Growing up in the mid north, then farming in the South East, how did Brad Eckermann end up here in the Fleurieu?

A bit about you and any link(s) to the Fleurieu and/or Kangaroo Island:

I grew up in the mid north and then came to school in the city before moving to the south east to pursue my farming interests. I was drawn back to the family conveyancing business to work closer with my father and brothers and to continue the growth of quality conveyancing services to clients across the state including our offices in Port Elliot (now located in Victor) and McLaren Vale to enable coverage of the whole Fleurieu and Southern Vales. We’re really obsessed about the importance of having a local presence with the skills and experience of a larger business. We believe that benefits both the agents who refer to us and our clients.

You are General Manager of Eckermann Conveyancers. How did you get involved and what is the passion behind Eckermann Conveyancers?

We are proudly a family business. We started back in 1976 and my father Keith is still involved today working with me in the Fleurieu Peninsula and Southern Vales. My two brothers, Hayden and Jarrod also work within the Eckermann Group.

Has South Australia / Fleurieu always been home to you? If not, how did you end up here?

Yes, I’m born and bred South Australian. I live in McLaren Flat now but spent many years in the south east as well as time in Adelaide when the family moved there for our schooling.

What is it that makes you proud of the place you live and work?

When I think about work it’s all about living your values. Being respectful and holding very high levels of integrity. It’s important to me that the people who work with us feel that they are valued and respected because that’s going to mean that our clients experience is second to none. And that’s our promise to them.

On a more personal note, tell us a little about Brad and what you love to do out of work.

I love spending time with my wife and children on our small property at McLaren Flat as well as at sport with my two children which they also enjoy very much. A game of golf is also a favourite however there isn’t much time for that amongst everything else unfortunately!

What is something many locals/work colleagues would not know about you (that you are willing to share!)

That I used to be a farmer in a previous life before joining the family conveyancing business.

When I’m on the Fleurieu and/or KI, I…

• feel… Relaxed, more calm, like I should go to the beach!
• always make sure I visit… Port Elliot bakery and/or one of the local pubs.
• stock up on… Pastry from the Port Elliot Bakery.

My best piece of advice for anyone heading to the region: 

Get out and explore as there are so many cool places to visit that not everyone knows about (especially on KI) and that’s what makes them “cool”!

To find out more about Eckermann Conveyancers:

Find them here on the Fleurieu App or on the new Web App.