CEO

Thomas joined the Donald Simpson Centre as Centre Manager by the appointment of the Board in 2015 to oversee all management and operation aspects of the centre. The Board promoted Thomas as CEO at March 2019 Board meeting. As the CEO of community centre, Thomas works with DSC Board by providing inputs and responsible for implementing organisation Strategic Goals, fundraising effort, grant writing and future capital projects as agreed by the Board. Thomas is also responsible for the overall financial and operational management of the centre, staff and volunteer management, leading strategic goals and objectives, and directly dealing with any member concerns of the centre.

Thomas qualifications include

  • Masters of Business Administration – Griffith University
  • Bachelors of Business Administration majoring in Marketing and HR – Champlain College USA (Dubai Campus).
  • Certificate IV Training and Assessment
  • Lead with Impact – Responsible Self Leadership – Griffith University

Non Accredited Course – Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere – Google, Coursera

Previous work experience in the Sporting and Registered Training Organisation industry.

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.

Board Chairman
Tony Christinson joined the Donald Simpson Board as an RDCOTA nominee in January 2010 before legislative changes
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…
Board Member
Vimal is a Commercial and Succession Lawyer with McCarthy Durie Lawyers in Cleveland…