St Michaels Association

 

St Michaels Association Inc.  Management Team

 

CEO – John Gilpin

John  joined St Michaels in 2011 as Chief Executive Officer.

John brings to the Association 22 years of leading and management experience, with the last 15 years being involved in working with individuals to enhance and grow their life long learning skills (Disability and Vocational Sectors).

 

 

 

Disability Services Manager – Donald Richards

Donald has been involved with client support at St Michaels for over 40 years.

His extensive knowledge of support approaches and staff supervision are often called-on during the variety of roles performed at St Michaels.

 

  

  

Corporate Services Manager – Katrina Fisher

Katrina brings 20 years of financial and IT experience to St Michaels having worked in a Chartered Accounting firm as an accountant and at the same time managing the internal IT networks and software.

 

  

  

Disability Support & Community Developoment Manager - Rod Campbell

Rod brings to St Michaels a vast range of skills, knowledge and experience in business development, project management, marketing, publishing, fundraising, promotional and disability support initiatives for the organisation.

 

  

 

Quality & Training Supervisor - Kelli Skipper

Kelli has an extensive background in the Tourism industry and brings a broad range of skills and experience in administration, maintenace and training to the organisation.  

 

 

  

  

St Michaels Association Inc. Board of Management

 

St Michaels Board Member  - President - Therese von Somorzeski

Therese has 30 years experience as Principal in local catholic schools.

Now retired, Therese continues to contribute to church and school activities, including work with recent migrants at TAFE.

 

 

 

St Michaels Board Member - Vice President - Colin Foon

Colin is a long-time member of the St Michaels Board, in addition to practicing as a solicitor in Launceston.

Colin is also a keen supporter of local football.

 

 

 

 

St Michaels Board Member - Treasurer - Brian Dunham

Brian is a building maintenance contractor and also a family carer of a resident at St Michaels.

Brian has considerable experience on the Board and chairs the Audit and Risk Subcommittee.

 

 

 

 

St Michaels Board Member - Jill Cooper

Jill is a career teacher and has worked with many special education children.

Jill has a long involvement with the organisation through her son who is a resident at St Michaels.

  

 

 

 

 

St Michaels Board Member - Jenny Rowbottom

Jenny works in the office of a local parliamentary representative and brings a depth of knowledge and insight into the political machinery to the Board.

She is a family carer of a resident at St Michaels.

 

 

 

St Michaels Board Member - Ted Sands

Having once been a support worker with us, Ted has a sound understanding of the role and philosophy of St Michaels.

 

 

 

 

 

St Michaels Board Member - Roger Tyshing

Roger is involved with local rural communities in the areas of employment, rural traineeships and community development.

 

 

 

  

 

St Michaels Board Member - Glen Cornish

Now retired Glen brings over 40 years experience as a self employed Insurance Loss adjuster.

 

 

 

 

St Michaels Board Member - Caroline Sykes

Caroline is the latest member of the St Michaels Board with over 26 years experience in the Department of Health and Human Services including Child Protection, Youth Justice, Domestic Violence, Children in Care, Rural Health, Mental Health and currently in the Alcohol and Drug Service.

Caroline lives in Launceston and has a personal interest in renovating houses.