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.

Tiff Ferry

Production Distiller

Tiff assists our Head Distiller, Michael in preparing, distilling and bottling Western Queensland Spirit. Tiff has been an amazing help here at the distillery, making sure every spirit is bottled to perfection.

Harry Dart

Cellar Door Manager

Meet Harry Dart, our new Cellar Door Manager at Western Queensland Spirit! With a background in hospitality and a passion for great spirits and even better customer experiences, Harry is here to make every visit memorable. Whether you're dropping in for a tasting, a cocktail, or one of our events, you'll find Harry leading the charge with a warm welcome and a love for all things Outback.

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

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.