Qualifications: Associate Diploma in Business (Valuation); Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Special Responsibilities: Member, Assets, Acquisitions and New Business Committee (AANBC), Audit and Risk Committee (ARC), Nominations, Remunerations and Governance Committee (NRGC).

Experience: Tracey has over 25 years in the property and finance sectors in strategic property and financial advisory, development and project management as well as asset and property management.  Tracey has held senior executive positions in both the public and private sector nationally and internationally this has included Landcom, Royal Bank of Scotland, CRI and Tamaki Regeneration Company.

Throughout this time, Tracey has been involved in a number of large scale social and urban renewal projects including most recently the Tamaki Regeneration Programme in Auckland, New Zealand.  This is the largest social regeneration project in New Zealand seeking to improve the social and economic well-being of a key area of Auckland.

Tracey’s property and commercial background is coupled with a strong understanding of the social and community housing sector.

Tracey was appointed to the Argyle Housing Board on 1 May 2019 and appointed to the Chair position on 7 December 2025.

Qualifications: B.Bus (Acct/Fin) (UTS); Master of Business Administration (AGSM); Fellow CPA Australia; Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Special Responsibilities: Chair, Nominations, Remuneration & Governance Committee (NRGC)

Experience: Robert has over 35 years of senior executive experience in financial services and for purposes sectors nationally and internationally. Initial responsibilities were focused on financial matters and has transitioned towards general management including strategic planning, operational excellence, business development and risk identification and mitigation. Appointments over this period include significant roles at Westpac, Toyota Finance and Uniting.

Robert has been directly responsible for innovative social and financial transactions including the NEWPIN Social Impact Bond and the Foyer Central Youth Accommodation initiative. Robert’s financial services background is complemented by a strong understanding of caring organisations including the NDIS and community housing sectors. Robert has a long-term interest and involvement with regional locations, especially in First Australian communities.

Board appointments have been undertaken in financial services, community housing, disability accommodation, disability services, aged care, family support and youth services.

Robert was appointed to the Argyle Housing Board on 1 January 2021.

Qualifications: Graduate, Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), Certified Chair, Board Advisory Centre, Graduate, Public Service Leadership Program (ALCDP), Accredited Leadership Coach – Gallup CliftonStrengths, Indigenous Mental Health, Complex Racial Trauma & Attachment – Accreditation (Indigenous Psychological Services), Diploma in National Indigenous Legal Advocacy, Diploma of Agriculture

Special Responsibilities: Committee Chair, Assets, Acquisitions and New Business Committee (AANBC)

Experience: Troy has more than two decades of leadership, governance, and program delivery experience across the justice, health, and education sectors.

In the justice sector, Troy served as Regional Coordinator for the Aboriginal Service Unit, where he delivered initiatives aimed at reducing Aboriginal over-representation in the justice system. He also worked as a Juvenile Justice Caseworker, supporting rehabilitation pathways for young people.

In the health sector, he was Program Manager – Leadership & Development at Murrumbidgee Local Health District. There, he established the inaugural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Strategy and launched the Marrambidya Leadership Program, fostering leadership development within the community.

In education, Troy held the role of Lead – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Strategy at the NSW Department of Education. He was responsible for designing and delivering the Department’s 10-Year Workforce and Leadership Strategy, embedding diversity and cultural capability across the education system.

Currently, Troy is the Principal Service Readiness Officer for Closing the Gap Priority Reform 4 at the Department of Education. In this role, he leads cross-government implementation efforts to improve data access and accountability for Aboriginal communities.

Troy was appointed to the Argyle Housing Board on 18 April 2023.

Qualifications: BBus (Accounting); Master Tax Law; Fellow Chartered Accountant; Certified Tax Advisor; MAICD.

Special Responsibilities: Chair, Audit and Risk Committee (ARC)

Experience: Yvette has over 25 years of experience in public practice as a Chartered Accountant, working with private groups and not-for-profit organisations.

Yvette is currently an independent member of the Governance, Audit & Risk Committee for Shellharbour City Council, and was previously a Trustee and Deputy Chair of Centennial Park & Moore Park Trust and a member of NSW Council for Women’s Economic Opportunity. Yvette has extensive experience in financial and risk management, corporate governance, business operations and commercial management.

Yvette was appointed to the Argyle Housing Board on 1 January 2018.

Qualifications:  Bachelor of Business (Hotel Management), Master of Finance, Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Special Responsibilities: Member, Assets and New Business Committee.

Experience: Bruce has over 35 years of experience in real estate investment, asset management and operations with a focus on hotel funds management in both the public and private markets.  He has held Fund and Portfolio Management roles within large listed Australian property and fund managers including Bankers Trust, Lend Lease, GPT Group and MIrvac Group.

Bruce has held a number of company Directorships in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors.  He has a particular interest in supporting Indigenous communities, in primary health care and housing.

