Damian
Chief Executive Officer
Damian has been at the helm for many years & it all started with his passion for events and a dream.
This led to the creation of the 92ft Sherrin Hot Air Balloon replica & Damian starting his ‘Hot Air’ journey. Now, Picture This has flown thousands of Australians all throughout Victoria, including over the city of Melbourne.
Damian loves to spend time with his wife & four daughters, watch the mighty magpies at the MCG & enter his Labrador Paddington in competitive dog grooming competitions all over Australia
Ryan
General Manager
Ryan has been working with Picture This for 5+ years when he began as a part time crew member.
Over the years, Ryan has learnt more and more about the ballooning industry which has seen him rise in the ranks to lead the team in operations & watch over every aspect of the business.
He has obtained his pilot license and is on a trajectory to become a commercial hot air balloon pilot.
In Ryan’s spare time he enjoys spending time with his family, watching the magpies in the AFL and heading out to Tullamarine Airport to watch planes land.
Nicholas
Brand Manager
Nic has been with the business for 5+ years starting from humble beginnings in the office.
He has experience with dealing with all aspects of the sales and marketing in the business. Once upon a time, being afraid of heights he has found a lust for aviation and is an advocate for hot air ballooning, especially over Melbourne and the Yarra Valley.
In his spare time, Nic enjoys playing local sport & playing chess.
Tracy
Customer Relations
Tracy joined the team in 2020 and has experience in tourism from Taiwan & China. She is our specialist mandarin speaker who helps customers receive the first class experience right from the beginning their bookings.
In her spare time Tracy loves to travel around the world, meet up with friends & play angry birds.
Peter (Hendo)
Melbourne Ground Operations
Peter performs many duties, including being the number one crew for Melbourne city flights. If you are flying over Melbourne the odds are you will be greeted with Peter’s smile.
Peter also manages the warehouse and makes sure everything is prepared for each operation - this keeps him busy!
Jason
Yarra Valley Ground Operations
Jason joined the team in 2021 and has been an integral part of the crew team.
He has a strong focus on working out in the Yarra Valley & strengthen landowner relationships.
Rick
Melbourne & Yarra Valley Crew
Rick has been with the team since 2019 and is ever reliable.
He has shared his knowledge with all aspects of our operations including 4WD driving, towing large trailers and even giving our welder some tips!
In his spare time, Rick will be found enjoying everything nature has to offer.
Mel
Office & Crew
Mel is an enthusiastic and kind hearted operator, she ensures our passengers have the best experience possible as well as, focusing on safety.
She has been with us since 2020 and has a great understanding of balloons and how they operate!
In her spare time, she enjoys fixing up her cars & competing in American Football.
Justin
Chief Crew Training
Justin has been involved with balloons for nearly half of his life!
He also works as a volunteer for the CFA and is in charge of training all of our new crew to get them up to scratch. His knowledge about safety is second to none. He dipped into the world of politics in 2022 when he ran for state election.
In his spare time Justin will be found spending time with his family & losing state elections.