I joined the Board of the Eskleigh Foundation in 2024 following my retirement from a 49-year working career which began as an apprentice fitter & machinist at the Precision Tool Annexe in the Launceston Railway yards.

My most recent role was Chief Executive of the Clifford Craig Foundation, the health promotion charity at the Launceston General Hospital that was established in 1992 to improve the health of the community through the provision of funding for medical research, education of health professionals, and funding of medical equipment and patient facilities within the hospital.

Prior to joining Clifford Craig in 2009, I had an extensive career in broadcast media, both on-air and management. I worked as an announcer at Radio 7EX for several years before moving to television at Southern Cross Television where I was employed 21 years as Promotions and Marketing Manager.

I should clarify that my recent retirement was from work, but certainly not life. I now have the time and flexibility to undertake fulfillment and purpose outside of a traditional career, hence my decision to accept the directorship with Eskleigh which has been a positive and enriching experience. It allows me to utilise the knowledge, experience and skillset that I have developed throughout my working career to support the future development and success of Eskleigh.

As a proud Tasmanian, I am fully aware of the history of Eskleigh and the important role the organisation undertakes for the benefit of our community.