Meet The Templeton Team
Management Team
Shane Templeton (Director – Production and Accounting)
Shane is a third-generation ginger farmer with more than 32 years of experience. After completing a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) at QUT, he joined the family business, where he plays an integral role in the production and growing operations.With hands-on experience, Shane has built extensive knowledge of ginger cultivation and industry best practice. His leadership extends beyond the farm, having served as both a board member and president of Buderim Ginger and the Australian Ginger Industry Association. Shane’s commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability continues to strengthen both the business and the broader Australian ginger industry.
Kylie Templeton (Director – Sales and Marketing)
Kylie is a third-generation farmer who has been part of the business for more than 30 years. She has played a key role in building and maintaining relationships with customers and agents, ensuring the loyalty and reputation of Templeton Farming Enterprises. Kylie also contributes to the broader industry through her involvement with the Australian Ginger Industry Association and AgriFutures. Within the business, she is instrumental in the development and implementation of the company’s Food Safety Program, supporting a culture of quality and compliance across all operations.
John Templeton (Owner/Director)
John is a second-generation ginger farmer who began working at Templeton Ginger as a young boy. Having dedicated his entire life to the farm, he has built an extensive wealth of knowledge and experience across all aspects of the business. With a natural engineering mindset, John has contributed innovative and practical solutions that have strengthened farm operations over the years. Today, he remains an integral part of Templeton Farming Enterprises, continuing his hands-on role in preparing fresh ginger for market.
Jason Keating (General Manager)
Jason brings experience across agribusiness, horticulture, dairy, tourism, and government. Holding a Bachelor of Applied Science, a Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness, and Master of Tourism, Jason has been closely involved in the ginger industry. Jason’s role is guiding Templeton Ginger’s growth and diversification – supporting innovation in crop production, workforce & property development, while exploring new value-add opportunities.
Passionate about mentoring and shaping a strong future for the business, Jason’s focus is ensuring Templeton Ginger continues to be recognised as Australia’s leading grower of premium ginger.
Passionate about mentoring and shaping a strong future for the business, Jason’s focus is ensuring Templeton Ginger continues to be recognised as Australia’s leading grower of premium ginger.
Shane is a third-generation ginger farmer with more than 32 years of experience. After completing a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) at QUT, he joined the family business, where he plays an integral role in the production and growing operations. With hands-on experience, Shane has built extensive knowledge of ginger cultivation and industry best practice. His leadership extends beyond the farm, having served as both a board member and president of Buderim Ginger and the Australian Ginger Industry Association. Shane’s commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability continues to strengthen both the business and the broader Australian ginger industry.
Shane Templeton
Director – Production and Accounting
Kylie is a third-generation farmer who has been part of the business for more than 30 years. She has played a key role in building and maintaining relationships with customers and agents, ensuring the loyalty and reputation of Templeton Farming Enterprises. Kylie also contributes to the broader industry through her involvement with the Australian Ginger Industry Association and AgriFutures. Within the business, she is instrumental in the development and implementation of the company’s Food Safety Program, supporting a culture of quality and compliance across all operations.
Kylie Templeton
Director – Sales and Marketing
John is a second-generation ginger farmer who began working at Templeton Ginger as a young boy. Having dedicated his entire life to the farm, he has built an extensive wealth of knowledge and experience across all aspects of the business. With a natural engineering mindset, John has contributed innovative and practical solutions that have strengthened farm operations over the years. Today, he remains an integral part of Templeton Farming Enterprises, continuing his hands-on role in preparing fresh ginger for market.
John Templeton
Owner/Director
Jason brings experience across agribusiness, horticulture, dairy, tourism, and government. Holding a Bachelor of Applied Science, a Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness, and Master of Tourism, Jason has been closely involved in the ginger industry. Jason’s role is guiding Templeton Ginger’s growth and diversification – supporting innovation in crop production, workforce & property development, while exploring new value-add opportunities. Passionate about mentoring and shaping a strong future for the business, Jason’s focus is ensuring Templeton Ginger continues to be recognised as Australia’s leading grower of premium ginger.
Jason Keating
General Manager
Meet the Faces Behind Our Success
Our team is made up of hardworking, down-to-earth people who bring our farms to life every day.
Administrative team
Julie Templeton
Financial Coordinator
Julie came into the business after marrying Shane, and has been managing the office for 30 years, progressing from a home office to a commercial space. Julie has been responsible for the expansion of the administrative team.
Darrin Eager
HR Coordinator
Darrin joined Templeton's in 2021 to assist with our expanding workforce. Darrin brings 30 years’ experience from a variety of industries and is focused on developing a forward-thinking team culture.
Rachael Birks
Administration Coordinator
Rachael has been part of the Templeton Team for 20 years, expanding her expertise from harvesting to packing and finding her passion for admin. Rachael has grown with the business helping to implement new technology and processes.
Zac Templeton
Machinery and Maintenance Operator
Zac is a fourth-generation farmer with a passion for hands-on operations which led him to complete a Cert III in Agriculture. Growing up on the farm Zac has seen the advancement of on-farm systems and is passionate about incorporating innovative technology into the business.
Abby Templeton
Agronomy Coordinator
Abby is a fourth-generation farmer with a passion for science. Abby is a 2026 Nuffield Scholar, with a focus on improving the clean seed program in the ginger industry. On the farm, Abby assists with the agronomy and works closely with the production teams.
Farm Managers
Our farm managers are the backbone of Templeton Farming, bringing leadership, expertise, and a deep understanding of our land and operations. Each manager plays a vital role in guiding teams, ensuring quality, and driving innovation across our farms. With years of hands-on experience and a commitment to sustainable practices, they work closely with our diverse workforce to keep everything running smoothly.
Andre Abele
Andre manages our ginger farms on the Sunshine Coast.
Scot Stuart
Scot manages our ginger farms in the Wide Bay Region.
Lachlan McMahon
Lachy manages our cattle across the Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay regions.
John Parr
John manages our ginger, sugarcane and soyabeans on the Fraser Coast.
Workers
Our team is built on a strong base of local workers whose experience and knowledge form the foundation of our business. We’re proud to also have a dedicated group of team members from Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands, who join us through the PALM Scheme and have become an integral part of our operations, taking on key roles across the farms. To support seasonal demands, we also welcome Working Holiday Visa holders (backpackers), who bring energy and enthusiasm to our field and shed teams. Together, this diverse workforce helps keep Templeton Farming thriving year-round.
