What is your working background?
From starting work as a bouncer, aged 17, I went on to run one of the biggest music venues in Melbourne. In the late 80s I left hospitality for retail, joining Brashs Music, an Australia-wide music and electronic business. I relocated to Queensland, running 26 retail stores and managing over 300 staff for Brashs, in a role that oversaw the finances and general management of these stores. Following an approach from Harvey Norman in 1997, I moved to Noosa to open Harvey Norman Noosa, in 1999. In 2006 I began my fitness journey, qualifying as a Personal Trainer and developing my skills as a business coach which led me to take on the role of National Training Manager for Jetts Fitness Australia. Today, at the age of 60, I am the owner of Jetts Fitness Noosa, a business I have owned for the past 10 years.
Why are you running for Mayor?
Having lived and worked in Noosa since 1999, I know and understand our Shire and the issues we face. And there are many. Noosa Shire needs new blood, with fresh ideas, to help keep the shire safe from over-development, while, at the same time, supporting growth. I have no hidden agenda. I am not allied with anyone. My only priority is the residents and ratepayers of Noosa Shire.
What qualifies you to be Mayor?
My 45-year career in business, much of it spent in Noosa, my ethics, values, and my belief that Noosa Shire needs a different and independent perspective and a new mindset. I am not a politician. I am someone who has been involved in the Noosa community for over 25 years: in business, through my family, friends and in day-to-day life, living here.
Are you a member of a political party? If so, which one?
No, I am not a member of any political party.
What organisations in Noosa are you a member of or affiliated with?
I have no affiliation with any organisation.
If elected, will you be undertaking any other paid employment? If so, what would that be?
I will remain the business owner of Jetts Fitness Noosa. My Business partner and our experienced team will run the business for me. I will still train there and meet regularly with my manager, while working full-time as Mayor of Noosa.
List the four top Council issues you believe to be the most important to Noosa residents.
1. Rebuild confidence between our residents, ratepayers, council administration and council with a focus on cost of living
2. Focus on our infrastructure from the water to the hinterland.
3. Affordable Housing
4. Working with all stakeholders of the river system with a common-sense
approach.