Bruce was appointed to the Argyle Housing Board on 13 July 2026.

Qualifications: Master of Commerce (Valuation), with Distinction; Graduate Diploma in Property Investment; Advanced Certificate in Real Estate; Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Special Responsibilities: Member, Nominations, Remuneration and Governance Committee (NRGC)

Experience: Christopher has 37 years of broad-ranging experience in the property industry, covering property funds management (both listed and unlisted); property and asset management; property investment (including acquisition and divestment); property development; project management; financing and financial management; marketing; sustainability; and corporate governance and compliance. He has experience both on-shore (Australia) and offshore (as Regional Head of Asset Management for Asia-Pacific, based in Singapore, with LaSalle Investment Management).

During his career, Christopher also has held senior roles with GPT Group, Lendlease, BT Funds Management / Principal Financial Group, Colliers International, Jones Lang Wootton (now JLL) and, early in his career, in the Commonwealth and New South Wales governments. Christopher is a non-executive director of Harbison Memorial Retirement Village and is Chair of Harbison’s Built Environment & Development Committee and a member of the Finance & Audit Committee. Immediately prior to his retirement from his executive career in 2020, Chris was managing director of Pindari Capital, a funds management company wholly owned by Mulpha Australia.

Chris was appointed to the Argyle Housing Board on 1 January 2018.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Business (Management and Information Systems) (Charles Sturt University); Graduate Certificate Management (Coaching) (University of Wollongong) Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD); Fellow Governance Institute Australia (FGIA).

Special Responsibilities: Member, Assets, Acquisitions and New Business Committee (AANBC)

Experience: Jeanette is an accomplished Non-Executive Director and Senior Executive with more than 20 years’ leadership experience across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, including community housing, banking, aged care, retirement living, education and disability services.

Jeanette was appointed to the board in April 2023.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Economics; Chartered Accountant; Fellow Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Special Responsibilities: Member, Audit and Risk Committee (ARC)

Experience: Julian Sawicki has a 25-year career in executive management and is a member of the boards. This experience covers financial management, strategic planning, risk management, human resources and culture, quality, and compliance with a strong understanding of board governance principles arising from the completion of the Company Directors course via the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Julian’s passion for community services is reflected in his senior and Chief Executive roles with values-based organisations providing a wide range of community and personal support services throughout South Australia. His experience in community housing policy and practice arises from significant involvement with community housing companies such as Westside Housing and Unity Housing. This practical experience coupled with knowledge of government policy adds to his board experience in the superannuation, community services, community housing, and disability services sectors.

Julian believes that access to safe, secure, and affordable housing is essential for a fair community if its members are to participate fully in the life of their community.

Julian was appointed to the Argyle Housing Board on 1 May 2019.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws & Bachelor of Commerce (IR), UNSW; Master of Policy Studies, UNSW; Admitted Solicitor, Supreme Court of NSW; Company Directors Course, Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)

Special Responsibilities: Member, Audit & Risk Committee.

Experience: Karin has over 25 years’ experience in the construction, infrastructure and property sectors as a commercial, legal, strategic operations and transformation executive.

Karin began her career in legal practice, ultimately leading the legal function for a large construction business, working extensively on major social infrastructure and urban renewal projects across Australia. Building on this legal‑commercial foundation, Karin moved into a series of enterprise leadership roles at Lendlease in procurement, risk and strategic operations and led operations and asset management for Lendlease’s investment management platform.

Karin’s governance experience includes prior board roles within corporate subsidiary companies and not-for-profit organisations.

Karin’s legal, commercial and operational background is complemented by governance and stakeholder experience across government, industry and investor relationships.

Karin was appointed to the Argyle Housing Board on 13 July 2026.

Qualifications: B Bus (Accounting/HRM), CPA

The Board of Argyle Housing is proud to announce the appointment of Trevor Fair as Argyle Housing’s second Patron following the passing of our first Patron, Chris Benton.

“I am honoured to follow Chris Benton, a fellow Rotarian, who was passionate about Community Housing and Argyle Housing in particular. When offered the position of Patron, I felt it both an honour and duty to make sure that the efforts invested by Chris in Argyle Housing are remembered and built on into the future.” Trevor Fair.

 

Trevor is a well-known face at Argyle Housing having served on the board for nine years and 11 months before retiring in 2018. Trevor held the position as Chair of the Remuneration Committee on retirement and was responsible for providing the Financial Report to stakeholders at the annual meeting. A quiet achiever, Trevor helped to guide Argyle Housing through a significant period of growth in which Argyle Housing’s portfolio increased from approximately 500 properties to over 2,000 properties. As a member and past president of the Bowral-Mittagong Rotary Club, Trevor is committed to helping bring about positive change in the community and lending a helping hand when required.

