Meet the team
Will Fellowes
Co-founder & Managing Director
Will is the man with the ideas. Our co-founder and Managing director’s focus is to make sure the distillery runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible both behind the bar and in front of the computer as well as working hard behind the scenes to get WQS out into the world. 
Michael McLaughlin
Co-founder & Head Distiller
Michael is one of WQS’s co-founders along with our Head Distiller. He is the mastermind behind the creative and tasteful flavours of each of our signature WQS spirits. Outside of the distillery, Michael is working hard saving lives at our local hospital in Roma.
Bailey Bergman
Chief Operating Officer
As Chief Operating Officer, Bailey focuses on delivering great wholesale, food & beverage as well as event outcomes.
With a background in food & beverage management in top notch venues in Brisbane as well as QMF, Bailey brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to WQS.
Jeremy Miller
Chief Customer Officer
Jeremy is our Chief Customer Officer. He is the face of our cellar door and always looks forward to welcoming everyone to Western Queensland Spirit. You will also see Jeremy serving it up at our many iconic pop-up events across Western Queensland.
Kira Glasby
Brand, Events & Operations Coordinator
Kira keeps WQS running behind the scenes! As the Brand, Events & operations coordinator, Kira’s role is to coordinate everything needed to keep a distillery going. From organising events, collaborating with suppliers, responding to enquiries and emails and running our socials, Kira is on it!
Sparty & Bungy
Distillery Dogs & Co-Chief Cuddle Officers
Sparty & Bungy are responsible for ensuring that after a big day, our founders are sufficiently looked after.
Ruth Chaplain
Brand Artist
Based on her family cattle station outside Cloncurry, Ruth is inspired by the magnificent colours of the landscape. Ruth is our resident Brand Artist and is responsible for the beautiful designs on our bottles as well as the massive mural in our cellar door. You can even pick up some of her merch in our trading post! www.ruthchaplainart.com is where you can find her beautiful art!
Want to join the team?
Our team is growing and we’re always on the lookout for enthusiastic and hard-working team members to join the WQS family.
Email us at info@westernqldspirit.com to inquire about joining this fantastic team!
Current Opportunities
Cellar Door Manager

We are seeking a passionate and customer-focused Cellar Door Manager to lead our cellar door operations. This role is responsible for ensuring an exceptional experience for all visitors, managing the daily activities, and driving sales through engaging tastings and retail offerings. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about spirits, hospitality, and delivering outstanding customer service.

Email us at info@westernqldspirit.com for more information.
Customer Service Team Member

We are seeking passionate and customer-focused team members to join our cellar door team. These roles are responsible for delivering exceptional experiences for all visitors, shaking up cocktails and cooking up delicious food in the kitchen. Seeking staff of all ages with all experience levels.
Email us at info@westernqldspirit.com for more information.