Luke Berry (Chair)

Luke runs an economic consultancy based in Maleny working with governments, utilities and consumer of utility services. He has worked for electricity companies and the Commonwealth Treasury.  He has qualifications in law, finance, and economics.

Luke admires and supports the green and ethical choices that MCU Sustainable Banking provides to members.

Luke and his partner and their little daughter live locally.

Luke enjoys growing vegetables and herbs, reading, playing with his daughter, and playing chess.

John Duthie BSc.

John has been a resident of Maleny for the past 20 years.

John has been a Director of the Credit Union since 2002. He has qualifications in environmental science and risk management.

John is a member of the Australian Mutuals Institute and the Chair of the Nominations & Remuneration Committee and the Board Audit Risk Management Committee.

Sarah Davies

Sarah is the Litigation and Risk Management partner of Brisbane based law firm, McMahon  Clarke. McMahon Clarke is a specialised commercial law firm, focused on areas of law  associated with funds management and the financial services industry. Sarah has more than  22 years experience as a lawyer. She is a Queensland Law Society accredited specialist in  commercial litigation, and was awarded the 2010 trophy for highest achiever in the course.  For the past ten years, her legal practice has involved providing strategic advice to Boards,  particularly those active in the funds management and financial services sectors. Sarah is  also a director of River Cattle Pty Ltd, which is an unlisted cattle investment fund. She and  her family live in Maleny.

Robyn Grivell

Robyn has lived in the Maleny area for the last 22 years. She has over 11 years experience in the finance area of the Financial Services industry. She is currently Finance Manager of one of Australia’s leading Community Development Finance Institutions.

Robyn is very keen to see the Credit Union become the community asset she believes it has the potential to be, to both the Maleny community and the broader Australian market.

Philip Lazzarini

Over 25 years senior banking and finance experience, including 10 years with Merchant Bank, Graham and Co. where involved in the first Australian issue of mortgage backed commercial paper into the Australian capital markets, now more commonly known as “mortgage securitisation”. Past 12 years self employed, developed own retail investment fund, holding a full AFSL, subsequently sold to Melbourne investment bank Grant Samual. Developed own risk management and compliance structures which has lead to a growing consulting business assisting financial services companies to obtain their own AFSL and develop the necessary associated compliance structures and procedures. I also act as a Responsible Manager for some clients under their AFSL and Credit Licence. A founding member, and past treasurer of the MFAA, and a member of the Australian Compliance Institute.

Terry Scolari

Terry has over 30 years experience in Banking and Finance with approx 20 of those years being involved with the Credit Union Industry. Terry has had extensive experience in dealing with the industry regulators during his 12 years as General Manager of 3 Credit Unions.

Phil Warner

Phil Warner born in Goondiwindi and having a regional perspective, has been extensively involved the development of two new industries in Australia, starting in 1973 with 25 years in the Film Industry and now 16 years in the development of sustainable materials resources, based on seed and fibre crops, particularly industrial hemp. Phil now heads a European funded operation that researches and/or produces bio-commodities in most continents around the world.

Michael Towsey

Michael is by training a biologist and computer scientist. He combines both interests in a research position at Queensland University of Technology where he analyses audio recordings of the natural environment and fauna. Michael volunteered for a position on the board because he believes in keeping money local and in a strong not-for-profit sector. The MCU has an important role in promoting both those objectives. I appreciate the Maleny community's enthusiasm to keep the MCU an independent, vibrant, local institution.