“I will continue to provide support and encouragement to the Board and hope to remain an integral part of the Argyle Housing story for many years to come.” Trevor Fair.

Qualifications: JP, MAICD

Appointed the first Patron of Argyle Housing in recognition of his significant commitment and contribution over the past 14 years. Chris Benton was a business owner and manager in Bowral who had worked in the banking and finance sector for over 33 years. Past Director and Chairman of the Argyle Housing Board, Chris contributed significantly to the growth of Argyle Housing and to its current status as a Tier 1 Community Housing Provider. Together with his dedication to Argyle Housing, Chris was a Justice of the Peace and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He was also a past president of the Rotary Club Bowral/Mittagong, a volunteer firefighter, and foundation treasurer of the Southern Highlands Renal Appeal. Chris was a part of the Argyle Housing Board from 2001 and acted as Chairman of the Board for many years until January 2014 and most recently as Director until February 2015. Sadly, Chris passed away in early February 2017.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts (Social Welfare)

Carolyn Doherty is a distinguished leader in the Community Services Sector, boasting an illustrious career that spans over three decades. Her tenure includes more than 14 years in pivotal executive roles within the Community Housing sectors of New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland. Presently, she steers Argyle Housing as its CEO, championing the cause of delivering exemplary social and affordable housing solutions for regional populations in NSW and the Australian Capital Territory.

Under her adept leadership, Argyle Housing has seen remarkable strides in innovation and teamwork, culminating in strategic partnerships aimed at augmenting housing supply in less urbanised areas. Carolyn‘s influence is notably evident in landmark ventures like the Regional Social Renewal initiative in Tolland, Wagga Wagga, and the collaborative Griffin Green project in partnership with Griffith City Council.

Her esteemed role on the Board of the Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA) underscores her profound commitment to fostering sustainable, community-centric housing models, thereby affirming her status as an indispensable asset to the wider community housing movement.

I have over 19 years of experience in the community housing and real estate sectors, including over 16 years in senior leadership positions. I am skilled in budgeting, working with Government Team Building, and I am a graduate in Project Management. I have gained experience in managing integrated Teams comprising front line business operations, tenancy management, asset management, support coordination, and place-making.

Possessing expertise in the areas of project and contract management, assets and compliance, strategic partnership management, consortium building, and community engagement and participation to deliver exceptional customer service, strong operational and compliance results, and outcomes contributing to customer wellbeing.

At Argyle Housing, our team’s dedication to operational leadership has been pivotal in providing exceptional support to clients and bolstering community ties. My role as General Manager of Operations is integral in nurturing strategic partnerships that fortify our commitment to safe and sustainable housing. These alliances have been instrumental in advancing our organization’s mission and enhancing our service delivery.

Qualifications: PGDip (Strategy & Innovation) (Distinction) (Oxon), BA (CSU)

Fiona McGregor is our General Manager of People & Culture. Fiona has more than 25 years’ experience in senior human resources, organisation development, industrial and employee relations, organisation transformation and HR business partnering roles. Fiona has extensive experience leading People & Culture teams working across multiple geographies and multiple industries, including building products manufacturing, food manufacturing, transport and logistics, engineering and environmental science project management and telecommunications. She has a passion for People and Culture grounded in creating positive workplaces and positive work experiences where people are motivated to join, stay and thrive.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce, Chartered Accountant, Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors

Carolyn is a finance professional with over 20 years of experience in the health, not-for-profit, banking, and transport sectors, known for her commitment to excellence and strategic leadership. In her previous position at Newcastle Airport, she enabled the completion of a $150 million international terminal.  Before this, she was head of finance at Grand Pacific Health for fifteen years, where she guided the company’s growth into a leading primary and mental health service provider in NSW and the ACT. Her career is characterised by her collaboration on risk management and strategic development, which has a significant impact on both company operations and community services.

Carolyn is deeply committed to fostering a culture of innovation, empowerment, and continuous improvement.  She has joined Argyle Housing to be part of our mission to create a better future for our communities and is excited to be back in the ‘for purpose’ sector.

Gary has over 25 years of experience across real estate and finance including property investment, development, commercial and accounting as well as facilities and property management. Bringing industry experience from a mix of not-for-profit, private sector and institutional banking, he has developed a passion for the housing sector in Australia, with several years supporting the services delivery of The Salvation Army and more recently Vinnies, he has a lens on how property can enable broader solutions for both vulnerable people and seniors. Since 2023 Gary continues as a volunteer non-executive with the NSW Committee with Housing All Australians who have a mandate and commitment to bring a working relationship across NFPs and corporates in the sector.

As a resident in the southern highlands and tablelands for over eight years, he recognises some of the challenges and opportunities across regional towns in the housing space and how to help position Argyle Housing as a supplier of choice in sustainable housing for purpose.