Directors

Chairman
Occupation: Finance Director
Reagan holds a Masters of Business (Banking and Finance), Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Professionally, he works in the corporate sector as a Divisional CFO and has finance, strategy and risk responsibility for a national division within the telecommunications industry. Reagan is Mt Eliza born and bred and has actively been involved in a variety of organisations. He was elected to board in June 2013, elected Deputy Chair in November 2013 and Chair in April 2014. He is passionate about the Mt Eliza Community and keen to contribute to its growth and development.

Company Secretary
Occupation: Director, Port Phillip Group
Rob holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting), is a Chartered Accountant and Registered Tax Agent. He has had 35 years experience in business services. Rob is a former treasurer and life member of the Frankston Life Saving Club. Having grown up in Mt Eliza, Rob is also very passionate about helping the local community prosper and believes this is a great vehicle for achieving this. Rob is our Treasurer and Company Secretary.

Deputy Chair
Occupation: Director, Event Logistic Group
James was born and raised in Mt Eliza. He was educated at Peninsula Grammar and married with three sons. His company, Event Logistic Group (incorporating The Production Place and Coulson Party Hire), is a family owned and operated event company. The company specialises in event management, marquee and event hire and has been operating since 1965. James is passionate about the local community and Community Bank Mt Eliza meeting its objectives.

Occupation: Director, Fusebox Design / Fusebox Communications
Alex holds a Bachelor of Arts (Communications) from Charles Sturt University and an Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design from Canberra Institute of Technology. She is a communications, marketing and design professional and creative agency director. For over 26 years she has helped government and corporate clients with their communications, branding, marketing and publishing. She is an associate member of the Governance Institute of Australia and manages our local marketing, sponsorship and community engagement activities. Alex was elected to the board in May 2014 and represents us on Bendigo Bank’s national marketing forum.

Occupation: Global Learning & Development Manager
Jo is a human resources professional who leads our people and culture strategy. She works professionally in the corporate sector, with over 20 years experience in both commercial and senior learning and development roles. Her passion lies in enabling people and organisations to be the best they can be, with a clear focus on what’s possible. Her focus for our branch is customer service excellence, supporting the growth of our community. A Mt Eliza local since the early 2000s, Jo enjoys village life with her husband and Labrador.

Occupation: Senior Private Wealth Adviser & Company Director
Matthew is an experienced Investment Adviser and Stockbroker at one of Australia’s leading Investment and Wealth Management Firms. He holds a number of Finance related degrees, including a Bachelor of Business (Law) from Monash University; as well as a Graduate Diploma of Wealth Management from Deakin University. Having previously worked for Morgan Stanley and Citibank, he assists his private clients with the effective and efficient management of their financial investments and affairs. Matthew and his wife both have grown up in the Mt Eliza area and have two young sons. Matthew is active within the community and is delighted to contribute his skills, knowledge and experience to Mt Eliza Community Enterprise Limited.

Occupation: Lawyer, Greg Russo Law
Greg holds a Bachelor of Science (Pure Mathematics) and a Bachelor of Law. He is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria, and a Principal of the firm Greg Russo Law. He is a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates. Greg was born in Sydney and relocated to Melbourne as a teenager. He has lived and worked on the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston since 1994. He currently lives in Mount Eliza with his wife and son. Greg is committed to community development and has been involved, in a variety of capacities, with a number of professional and community organisations since 1994. He is passionate about the Mt Eliza community and keen to contribute to its growth and development.