Team

Melisa Wheatley

Melisa Wheatley

Principal

Melisa is more familiar with small business than most, holding the tape measure at a young age for her father, a carpenter, and now as an experienced business advisor for him and many other clients.

As a principal of Martel Wheatley, Melisa provides services to her clients including business valuations, structuring advice, budgeting, re...

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Sam Martel

Sam Martel

Principal

Sam is a genuine business advisor to our clients, large and small. He enjoys sharing ideas with clients and creating strategies to help them grow and manage their business.

Sam is a Chartered Accountant (CA), and holds a Bachelor of Agricultural Economics with Honors (B.Ag. Ec. (Hons)).

Before returning to Dubbo in 2011 Sam worked...

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Jacob Coggan

Jacob Coggan

Accountant

Jacob Coggan commenced his cadetship with Martel Wheatley in January 2020 and completed his Bachelor of Accounting at Charles Sturt University in 2024.

A Dubbo local, Jacob completed his Higher School Certificate at Macquarie Anglican Grammar School in 2019. He successfully completed the Chartered Accountants (CA) Program...

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Isabella Astley

Isabella Astley

Accountant

Bella completed her Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) at the University of Newcastle in 2022 and joined Martel Wheatley as a Graduate Accountant in January 2023.

Bella is a Dubbo local who moved to Newcastle to complete her degree before returning home to pursue her chosen career.  Since joining the firm,...

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Jacqui Coe

Jacqui Coe

Accountant

Jacqui is a qualified accountant with over 15 years’ experience in taxation and accountancy, prior to this Jacqui worked in the banking industry. She enjoys working hard for our clients and loves to assist in the development and mentoring of our other staff members. Jacqui brings  a wealth of knowledge and experience to her...

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David Mudford

David Mudford

Accountant

David has been involved with the agricultural accounting industry since 2012, and has been involved in the agricultural industry all of his life. His long association within the industry gives him a good perspective of the requirements needed for a farmers’ accountant.

His passion is to help people to reach their...

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Mitchell Logan

Mitchell Logan

Client Services Manager

Mitchell has been involved with the agricultural accounting industry since 2008. He was born and raised in Parkes before attending CSU Dubbo to further his education.  

He has a great passion for seeing clients excel in all forms of life whether it be starting their farming journey, expanding their current business or wi...

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Alistair Dart

Alistair Dart

Advisory Specialist

Alistair joined our team as a cadet accountant in 2024. He is currently studying a Master’s in Professional Accounting at Charles Sturt University. Growing up regionally on his family farm, Alistair developed a keen interest in agriculture and completed a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours) along with a dissertation. He b...

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Morgan Ruttley

Morgan Ruttley

BAS/GST Manager

Morgan is a Dubbo local who completed her HSC at Dubbo College Senior Campus in 2023. She joined our team as a gap year role in July 2024 and now manages the BAS/GST side of our firm. Morgan provides support across payroll, superannuation, BAS/GST compliance, and software assistance.

Outside the Office Morgan loves being a...

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Connor Lees

Connor Lees

Cadet Accountant

Connor is currently completing a gap year position with Martel Wheatley which commenced in January 2023 after completing his HSC at St Johns College in 2022. 

Connor is a Dubbo local, and is enjoying his role with Martel Wheatley learning all about business services. In his spare time, Connor enjoys, reading, listenin...

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Abby Jones

Abby Jones

Cadet Accountant

Abby is currently studying a Bachelor of Business, majoring in accounting. She joined our team as in July 2025. Abby enjoys spending time with friends, going for coffee and Pilates. 

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Kristen Blair

Kristen Blair

Cadet Accountant

Kristen is a Cadet Accountant who is currently developing her skills across a range of accounting and taxations services. She enjoys learning, expanding her knowledge, and supporting clients and the team with their accounting needs.


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Mason Albury

Mason Albury

Gap Year

Mason commenced a gap year position with Martel Wheatley in December 2025 after completing his HSC at Macquarie Anglican Grammar School. With a strong aptitude for STEM subjects, Mason intends to pursue Engineering at university. In his spare time.

Mason enjoys playing board games, learning cello, and is currently working ...

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Kaitlyn Cox

Kaitlyn Cox

Gap Year

Katie is a Dubbo local who recently completed her HSC at Dubbo College Senior Campus and is currently undertaking a gap year with Martel Wheatley before commencing a Bachelor of Agribusiness at the University of New England in Armidale next year.

Katie is enjoying the opportunity to develop her professional skills and lear...

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Jessica Riley

Jessica Riley

Receptionist

Jessica joined the Martel Wheatley team in February 2026 as our Receptionist and Administrative Support.  

With years of experience in administration and a passion for providing great customer service, she enjoys helping clients and supporting the team wherever she can. Originally from Gilgandra and now calling Dubbo home, Jessica loves s...

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Shantell Toomey

Shantell Toomey

Receptionist

Shantell is our receptionist who joined the team in 2024. Shantell has previously worked in administrative roles and has a keen interest in accounting with great attention to detail in her work. Shantell grew up in Dubbo and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

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