Board Chairman
Tony Christinson joined the Donald Simpson Board as an RDCOTA nominee in January 2010 before legislative changes
Board Member
Vimal is a Commercial and Succession Lawyer with McCarthy Durie Lawyers in Cleveland. He lived in the Redlands for twelve years until “empty nest syndrome” made him move out of the area.
He has a Juris Doctor (Honours) degree and was previously a pharmacist and a pharmacy owner in New Zealand and Brisbane. He also has a Masters degree in Business Administration.
Vimal works in the following areas:
- Loan and security agreements
- Retirement village agreements
- Wills and testamentary trusts
- Estate Planning, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Advance Health Directives.
Meet Our Board & Team Members
The Centre has many facets and we attempt to manage and maintain a smooth operation for our members. We probably make mistakes but none of the volunteers takes home anything but satisfaction in making a contribution to our community.
Deputy Chair
Brings local and international business experience as well as national board
directorship experience to the DSC
Treasurer
Paul is currently acting as Treasurer for the Donald Simpson Community Centre and a member of a number of community networks.
Board Member
Ellie joined DSC to participate in Theatricals and Guitar. In Sept 2024 she joined the Board of DSC
Board Member
Chris Sheehan is Board Member of the DSC. He is a lawyer who worked for the Commonwealth Government for 30 years and is now
Board Member
Shane has a history of corporate life and finance skills to bring to the board with the betterment of the DSC Centre and community
Board Member
Laraine Dillon is a life-long professional communicator with many strings to her bow…
DSC PATRON
Albert was born in 1937 and has lived his entire life at Mt Cotton…
CEO
Thomas joined the Donald Simpson Centre as Centre Manager by the appointment of the Board in 2015 to oversee all management and operations of