Management & Ownership

Warren A Grimshaw

Chairman

Qualifications

AM 1994, B Bus, ASTC, Hon FACEL

Experience

Executive Director, Coffs Harbour Education Campus (1995 – 2005).  Mr Grimshaw is a member of the NSW TAFE Commission Board; Member of the Southern Cross University Council, Chair of the Australian Qualifications Framework Advisory Board; Member National Marine Science Centre Board, Chair North Coast TAFE Council; Member of the Advisory Council of the UNSW School of Rural Health; Chair of the Coffs Harbour Technology Park Ltd Board; Member of Coffs Harbour Future Development Board; President of the Coffs Harbour Bunker Cartoon Gallery.

Paul Clark

Director

Qualifications

BSc(Hons) Exe, PhD Exe, DipEd (Tert) Monash, FAIP, FIICA

Experience

Vice Chancellor of Southern Cross university since August 2004; Foundation Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of the Sunshine Coast; Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research); Deputy Vice-chancellor at Victoria University of Technology in Melbourne; Dean of Science and Head of Applied Physics at the Capricornia Institute of Rockhampton; Director of Australian Food Industry Science Centre, Western Melbourne Regional Economic Development Organisation Ltd; CRC for International Food Manufacture and Packaging Science; Innovation Centre Sunshine Coast Pty Ltd; Quad Park Corporation Ltd.  Current Chairman of Genesis Technology Developments Ltd. 

Elizabeth McGregor

Director

Qualifications

BA (UNSW), Grad Dip Ed (UNSW), Cert 4 A & WT

Experience

15 years experience in educational practice, including curriculum development and evaluative research, in various Pacific and Australian contexts, primarily vocational education and training. 10 years experience in middle/senior leadership and management positions in TAFE NSW. Institute Director with responsibility and accountability for a global budget of $105m and over 2,000 staff. Operational experience in service industries (retail and medical practice) prior to joining TAFE. Member Business and Professional Women’s Association.

Roderick McKelvey

Director

Qualifications

Australian Institute of Company Directors "Directors Essentials" Certificate Course.

Experience

Current Coffs Harbour City Council Councillor

Robert Prater

Director

Qualifications

B.A., Dip.Tert.Ed., M.Ed. (Hons, Class 1) (The University of New England).  Completed Financial Accounting and Management Accounting as part of a Graduate Diploma in Financial Management.

Experience

Building up and sustaining a regional continuing education program in a climate of reduced funding.
Playing a key role as a regional representative for UNE on the North Coast of NSW
Playing a significant role in the establishment of a new university campus at Coffs Harbour.
Developing an integrated approach to providing student administration services at a joint educational campus.
Planning and implementing the establishment of the South Coast Campuses of the University of Wollongong.
Leading the development of a client based approach to Student Administration and the development of associated student management systems.
Shaping the strategic direction of a regional campus during a period of rapid growth stimulated by industrial development.

Neil Wendt

Secretary

Qualifications

B Comm. (UNSW), CA, MAICD

Experience

Over 14 years experience in Chartered Accounting advising clients on Business Services, tax, audit and accounting issues. Over 12 years in management and leadership roles within the Government sector including TAFE, CSIRO and municipalities. A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Secretaries.

Malcolm Marshall

Alternate Director representing Paul Clark

Qualifications

BA, MBA, CPA

Experience

Senior University Administrator 17 years, Board Member – Public and Private Organisations – 15 years.

Geoff Piesse

Coffs Harbour Technology Park and Innovation Centre Business Development Manager