Board & Management Team
Michael Doery
President
Michael is an experienced director and executive, currently serving as a director of AIFM Limited and Chair of several organisations, including Credit Clear Ltd (ASX-listed fintech), Beveridge Williams Pty Ltd (engineering and consulting), Greater Metropolitan Cemetery Trust, A-Gas Australia Pty Ltd (industrial gases), and Star Service International Pty Ltd (retail services and packaging solutions).
A Life Member of the Club, Michael has held numerous roles, including Club President for six and a half years. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ANZ) and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Matt Morris
Secretary
Matt is an experienced digital leader and the current Chief Information Officer for the Energy and Water Ombudsman (Victoria), bringing extensive executive IT experience from the healthcare sector.
Moving to Point Lonsdale in 2016, Matt quickly became involved with the Club, supporting his three children through the Nippers program. He has since transitioned to an active lifesaver, earning his Bronze Medallion in 2023 and completing his Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (ART) certification alongside one of his children in 2024. He currently serves on the Board & Management Team as Club Secretary.
Jess Robinson
Club Captain
Jess began Nippers in Under 8, earned her Bronze Medallion in 2016, and her Gold Medallion in 2018. She has held key roles including Junior Club Captain, Chief Nipper Instructor, Pink Patrol Coordinator, and most recently, Club Vice Captain (Lifesaving Services).
Currently studying a Bachelor of Commerce and Science, Jess is also active at the state and national level as a leader on LSV Development Camps, a member of the LSV Honours and Awards Committee, Club Initiatives Officer on the Women in Lifesaving Panel, and an attendee of SLSA’s National Leadership College in 2022.
Rob Perry
Treasurer
Rob is an experienced partner who has worked with Ernst & Young for 35 years and is a non-executive director of Myer. He is skilled in enterprise risk management, internal and external audit, strategic planning and accounting.
Andrew Fitzpatrick
Director (Finance)
Andrew is a former bronze medallion holder, patrolling member, and open champion at the Club. He recently returned to Australia after 10 years working in debt capital markets for Barclays Bank. Andrew has focused on providing outsourced CFO services, growth strategy, and capital-raising support to early-stage companies. A qualified Chartered Accountant, he has worked across both the Australian and U.S. markets with global firms KPMG and Ernst & Young.
Emma Harrison
Director (Commercial)
Emma has extensive experience in fundraising and marketing within the Not-for-Profit sector. She actively serves on several philanthropic boards focused on health, education, research, and social welfare, and has played a key role in the success of social enterprise initiatives across these areas.
Andrew Taylor
Director (Programs)
Life Saving Executive
Jess Robinson
Club Captain
Will Adcock
Club Vice-Captain
(Life Saving Services)
Andrew McCredie
Club Vice-Captain
(Gear and Equipment)
Programs Executive
Justine Cain
Director (Training and Assessment)
Caitlin Robinson
Co-Director (Membership & Leadership Development)
Andrew Taylor
Director (Programs)
Jodhi West
Co-Director (Membership & Leadership Development)
Lauren Callahan
Director of Youth Programs
Josh Vaughn
Director (Aquatic Sports)
Clubhouse Administration
Caroline Woods
Office Manager
Jaci Chin-Jewson
Admin Coordinator Membership Officer
Jay Epstein
Venue & Hospitality Manager
Ronnie Hutchison
Coordinator, Silver Salties
Youth Programs Area
Lauren Callahan
Director Youth Programs
Jodhi West
Co-Director (Membership & Leadership Development)
James Whatley
Summer Nippers Program Coordinator
Sarah James
Starfish Nippers Coordinator
Emme Golightly
Summer Nippers Program Administrator
Membership & Leadership Development Area
Caitlin Robinson
Co-Director (Membership & Leadership Development)
Vacant
Community Engagement Officer
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Member Engagement Officer
Position vacant - contact Secretary@plslsc.com.au if you’re interested in getting involved.
Marketing, Fundraising & Communications Area
Claire Gourlay
Director (Marketing)
Communications Officer
Position vacant - contact Secretary@plslsc.com.au if you’re interested in getting involved.
Property Area
Jamie Mckechnie
Director (Property)
Clubhouse & Beach Base Supervisor
Roger Lloyd
Environment & Sustainability Officer
Position vacant - contact Secretary@plslsc.com.au if you’re interested in getting involved.
OH&S Officer
Position vacant - contact Secretary@plslsc.com.au if you’re interested in getting involved.
Aquatic Sports Area
Josh Vaughan
Director (Aquatic Sports)
Daniel Carey
Stingers Coordinator
Peter Grant
Surf Boat Captain
Vacant
IRB Captain
Commercial Executive
Emma Harrison
Director (Commercial)
Claire Gourlay
Director (Marketing)
Life Saving Area
Grace Barton
Patrol Roster Coordinator
Kye Gray
Powercraft Officer
Will Gourlay
Operational Vehicle Officer
Ruby Keon-Cohen
First Aid Officer
Vacant
Patrol Gear Officer
Will Adcock
Patrol Standards Officer
Training and Assessment Area
Justine Cain
Director of Training and Assessment
Charlie Gough
Deputy Director of Training and Assessment
Caitlin Bruce
Training Officer
Chloe Evans
Training Officer
Finance Area
Rob Perry
Co-Treasurer
Andrew Fitzpatrick
Co-Treasurer
Helen Slattery
Grants Officer
Jamie Mckechnie
Director (Property)
Administration Area
Bunny Carrigan
Committee Support
Matt Morris
Secretary
Michael Doery
Member Protection & Equality Officer
James Coutie
Assistant Secretary
Andrew Sutherland
Assistant Secretary & Chair Building Committee
Judy Johnston
Club Historian and Non-current Member Recognition
Assurance Officer
Position vacant - contact Secretary@plslsc.com.au if you’re interested in getting involved.
Complaints Handling Officer
Position vacant - contact Secretary@plslsc.com.au if you’re interested in getting involved.
Sam Murray
Training Officer