Steve Van Esveld

Location: Newcastle, NSW

How long have you worked at Toro?

2 months

Current position at Toro

Area Sales Manager RLC & Construction, Northern NSW

Previous positions held at Toro

I ran three successful power equipment dealerships for nearly 20 years

What motivates you to work hard?

It seems to be in my nature

What is your favorite thing about your career?

Enjoying meeting and working with people and back selling equipment

What would you do (for a career) if you weren't working at Toro?

I always owned my own businesses; this is my first job for an employer for over 20 years

What is the weirdest job you've ever had?

On the farm, turning little bulls into steers…

Married, Children?

Married to Emma, Jack 18 & Grace 14

Jack was conceived on a Toro USA trip. We were out to dinner in Newcastle with Laurence Bingham when Emma’s waters broke, Laurence wanted us to name the child after him!

Do you have any pets?

Maui Bruce the Cavoodle, often the favorite in the house

What is the one thing you cannot resist?

All the things that make my belly larger

What is your greatest fear?

The family being safe & well

Where is your favorite place to be?

Near the water with the family

Where is the best place you have travelled and why?

Arctic Circle, stayed in the Ice Hotel, where everything is made of ice including the bed

Favorite line from a movie?

"Say hello to my little friend…"

Have you ever made a decision that changed your life?

Selling my mower stores was a big change.

Stay in or go out on a Saturday night?

Stay in, getting old and sensible

What is one thing people would never know about you?

I used to be very fit

What chore do you absolutely hate doing?

Painting

Beach or Countryside?

Beach, but like the country

Facebook or Instagram?

Insta

Biggest Pet peeve?

Taxes/Politicians

What would you name the autobiography of your life?

The hard way

Do you speak more than one language?

No

If you could meet, living or dead who would you meet?

Ronald Regan

What three words describe you best?

Hardworking, Honest, Funny

What advice would you give to 15-year-old you?

Don’t be a clown!

Flourish Magazine

August 2025