Our Board

Karen May - Chair

Karen May is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has had 12 years local government experience as a Councillor, Deputy Mayor and Mayor at Sarina Shire Council and Councillor at Mackay Regional Council.   Karen currently holds positions on the Mackay Chamber of Commerce, Sarina Bendigo Bank Community Board, Sarina Rural Skill Centre Board, Sarina RSL Management Committee and the Sarina Arts Extravaganza Committee.

Josephine Comerford - Director

Josephine is a Partner in Hugh Reilly Real Estate with over 20 years’ experience in managing large rental portfolios.

Maree Franettovich - Director

Maree is an Associate Lecturer at the School of Business and Law and a Sessional Academic at CQ University. Maree has a BBus & GradDipMg,t and is a Director with Sarina and District Community Financial Services Limited, Director and Company Secretary with Business Services Network Pty Ltd.

Paul Thompson - Director

Paul is the Development Manager at Pointglen Developments and has experience in managing a development from start to finish, including feasibility studies, acquisition negotiations, planning, marketing, sales, covenant (estate) management.

Councillor Fran Mann - Director 

First-term councillor Fran Mann is well versed in the operations of Mackay Regional Council. She worked for council in its finance department before being elected as a councillor. With that background, she has a keen interest in rates affordability, sustainable growth, sustainable employment opportunities and community consultation and engagement. Prior to being employed by council, she worked in real estate sales and property management, as well as in the Finch Hatton-based business her family previously owned.