Board Members

Worked three years with the State Government within the Department of Employment, Vocational Training and Industrial Relations. Commenced with Ulton in 1994, progressing through the firm to become Manager of the Audit division in 1999, and then Partner in August 2006.

Married to Robyn, two daughters, Sally (20) and Chelsea (17)

Education

• Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
• Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants
• Registered Company Auditor

Professional History

Terry has been in the accounting and auditing sector since 1975, the last 25 years as a partner in Canning Lynch McGrath in Hervey Bay.

Community Involvement

• Alderman Hervey Bay City Council 1992-1995
• Life Member of Apex Club of Hervey Bay
• Life Member of Hervey Bay Rugby League Football Club
• Life Member of Fraser Coast Rugby League

Debbie is a Chartered Accountant and partner at local firm CLM Chartered Accountants. She gained a Bachelor of Commerce through the local campus of USQ being it’s first internal graduate and went on to complete a Graduate Diploma (ICAA) and Masters in Applied Taxation. Debbie has a keen interest in all areas of taxation and how they apply in the real world. Other areas of interest are travel, food/wine, other cultures and shoes.

Gerard was born and raised on the Fraser Coast. A Councillor of the Fraser Coast Regional Council. He has a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and a Bachelor of Theology. Gerard was a Catholic Priest in a number of Queensland parishes and has also worked as a Manager/Director in the education, hospitality, motor vehicle, hardware, retail and employment services sectors. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Gerard's community interests include sport (football, cricket, golf), health issues and current affairs. He is a Committee or Board Member of a number of local groups or organisations including, Hervey Bay Youthcare , Fraser Coast Housing Action Group, Brolga Theatre Board, Urban Development Institute of Australia Fraser Coast and Relay for Life Committee.

Leigh Bennett has tertiary qualifications in Arts, Business and Education. He has worked extensively with government, corporations and small business and has a diverse career as a former Local Government CEO and senior executive, educator, HR Manager and business consultant. Currently, Leigh is the Principal of Enterprise Innovations a business consultancy which works inside and outside businesses across planning, strategy, feasibilities studies, financial planning and project management. He is a Director and co-founder of a newly created umbrella consulting company called Regional Innovations Australia.

Leigh is also a Director with Sundermann Water Power, a start up company with revolutionary water turbine technology suitable for river and marine environments.

Founding Director of Bob’s Bridgestone Tyre Centres/TJM Fraser Coast located in Hervey Bay & Maryborough. I have been in business for the past 22 years with my wife Narelle and we have lived in Hervey Bay to raise our 3 children (Aimee, Rachael & Christopher) and believe in the future of the Fraser Coast and would like to be able to contribute as much as I can , to making the future even brighter for the residents and business alike on our Fraser Coast.

Katie brings to the table a broad range of experience from 5 star hotels in both Sydney and the Gold Coast including food & beverage management through to accounts and finance administration. Katie has also been successfully self employed since 2001 with a large and profitable Gold Coast restaurant and bar, and currently works with her husband Clay in the operational management of their dynamic hospitality company, Clayton Enterprises. They moved to the Fraser Coast in 2004, and now own and operate five venues across the region. Katie holds a Diploma of Hospitality Management as well as a variety of other industry qualifications and training achievements. She is a member of the Executive Committee of the Maryborough Young Professionals and is also involved in various other committees, business and community associations as well as a number of charity organisations.