Who we are

Document Solutions Australia (DSA) was formed in July 2001 when Colin Wheeler and Alan Thompson acquired the Konica Minolta Gold Coast branch. What started as a photocopier supplier has since evolved into a full-service business solution and technology provider.

Since its beginnings, the DSA team have built strong business foundations and corporate relationships that reach into business communities throughout the local Gold Coast region. Our attention to detail, focus on service delivery, and the desire to be well respected across the local business landscape have driven a company culture of excellence from the top down.

2023 has seen the next evolution of DSA, with the appointment of our third Director Craig McHenry. Craig has been our General Manager since day one and his reputation in the industry is unparalleled. His drive for efficiency will take the service we deliver to the next level.

DSA is a company large enough to cope, but small enough to care.

Alan Thompson

Director and Owner

Alan Thompson

Director and Owner

Alan is joint owner of Document Solutions Australia and is the Sales Director of the company. His experience with the Konica Minolta product spans over 22 years. Starting as a technician, graduating to sales and sales management, Alan had a rounded education in the industry before purchasing the Gold Coast office with Colin from Konica Australia in 2001.

Colin Wheeler

Director and Owner

Colin Wheeler

Director and Owner

Colin is an original joint Owner and Director of Document Solutions Australia. He is now enjoying some time for himself, whilst continuing to support DocSol to assist in driving the company forward. Honesty and integrity are his bywords to maintain growth and a happy team!

Craig McHenry

Director and Owner

Craig McHenry

Director and Owner

Craig started with Konica Gold Coast in 1991 as a green trainee before working his way up to becoming Document Solutions Australia Service Manager for many years, and then moving to General Manager. Craig is now proudly an Owner and Director of DocSol and carries on his committed and compassionate approach with the whole team, making him well-respected across the company. Craig is also the best cyclist in the company!

Jen Papallo

Office Manager

Jen Papallo

Office Manager

Jen joined our team in January 2018 as the administrative heart of Document Solutions.  Having grown up in southern Sydney, she has resided on the Gold Coast since 2001.  For Jen, family is an integral part of who she is, as is her love for music, dance and craft projects.  She is committed to and highly driven in her new role as Office Manager.

Barry James

Sales - Government and Education

Barry James

Sales - Government and Education

Barry joined our sales division in October 2017 as our Government/Education Sales Representative, having been in the print industry since early 2008. He grew up on the Gold Coast, left in 1989, and recently returned after 28 years away in Brisbane, Sydney and North Queensland. Barry has a daughter, and he is now living 300 metres from the beach with a fabulous girl.

Matt McNicol

Sales - Commercial North

Matt McNicol

Sales - Commercial North

Matt joined the Document Solutions team in March 2020 and is nearing 15 years of experience in the sales industry. He deals in the sale of both hardware and software solutions in the northern region of the Gold Coast. Outside of the office Matt loves sport – especially golf, horse racing and, of course, all footy codes!

Warren Smith

Sales - Commercial South

Warren Smith

Sales - Commercial South

Brendon Campbell

Sales - IT and Cybersecurity

Brendon Campbell

Sales - IT and Cybersecurity

Brendon joined our sales division in August 2016 as our IT Specialist Sales Representative. He is married with five children and enjoys helping people improve their lives through the use of new technology. Brendon’s experience in corporate, commercial, and consumer markets provides a vast background of understanding and application of technology solutions.

Karen Griffith

Service Administration

Karen Griffith

Service Administration

Karen joined the Document Solutions team back in 2010 as the Receptionist/Meter Reading Coordinator. She has now joined the Service Team where she is the Service Administrator, giving support to the Operations Manager and the Logistics Coordinator. She is also responsible for ensuring that the administrative and procedural requirements for the Service Team are met. She has two gorgeous daughters and when she’s not running a household, Karen loves to read and relax.

Janica Herlihy

Service Administration & Admin Support

Janica Herlihy

Service Administration & Admin Support

Meet Janica, our newest team member who returned to the Gold Coast in 2021 after a decade in New Zealand. With a passion for family, friends, and the beach, Janica enjoys watching sports and cherishes her time on holiday.

Tim McHenry

Service Administration & Admin Support

Tim McHenry

Service Administration & Admin Support

Tim is always up for a new challenge and loves to learn new things so he will fit right in at DocSol! He is also an animal lover who has a dog Koda and in his spare time, he likes to stay active (lucky Koda). He also loves a good audiobook or tv show, so feel free to ask him for recommendations when you call in.

Gemma te Brake

Accounts Clerk

Gemma te Brake

Accounts Clerk

When Gemma joined the DocSol family, she had only been in the country for 6 weeks! Originally hailing from New Zealand, she’s a mother of three daughters and she values family above all else. In her spare time, Gemma enjoys crafting, travelling and baking. The team is definitely hoping to reap the benefits of that last one! One last fact that might shock you – She also loves Lowriders!

Ben Kiefel

Marketing & Digital Media Coordinator

Ben Kiefel

Marketing & Digital Media Coordinator

Ben wasn’t always in marketing, in another life he studied zoology and worked with animals all around the world including raising baby bears in Indonesia. After deciding on a career change he completed a graduate certificate in marketing at RMIT and worked in marketing agencies before making his way to Document Solutions. In his free time, Ben loves to stay active and explore the outdoors. You’ll often find him at the beach, hiking in the mountains, or at the gym.

