Colin is an Associate Professor and MBA Director of Deakin Business School and has taught strategy and corporate responsibility for 19 years.
Prior to emigrating to Australia, Colin had experience in the community and not-for-profit sector in New Zealand – including as Board Member of the Mature Employment Support Agency and the Treasurer of the Manawatu Tenants Union.
Jeanette has been actively involved with Knoxbrooke since 1974 and a member of the Board since 1985. Jeanette held the position of President in 1988 and 1989. Jeanette is a qualified Sports and Remedial Therapist and works part-time.
Murray brings to Knoxbrooke over 50 years’ experience in financial management and law having specialised in superannuation.
Ron has worked within sales and marketing consultancy roles and has been involved in a variety of sale roles within multinational companies specialising in telecommunications. Ron is Business Development Manager at Knoxbrooke Outsource.
Pat served within the Victorian Public Service – Crown Solicitors Office as Queens Counsel prior to retiring.
Ray has had a long career in the distribution and transport industry as a driver, owner driver and as a base radio operator. Prior to this long career in distribution and transport, Ray managed a hardware store for 6 years.
Ray has been a member of the Rotary Club or Ferntree Gully since 2016.
Alan’s background is in the horticultural industry, including Production, Marketing,and Sales.
Alan was a founding partner in Australia’s largest wholesale plant market, operating in three states He was a director of the Victorian nursery association for many years.
Michael brings to Knoxbrooke over 20 years experience in large corporates in strategy, customer, marketing, sales and M&A roles, both in Australia and the UK.
Michael also has prior not-for-profit governance experience, previously holding Board and Finance Committee positions in the aged care sector.
Kristian joined Knoxbrooke in January 2016. Kristian brings extensive community services expertise having worked within the sector since 2003. Prior to this, Kristian worked within a commercial environment both within Australia and overseas.
Kristian is passionate about ensuring that people with disabilities have the same opportunities and privileges as all others. Kristian enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, recreational cycling and swimming.
Scott joined Knoxbrooke in March 2016 as General Manager of Knoxbrooke’s Social Enterprises which includes Yarra View Nursery, Knoxbrooke Outsource, Yarra View Garden Centre, Waratah Gardening Services, Jigsaw Industries and Bushland Flora. Scott has over 20 years commercial management experience gained across various industries including Horticulture, Apparel, Printing and Construction.
In his spare time Scott enjoys playing competition tennis, all water sports, gardening and spending time with his wife and four children.
Gai was a practising lawyer for almost 30 years before becoming a Family & Child mediator in 2005. Since that time Gai has continued to work in management in the not for profit sector largely for Relationships Australia.
Gai also worked for Lifeline, delivering 600 accredited workshops Australia wide every year raising awareness of family violence.
Gai is keen to contribute to the work of Knoxbrooke in the community and meeting and supporting it’s families.
Janelle brings to Knoxbrooke over 20 years of HR experience. Most recently working within Aged Care, Janelle has developed a strong interest in supporting this sector in the not for profit space. With formal qualifications in Adult Education, Janelle is passionate about coaching and mentoring both business leaders and employees. Janelle is a keen member of a women’s walking group, and enjoys Pilates and crafts.
Anne joined Knoxbrooke in November 2019 in the newly developed Quality and Performance Manager role. Since commencing work in the disability sector 30 years ago Anne has undertaken both direct support roles and senior management positions.
Anne has a strong focus on social justice and the promotion of rights of people with disabilities.
When not studying for a Master of Business Administration Anne enjoys spending time with family and friends in the Grampians National Park and visiting the Pacific Island of Samoa.
Claire joined Knoxbrooke in March 2020 as Regional Manager of West Gippsland. Claire has lives in Warragul and is very passionate about the disability sector, and has over 15 years people management experience gained across various industries including federal government & private industry.
In her spare time Claire enjoys NRL, travel, camping and spending time with her husband, four children and her dog.
Bachelor of Marketing
Adv Dip of Management
Bachelor of Accounting
Fiona’s role encompasses managing the NDIS team at Knoxbrooke who primarily work with families to implement supports provided at Knoxbrooke and prepare service agreements.
Fiona has worked in the disability sector for 5 years in finance and NDIS management. Prior to entering the disability sector her experience was in financial management and accounting positions.
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