Meet the Team

John Fargher

Managing Director & Owner

John joined Steriline Racing in 1994 and has been the owner since 2006.

John began riding horses when he was five years old. He is committed to animal welfare and safety, and to designing and manufacturing products that are as safe, reliable and durable as possible.

John has a wealth of knowledge and experience as an Australian manufacturer and exporter.

“I take great pride in leading the team at Steriline who together make a real difference to the industry in which we operate – by delivering and servicing safer, more compliant, reliable, robust engineered Australian made products to the world market of horse racing.”

Judy Graetz

Business Manager

Judy commenced working at Steriline Racing in 2003. Over her many years with the company she has had many roles, including finance, sales and marketing.

Judy now manages all internal aspects of our business.

“During my time at Steriline, I’ve truly enjoyed connecting with customers to understand their needs and provide the best support possible. The welcoming nature of the industry has led to many meaningful and lasting relationships.”

Ben Burford

Installation & Service Technician

Ben has been working for Steriline Racing for over 20 years. He manages the installation and service of racetrack equipment for our customers in Australia and around the world.

Ben has more filled passports than your average traveller, visiting numerous destinations each year to assemble and service Steriline’s world-renowned starting gates and other racing equipment.

“Working at Steriline has taken me all over Australia and the world, several times, and to places I never would have gone. To say I have installed and maintained most of the gates for some of the biggest races in the world is something I am really proud to be apart of.”

Ben Dolan

Head of Business Development

Ben joined the Steriline team in 2021 with a vast experience in sales and projects. Ben has represented Steriline at various conferences for the horse racing and greyhound racing industry.

“I am able to work with customers who are passionate about the racing industry and provide them with high quality products and services. Being a part of this industry and in Steriline’s environment is exciting and fulfilling each day.”

Robert Gunn

Operations Manager

Rob began his journey with Steriline in 2010 on the workshop floor. Over the years, he has built extensive experience across multiple areas of the business, including procurement, inventory management, workplace health and safety, and maintenance. Rob is highly regarded for his strong product knowledge, especially with greyhound boxes.

Rob currently oversees all production operations at Steriline, managing planning and ensuring the smooth execution of factory processes.