Adam Gates

Field Team Leader

Adam Gates

Field Team Leader

Adam joined our technician team in 2010 and is another Welshman in the company, only he really does sound Welsh. Adam joined Konica Minolta in Wales in 1999 straight from school and is now here on the Gold Coast with a wealth of knowledge with the Konica Minolta products.

Justin Marshall

Service Technician

Justin Marshall

Service Technician

Justin is another brother in the Konica Minolta Service Technician Team. Justin specialises in the “big boys”. His career in the copier industry spans over 20 years with his beginnings in Tasmania in the late 1980’s. He learnt his trade as a business machine mechanic and completed an associate diploma in electrical engineering; Justin then moved to the Gold Coast and started with Document Solutions in 2004. ‘Big J’ specialises in the high end colour production machines and has extensive IT experience.

Andrew Mitchell

Service Technician

Andrew Mitchell

Service Technician

Andrew started his career in 1990 whilst completing an electronic engineering apprenticeship. From there Andrew moved on and worked on a large range of products in the copier industry. He was working as a sub-contractor for a number of years before making the very wise move over to Document Solutions in 2003. Andrew is fully trained on the majority of the Konica Minolta range and is furthering his skills by focusing on becoming a high-end production machine specialist.

Ian Tudehope

Service Technician

Ian Tudehope

Service Technician

Ian joined the DocSol team in June 2018 as our in-house Service Technician. His career in the copier industry expands over 37 years. Ian is married with three daughters and two sons. He is a lifelong basketball fan, played and coached lots and is proud to say his son played for the Townsville Crocodiles!

Trina Rash

Service Technician

Trina Rash

Service Technician

Our newest addition to the Service Team, Trina started in the print industry 11 years ago as a Digital Printer. In the past three years, she has been operating Konica Minolta machines and is currently transitioning into a service technician role. Trina has two amazing daughters and, in her downtime, enjoys keeping fit and spending time with family and friends.

Barry Kapp

Service Technician

Barry Kapp

Service Technician

Barry began his copier industry career in South Africa before making the move to Melbourne in 2014 to join Konica Minolta as a Production Technician. Now we are lucky enough to have Barry amongst our team up here on the sunny Gold Coast where he is enjoying camping, fishing, boating, and spending time with the family. He is most looking forward to being part of the DocSol team and building a relationship with our wonderful customers.

George Angelic

Service Technician

George Angelic

Service Technician

George came to us as a seasoned field services engineer who has spent years in the industry and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the DocSol team! When he’s not busy at work, keeping your printers in tip-top shape, you’ll find George either playing the drums or enjoying the great outdoors by surfing or camping. He is also partial to a Friday night beer! Fun fact: George is actually fluent in Hungarian!

Jaiah Angelic

Service Technician

Jaiah Angelic

Service Technician

Ian Campbell

Service Technician

Ian Campbell

Service Technician

Damien Ruk

Storeman

Damien Ruk

Storeman

Damo joined the DocSol team in January 2019 as our Storeman. He is responsible for managing all functions of stock and equipment in our Service warehouse. Originally from Melbourne, he moved to the Gold Coast for a lifestyle change and enjoys fishing, mountain biking, movies, BBQ’s and the outdoors.

Dan Pearson

Storeman

Dan Pearson

Storeman

Originally hailing from Melbourne, Dan moved up the coast when he was around 12 and, as a man of many talents, has had a varied career since including retail, surveying, and even stonemasonry! He is now our Storeman working behind the scenes to get your machines to you in perfect nick. Outside the office, Dan loves video games, golf, and AFL.

Mark Darvell

IT Team Leader

Mark Darvell

IT Team Leader

Mark has been part of the Doc Sol team since 2010 and is our Senior I.T Tech. Mark provides incredible support both remotely and in person and has a wealth of knowledge to offer. He was also instrumental in implementing PaperCut (Print Management Software) into Queensland Education. Mark has gained his Diploma in IT-Networking and has worked professionally in the IT industry for over 10 years. For any technical questions, Mark is your man!

Mik Kirk

Help Desk Team Leader

Mik Kirk

Help Desk Team Leader

An experienced technician, Mik has worked in IT for 25 years and his favourite part is managing cloud and server environments. Outside of the office, Mik enjoys gaming – both computer and board games – and loves music, playing in the Benowa Brass Band.

Amina Spargo

IT Technician

Amina Spargo

IT Technician

Amina started her career studying Software Engineering and whilst taking a break from University to work, she took on a Certificate IV in IT Networking. Amina has always had an interest and passion for IT and physics – her favourite subjects in high school. In her spare time, Amina loves cooking, baking, and getting outdoors for some gardening, swimming, and even hiking. We hear she also makes pretty good cocktails!

Cameron Williams

IT Technician

Cameron Williams

IT Technician

Our latest addition to the All Covered IT Team, Cameron loves learning about the sides of tech that are often overlooked having previously gained a Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology, and a Certificate III in Information and Technology to name a couple! He is looking forward to becoming successful and acquiring experience to further his career in the IT Industry. Outside the office, you’ll find Cameron producing his own music.

Ghenel Elly Bacalla

IT Technician

Ghenel Elly Bacalla

IT Technician

While he might be named Ghenel on paper, you probably know him by his preferred name Elly! Armed with a Bachelor of Computer Science, Elly has been navigating the tech landscape since his graduation. In that time, he’s amassed a trove of skills that span server management, DNS, websites, and the ins and outs of Microsoft 365. Outside of work, Elly loves exploring new locales, snorkelling, diving, and completing mountain treks. He is a self-proclaimed car enthusiast and a dedicated pet lover, (he has 5 dogs and 7 puppies!).