ABOUT US

The People Behind The Advisory Centre

John Todd, AIMM, MIEF, J.P

Executive Officer

John lives in Emu Plains and has lived in the Penrith / Lower Blue Mountains area all his life. John has been with the centre since July, 1992 and was previously a Bank Manager for the Westpac Banking Corporation for 20 years.He also holds a Diploma of Advanced Business Facilitation.

John is a Justice of the Peace and is a member/Director of the following organisations:

• Board member,Vice President and foundation member of the Australian Institute of Enterprise Facilitators.
• Board Member& New South Wales representative National Neis Association.
• Board Member of BIZNET-Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Member of Penrith Valley Home Based Business Network and past committee member.
• Board Member of Business Innovation & Incubation Australia Inc.
• Committee Member Blacktown Spartans Football Club Inc.
• Member of the Institute of Management.
• Past Director of Penrith Valley Economic Development Corporation( now Penrith Business Alliance)
• Manager Elite Youth League Representative Teams-Blacktown Spartans Football Club.
• Past Director of Nepean Skillshare
• Past chairperson for the BEC Central Regions Group.
• Past board member & founding member of Penrith Nepean United Soccer Club.
• Past committee member of Nepean District Soccer Football Association Inc.
• Member of Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce,Biznet Regional Chamber of Commerce,Hawkesbury Home Based Business Network & Hawkesbury City Chamber of Commerce.

Rosemary Spiteri   Adv. Dip Bus Management,Cert IV Workplace Training & Assessment.

Business Advisor /Trainer/Mentor

Rosemary lives in Springwood and has been with the Centre since February 2009.Has an advanced Diploma in Business Management,Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training,Small Business Management Certificate and a certificate in Computer Applications.Prevously operated Blue Mountains Food Co-operative and was a Senior Education Officer(Professional Development) at Tafe.Rosemary is well versed in all aspects of Small Business Management and can teach the entire Certificate IV in Small Business Management.Her specialties are Record Keeping and Business Planning.

Ian Willis

NEIS Program Manager

Ian has lived in Penrith since 1982 and has been with the centre since February, 1993.

Ian was previously employed by Westpac Banking Corporation and during that time gained experience in all levels of banking, including four years in the Bank's Unit Trust and Superannuation Division. He resigned in 1992 to start his own small business and holds a diploma in Advanced Business Facilitation. Ian is a life member of Mackillop Baseball Club.

Michael Todd B Bus(Marketing),Dip Bus,Cert 111 Bus Sales.

Marketing & Business Manager

Michael is a resident of Emu Plains and has been with the Centre since September 2009.

Michael has a Bachelor of Business(Marketing),Diploma in Business,Cert 111 in Business Sales.He previously was employed by the Penrith Valley Economic Development Corporation as Marketing & Enterprise Development Manager.In that role he was responsible for the Innovation Advisory Service assisting businesses

develop thier business ideas. Michael is also on the Board of St Dominics College in Kingswood.

Emma Gosper

Head Receptionist

Emma lives in Glenmore Park and has been with the centre since January, 2007. Emma graduated from year 10 at St Joseph’s Central School in Oberon and holds a Certificate III in Business Administration and Certificate IV in Business Administration.

Marianne Todd

Part-Time Receptionist

Marianne lives in Emu Plains and has been with the centre since August 2007. She has worked in Real Estate and Local Schools as well as a co-ordinator bringing

Japanese Students to Australia.Also has been actively involved in community work with the elderly.

Bob Jeal B.Sc. FIEAust. FIM, FRAeS,FAICD, C.Eng

Innovation Business Advisor

Bob is a resident of Blaxland and has been with the Centre since October 2009.

Bob graduated with a B.Sc in Physical Metallurgy from Birmingham University UK and is a Chartered Professional Engineer.He is a fellow of the Institute of

Materials (UK) ,Institute of Engineers Australia,Royal Aeronautical Society and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.Bob specialises in assisting companies and individuals in the strategy,innovation,aquistition,application and management of business approaches,operating systems and technology in a wide range of product and service based industries.

John Galea

Mentor/Business Advisor

A resident of Emu Plains, John has been with the Centre since April 2009.He is semi-retired but still has a Director's role in a Sydney based company.John has a Certificate with the British Institute of Management, Accounting and Finance Management Certificate and a Diploma in Wood Science and Technology .John has had many years experience in Business Planning which includes Marketing,Stock Control,budgets etc.He also has extensive experience in the Retail Industry.