TADNSW Board of Directors

		Bill Phippen - President, Director Bill has been a member of TADNSW for more than half his life. He was elected to the inaugural management committee of TAD in 1976 and has been on that committee and its successor, the Board of the incorporated organisation, continuously since then. He became Chair of the Board, now President, in 1997. Bill has qualifications in science and civil engineering and for many years was self-employed as a domestic builder. He is now the Manager of the Railway Resource Centre within the Australian Railway Historical Society. top^
		Monica Vardabasso - Deputy President, Director Monica has worked in public relations and corporate affairs for more than 25 years, and has been involved with TADNSW since the late 1980s. She has held senior positions with Telecom Payphone Services, Colgate-Palmolive and BOC Gases, Suncorp, Arup Australia and IAG. She is currently Project Director for KJA, a specialist consultancy. top^
		John Rose - Director John is the Principal of his own business, Jandar Consulting, which is involved in hazardous area engineering for both mining and general industry. He has held past positions in mining and general industry as an Engineering Manager, General Manager, Chief Operating Officer and Director. John is the Chairman of TADNSW’s Central Coast branch and an active volunteer. He is also the Chairman of Australian/NZ Standards Committee and the Lead Auditor for NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities). top^
		Linda Langton - Director Linda has been involved with TADNSW since 2003 when her daughter Georgia first accessed its services. Linda has been involved in a number of fundraising initiatives by TADNSW and has spoken at many functions. Linda is a sales/marketing co-ordinator in her parents' business Awards & More. Linda has also been on a review panel for the carer payment through FaCSia and is passionate about advocacy work for people with a disability. top^
		Paul Hugh-Jones - Director Paul's career has involved developing brand strategies in international marketing for blue chip businesses. Previously working for Mars, British Airways, Bacardi-Martini and Southcorp, he is currently Executive Director of Marketing and Business Development at Mallesons Stephen Jacques. Paul is now the founding director of Insight Edge, a business development and marketing consulting for B2B and professional services. He is also a director of Drink Works. He has been involved with TADNSW since 2005. top^
		Gail Tang-Demetriou - Director Gail has worked as a social worker and policy officer in various disability services and programs. She has been Board member of Disabled Peoples International (NSW), and a member of People with Disabilities (NSW). She also taught for TAFE in Welfare, Disability and Community Work courses. She has been a TADNSW Board member since 1990, and has also been a client of the Custom Designed Aids Service. top^
		Bill Todd - Director Bill received a PMG Draftsman's Certificate in mechanical and structural design and worked as the Supervising Draftsman at Telstra before retiring after 42 years of service. He is a Life Member of Willoughby Theatre Company and was a lighting and sound technician for Willoughby Civic Centre. He has been a Custom Designed Aids Service volunteer since 1992. top^
		Peter Bennett - Director Peter is a retired engineering manager with a BE (Electrical) from Canterbury University, Christchurch, NZ. He retired in 1999 from senior management roles in design, manufacturing, and service in computer, control systems, medical instrument and telecommunications companies.He spent eight years serving on the National Council of the Sport Aircraft Association of Australia, three of those years as President. An active TAD volunteer since 2006, Peter is keen to enhance TAD’s strategic advantage of delivering products and services through the innovative use of volunteers.
		Matthew Kayrooz - Director Matthew has worked in the insurance industry for over 30 years, with senior management experience across product and claims management, customer service and dispute resolution. Matthew has worked for several insurance companies, including NRMA, AAMI and his current employer, Suncorp. Matthew’s previous external organisation roles include Board member of SOCAP Australia (Society of Consumer Affair Professionals) between 1991 and 1998, the professional body representing those working in the field of consumer affairs. Matthew is married with 3 children and has keen interests in sport and music. top^
		Tony Ross - Director Tony has been employed in the financial services industry since 1982, initially as an employee of the Colonial Mutual Society (1982-1984), then as an employee of the AMP Society, (now AMP Life Ltd 1984 – 1996) and finally as a self employed Financial Planner and owner of Serenity Financial Professionals (1996-present). He is currently a member of the AMP Financial Planners Association (NSW Division) Board. Apart from business and Rotary interests, Tony has a keen interest in Youth Services and is a qualified Youth Mentor having been involved in the “Plan-it Youth” program for several years. Personally, Tony is the proud father of a 10 year old son, happily married and an extremely keen supporter of most sports. top^
		Laurence Nelson - Treasurer Laurie served an apprenticeship with Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation which included a six month National Service in the Navy and with a higher trade certificate in Toolmaking before training as an Industrial Engineer. He worked in this capacity at with S.T.C. and Hoover. He holds a public practice certificate and is a F.C.P.A. and Registered Tax Agent. Laurie has been involved for over 60 years in community activities – Ambulance committee, volunteer fireman, Apex past President and life member, Rotary past President, Paul Harris Fellow, Companion Rotary health Foundation and Justice of the Peace. Laurie is married to Judith and has 2 married children and 7 great grandchildren. top^