Simon joined the real estate industry in 1998 and became a sales representative and concentrated on rural sales with a small company in Toodyay. He joined IAMA Real Estate later that year where he began working with Steve Vaughan and Hugh Ness which would later lead to the formation of VNW Independent which has recently partnered with Ray White, and formed Ray White Rural W.A.

Simon has lived in the Avon Valley all his life, and has an extensive knowledge of the pastoral region of Western Australia, where he worked as a Mustering Pilot in the late 70s. He still flies his aircraft to service the pastoral industry. Simon holds an Auctioneers licençe in addition to his Triennial Certificate, and is actively involved in auctioneering. Simon is well experienced in large property transactions acting for private, corporate and international clients with excellent outcomes. He continues to be very active and has gained a reputation for hard work and integrity.

Simon has been involved in many different committees in his area including Northam Ag. Society, F.C.O. Local Bush Fire Brigade, President of Northam Aero Club, Meat & Livestock Committee R.A.S., Meat Committee P.G.A.

Before the commencement of his career in real estate, Simon worked on the family farm and Jackarooed in the eastern states for two years. He still manages and owns the family farm at Spencers Brook.