way possible.

Kyle Hunt, Operations Manager

Kyle joined NK Asphalt in 2022, bringing with him over 30 years of experience in asphalt operations across both remote and metropolitan WA. His deep industry knowledge and practical insight have been a valuable addition to the team, often providing innovative approaches that you can only achieve by working years on the ground. Kyle manages quoting across NK Asphalt’s full range of services and enjoys working closely with clients — whether it’s on-site, over the phone, or by email — to offer straightforward advice and tailored solutions.

Paul Speering, OHS Manager

Paul joined NK Asphalt in 2012 and plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, compliant work environment across all our projects. He manages traffic and site-specific safety requirements, using a tailored system designed to meet the unique needs of the business. With a strong understanding of evolving OHS regulations, Paul ensures every job meets the right standards — keeping our staff, clients, and the public safe from start to finish.

Administration Staff

Frances Searles, Administration

Frances joined NK Asphalt in 2005 and plays a key role in managing accounts and the smooth running of day-to-day operations. Her sharp organisational skills and attention to detail help keep everything on track behind the scenes. As part of the extended NK Asphalt family, Frances provides vital support across the business — allowing the wider team to stay focused on delivering quality work and great service to clients across Perth.

Belinda Searles, Administration

Belinda brings a strong background in business operations to her role at NK Asphalt, where she plays an important part in the day-to-day running of the office. She works closely with staff, clients, and suppliers to keep things organised and moving efficiently, all done with a cheerful nature that ensures a warm welcome to NK Asphalt.

Our Trusty Crew

Our crew is the backbone of everything we do — a hardworking, close-knit team that takes genuine pride in every job. Here’s what makes them stand out:

• Decades of working together: Many of our staff have been with us for decades, working side by side through a large variety of asphalt projects.
• Full-time employees: We hire our employees full-time, minimising subcontractors, which means you get a team that’s consistent, experienced, and deeply invested in the results.
• Training the next generation: To keep our legacy strong, we also bring in younger team members to learn the ropes from the best, ensuring continued high quality.
• We value our staff: With low staff turnover and high standards on every site, our crew is a big part of how we deliver reliable, high-quality work time and time again.

6 Things to Know About the NK Asphalt Team

1. Our Team Has Four WA Families
   Across our crew and office teams, we have four local families working together at NK Asphalt — two of them spanning multiple generations.
2. Many of Us Have Been Here for Over A Decade
   We’re proud to have loyal NK Asphalt team members who have held onto decades of experience working on some of Perth’s most significant asphalt projects.
3. We Keep Skills From One Generation to the Next
   Our long-term team members pass their knowledge and pride in the job to their next generation, helping keep our work consistent year after year.
4. We Know Perth Roads
   From Yanchep to Mandurah, to the hills and everywhere in between, we’ve been providing versatile asphalt solutions for over 35 years.
5. We’re Big on Safety
   Our crews look out for each other, our clients, and the community, adhering to strict OHS requirements and our own internal system.
6. We’re Not Just Co-workers, We’re Mates
   A lot of our team grew up or started their careers together, so we have a natural rhythm to how we work that keeps things moving.

Workshop

The basis of our reputation for reliability is maintaining all our machines and equipment in optimum condition. Servicing and maintenance is carried out by our mechanics in our premises in Maddington. With 20 machines, a fleet of trucks and numerous smaller pieces of equipment, regular servicing is essential.