stephen collie

Steve Collie is a New Zealand-based business professional and head of Mt. Rex Shipping. The company primarily specializes in providing expert dredging services for a variety of industrial purposes. From sand extraction for concrete to beach replenishment, Mt. Rex has continued to provide expert service to all of its customers. And recent initiatives have directly contributed to the reclamation and preservation of the country’s sensitive environment and ecosystem.

A History of Service

Steve Collie comes from a long line of business professionals who believe in the power of solid blue collar work. He learned everything about business and hard work from his father, who founded a concrete company shortly after World War II. What Collie most remembers about his father is the emphasis he placed on the value of work. No matter the position or the job, there’s value in a strong work ethic. It’s important for any business leader to recognize this value and understand how each component contributes to the whole.

Steve Collie has served in every area of Mt. Rex Shipping to better understand this principle at work. He’s done the back-breaking labor of barge mechanics. He’s worked in various positions on the docks. Between those jobs and his experience in management and leadership, he’s recognized the value of the personal touch.

Collie enjoys opportunities in which he can utilize his unique skillset to overcome problems and obstacles within business operations. He cares deeply for Mt. Rex and all of the employees who are involved. And he values the chance to show that passion in overcoming obstacles, helping to solve problems and ‘getting his hands dirty’ from time to time.

At a Glance: Mt. Rex Shipping

Mt. Rex Shipping is a smaller firm based entirely in New Zealand. This is a distinguishing feature of the company compared with its competitors – and one that Steve Collie is particularly proud of.

The company’s primary focus involves harbor and other incarnations of water dredging. Dredging has become an increasingly important component of business, industry and environmental protection. By keeping harbors and other waterways dredged and clear of sediment, many benefits become apparent. Clear waterways allow water-based traffic to successfully and safely navigate. Without regular dredging of these areas, the economic prosperity of New Zealand would suffer.