Meet the Team

A close-knit team of experienced professionals, we believe that the true measure of our success is client satisfaction.
Brendan Mcconnell
Brendan started his Real Estate career in 1994. Born and bred in the area, Brendan is an invaluable asset to the company with his broad local knowledge and large client base. You will be impressed with Brendan's professionalism and dedication to giving both buyers and sellers outstanding service. Brendan is a fully licensed Estate Agent after studying at Swinburne University. Brendan enjoys most sports and is married to Justine with three children.
Brendan started his Real Estate career in 1994. Born and bred in the area, Brendan is an invaluable asset to the company with his broad local knowledge and large client base. You will be impressed with Brendan's professionalism and dedication to giving both buyers and sellers outstanding service. Brendan is a fully licensed Estate Agent after studying at Swinburne University. Brendan enjoys most sports and is married to Justine with three children.
Tom Curnow
Tom’s upbeat and positive nature defines his approaches to his Real Estate career as he applies his dynamic conversational and relationship building skills to every interaction. Tom has lived in Kyabram all his life and attended Dawes Rd Primary & completed his education at Kyabram Secondary College. Tom’s Grandparents, Bill & Gwen Brewster were prominent members of the Kyabram Community. Establishing the First Holden Dealership in Kyabram in addition to being founding members of Valley View Golf /Bowls Club and many other community associations. His family have a strong association with the local community & extensive sporting entities within Kyabram. Thomas has been an active member of many sporting organisations during this time. Winning premierships in both Cricket & Football. Captain of the 2017 & 2018 Premiership Kyabram Football Reserve Team, in addition to enjoying Golf & Tennis at his leisure. Thomas previously worked for a major locally developed company (Australian Consolidated Milk) within the local region. Working with Industry & consulting with numerous networks & stakeholders. Thomas has an extensive knowledge of the local region & the community within and is looking forward to continuing to build existing & new client relationships.
Tom’s upbeat and positive nature defines his approaches to his Real Estate career as he applies his dynamic conversational and relationship building skills to every interaction. Tom has lived in Kyabram all his life and attended Dawes Rd Primary & completed his education at Kyabram Secondary College. Tom’s Grandparents, Bill & Gwen Brewster were prominent members of the Kyabram Community. Establishing the First Holden Dealership in Kyabram in addition to being founding members of Valley View Golf /Bowls Club and many other community associations. His family have a strong association with the local community & extensive sporting entities within Kyabram. Thomas has been an active member of many sporting organisations during this time. Winning premierships in both Cricket & Football. Captain of the 2017 & 2018 Premiership Kyabram Football Reserve Team, in addition to enjoying Golf & Tennis at his leisure. Thomas previously worked for a major locally developed company (Australian Consolidated Milk) within the local region. Working with Industry & consulting with numerous networks & stakeholders. Thomas has an extensive knowledge of the local region & the community within and is looking forward to continuing to build existing & new client relationships.
Leisa Saywell
Office Manager
Leisa commenced working at McConnell First National in October 2014 as our Office Manager. At that time, Leisa had over 10 years’ experience working in Customer Service and Administration locally, before taking some time out to spend with her family after the birth of her third child in September 2011. Leisa has a Diploma in Business (Accounting), a Diploma of Financial Services and has completed her Agent's Representative Certificate through the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) to work in Real Estate. Leisa lives in Kyabram with her young family and has lived in the area all her life, having grown up in Merrigum. With a friendly and easy-going personality, Leisa enjoys spending her spare time with her family and playing tennis and netball.
Leisa commenced working at McConnell First National in October 2014 as our Office Manager. At that time, Leisa had over 10 years’ experience working in Customer Service and Administration locally, before taking some time out to spend with her family after the birth of her third child in September 2011. Leisa has a Diploma in Business (Accounting), a Diploma of Financial Services and has completed her Agent's Representative Certificate through the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) to work in Real Estate. Leisa lives in Kyabram with her young family and has lived in the area all her life, having grown up in Merrigum. With a friendly and easy-going personality, Leisa enjoys spending her spare time with her family and playing tennis and netball.
Meaghan Monro
Property Manager
Meaghan has worked as a Property Manager since 2009 where she started her career in Melbourne. After returning to the country life & having two sons, Owen and Ruben, Meaghan has now settled in Kyabram after purchasing her family home. Since joining the team at McConnell First National in 2017, Meaghan has brought an abundance of enthusiasm and continues to provide a high level of service to all clients. Meaghan furthered her education and training in 2021 completing her Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate) and becoming a Licensed Estate Agent. Meaghan enjoys spending time with her family & friends.
Meaghan has worked as a Property Manager since 2009 where she started her career in Melbourne. After returning to the country life & having two sons, Owen and Ruben, Meaghan has now settled in Kyabram after purchasing her family home. Since joining the team at McConnell First National in 2017, Meaghan has brought an abundance of enthusiasm and continues to provide a high level of service to all clients. Meaghan furthered her education and training in 2021 completing her Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate) and becoming a Licensed Estate Agent. Meaghan enjoys spending time with her family & friends.
Maree Baldwin
Property Management Administration / Reception
Kylie Knight
Property Management Administration Assistant
Grace Ryan-Roberts
Property Management Administration Assistant