BOARD and executive

Liz was appointed to the CTST Board in 2021.

Liz has over 20 years' experience in Human Resources and has previously held Executive level positions in aged care and disability in both the for profit and not for profit organisations.  

For the last 3 years Liz has been working as a HR/IR Consulltant.  

Liz holds a Bachelor of Behavioural Sciences (Psychology) Degree from the University of Tasmania and is a Graduate of the AICD.

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Julie joined the CTST Board in 2021.  She has worked in human resources for over twenty five years with twenty years in the not-for-profit sector at an executive level.  Since 2023 Julie has moved into the private sector as a Director of two organisations, Manning Electrical and Manning Resources, with a focus on human resources, safety, finance and compliance.  Julie has extensive experience in industrial relations, change management, learning and development, work health and safety, recruitment and performance development & Management.  She is exited to be a part of a progressive organisation

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Nicola joined the Board in January 2015. Nicola has an extensive professional background in ICT executive roles, including Co-Founder, CEO, Consultant and Project Manager.

Nicola is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Recipient of the Tasmanian Premier’s Board Diversity Scholarship.  

She enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering at the local football club and exploring Tassie’s natural beauty.

Bruce commenced as a Volunteer CTST driver in April 2016 and was appointed to the Board in November 2017. He has served as a member of the Finance and Risk Committee for several years.

Bruce also serves as a government appointee on the State Fire Commission representing the Tasmanian Retained Volunteer Firefighters Association (TRVFA) and has been on that Board since 2007.

His working life has been in Local Government Administration, the last 35 years in management positions. These included General Manager King Island Council, Deputy Manager Wynyard Council, Administration Manager Burnie City Council, shared Risk and OH & S Manager Waratah/Wynyard and Circular Head Councils. When he retired in 2016 he was serving as Manager Corporate Services for those two Councils.

Bruce has been married to his wife Dorothy they have two children and two grandchildren who they love to visit in Queensland.

David was appointed to the CTST Board in 2021.

Professionally, David has worked in ICT roles across a broad range of industry sectors for his whole career. David is currently the Head of Technology for Hobart headquartered MyState Limited, a national diversified financial services group. Previously, David also held senior ICT roles with Australia’s largest cement manufacturer and distributor, based on the NW Coast of Tasmania.

David is also currently the President of the peak industry body for the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) sector in Tasmania, TasICT, where he has been a committee member for over 8 years.

Having grown up on a cropping farm in NW Tasmania, David enjoys the outdoors and when not attending to his large garden,  enjoys bushwalking, boating and generally exploring our beautiful state with his family and friends.

Andrea Walsh is a dedicated professional carer with over a decade of experience supporting high-needs children through foster care. She has extensive expertise in child safety, advocacy, and community support, working closely with organisations such as the Foster Carers Association of Tasmania and Life Without Barriers. Beyond her caregiving role, Andrea is deeply engaged in community service, holding leadership positions with the Mersey Community Care Association and volunteering as a regional support member for Bags of Hope. She also has a strong background in administration and finance, contributing her skills to various non-profits, sporting associations, and financial institutions.

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Lola was appointed to the CTST Board in 2021.

Lola has a broad background in the community sector and is currently Manager with the Tasmanian Community Fund (a place-based funder that provides around $6.5 million to the Tasmanian community each year).

Lola has work and Board experience in the youth, environment sports and recreation sectors. Lola is a member of the AICD and Australian Community Philanthropy.

Professionally, Michael has worked in finance and operational roles across regulated industries for over 20years, with a focus on customer-centric transformation and efficiency. Michael is currently the Chief Financial Officer at Glenorchy City Council, overseeing billing, customer service, data analytics, and frontline operations for 50,000+ residents in one of Tasmania's largest councils. 

Previously, Michael held senior executive positions at ASX-listed companies including Atlas Arteria, Medibank, as well as roles at Development Victoria, Aurecon, and EY with experience in all areas of finance, strategy, risk, audit, M&A and regulatory compliance.

Michael is also a member of the Local Government Association of Tasmania TasWater Owners Expert Advisory Group, where he represents shareholders strategic interests. He has also served on the Abbotsford Convent Foundation Board for nearly a decade, chairing its Finance and Capital Works Committee to drive sustainable performance and strong governance.

A Chartered Accountant and Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Michael combines financial acumen with a commitment to sustainable outcomes. Michael is passionate about supporting local initiatives that enhance accessibility and well-being, and when not advancing strategic projects, he enjoys exploring the island's natural beauty with family and friends.

Lyndon is proudly Tasmanian with extensive community development experience at both a state and national level. Over the last 20 years, Lyndon has worked across a range of community sectors including sport and recreation, employment, training, youth, aged care, disability and transport. Lyndon is focused on high-quality, fair and efficient community development.  

Lyndon is currently a Director of the national peak body for community transport in Australia (ACTA) since 2015, and the peak body for community transport in Victoria and Tasmania (VTCTA) since 2016, of which he has previously been Chair for both organisations.

Lyndon commenced his role as CEO of Community Transport Services Tasmania Inc (CTST) in May 2015. Lyndon pursued the opportunity to work with CTST because the organisation aligns with his passion for helping communities address issues of access and inclusion.

Prior to his appointment at CTST Lyndon held the position of Chief Operating Officer/ Deputy CEO of a large youth charity, Whitelion, covering Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia, South Australia and New South Wales.

Away from the office, Lyndon enjoys spending time with his wife and children, fishing, cycling, and tending to his small hobby farm in the Huon Valley, Tasmania where he breeds Belted Galloway cattle. Lyndon is very active in his local community and is involved in a range of community activities.

Joining CTST in February 2025 as Chief Financial Officer, Heath has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Tasmania and is qualified as a Chartered Accountant.

As CFO, Heath is responsible for the Finance function, managing the organisations assets including the extensive fleet of motor vehicles, Information Technology as well as overseeing CTST’s social enterprise, Café Connect.

Heath is an experienced Senior Leader with over 20 years' experience in Finance, Project Delivery, Strategy and Technology roles across a range of industry sectors as both an Executive Manager as well as in a Consulting capacity.

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Shelly joined CTST in Feb 2025 as Executive Manager Resilience and Quality.  Shelly is responsible for safety and quality, risk and compliance management, incident and crisis management, and business continuity.    

Shelly is an experienced quality and risk manager and has worked for both public and private companies, in Tasmania and overseas.  She has worked across many different industries such as food manufacture, logistics, food for special medical purposes, medical devices, and health service provider regulation.  

She is passionate about delivering a safe, high quality consumer experience.

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Rohan is an experienced operational leader with proven experience working in complex operational environments with demanding stakeholders. 

Along with his experience in operations Rohan has extensive experience in maintenance and logistics including influencing and managing teams to reach desired safety, quality and performance outcomes.

Rohan has a particular interest in reducing workplace complexities and wasted effort to allow greater focus in the customer and other business success objectives.