Home: Melbourne, Australia. Birthplace: Shepparton, Victoria, Australia. Profession: Property advisory. Organization: Affordable Housing Solutions. Title: Managing Director. Alma mater: Scotch College (Victorian Certificate of Education); La Trobe University (Bachelor of Business).
Current project: Working on various affordable housing projects in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Recent recognition: Led the delivery of numerous affordable housing projects which received awards, including National Leading Housing Development Project Award, 2023 Australasian Housing Institute’s Brighter Future Awards for Viv’s Place, an Australian-first permanent supportive housing project for women and children at risk of, or experiencing, family violence and homelessness. Recent professional development: Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) course. Latest accomplishment: Affordable Housing Solutions is celebrating our 20-year anniversary since inception in 2025. Since inception, we have played a pivotal role in delivering over 7,000 social and affordable homes for Australians. Latest contribution to others: Coaching junior soccer. Hobbies: Open water swimming, soccer coaching, fishing, surfing, reading (political, biographical, history), live music. Recent unique acquisition: A painting by Australian artist Zoe Young.
Personality profile: Adventurous, compassionate, dependable, thoughtful. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Trustworthy. Moral compass: Adhering to values of respect, collegiality, innovation and professionalism. How do you define a perfect friendship? Supportive, fun, generous, joyful, loyal. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Trust, innovation, complementary skills. What is your greatest joy? Holidays with family. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Food, wine, records, travel, real estate. How do you relieve stress? Open water swimming, catching up with friends, music.
What was your first paying job? Delivering Christmas cakes for a pharmacist. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Soccer. What book have you repeatedly read? The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Books, photos of the kids. What is your favorite app? Optus Sport. What is your go-to source of news and information? Podcasts: The Rest is Politics (US and UK), The Daily. TV: ABC, SBS. Online: the Guardian. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? Music.
Favorite quote: “As happens sometimes, a moment settled and hovered and remained for much more than a moment. And sound stopped and movement stopped for much, much more than a moment” (John Steinbeck, Of Mice and Men).
