Committee Chairperson

Partner at Carne Reidy Herd Lawyers, Brisbane.

Mr Herd has over 20 years' experience in the areas of legal compliance, risk management and corporate governance, especially in not-for-profit and community organisations. Through his expertise in Elder Law, he plays a major role in, and makes a significant contribution to, the interests of the elderly and the aged care and retirement sectors.

Members

Professor Emeritus and Honorary Research Consultant, University of Queensland.

Prof Thomis's more than 40 years' experience as an academic historian culminated in his six years as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) at the University of Queensland. He has been a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society for more than 30 years and is a widely published author of history books, essays and articles.

Internationally renowned research historian and academic.

Dr Harrison is a research adviser with the University of Queensland and is associated with the post-graduate program. As the Queensland researcher for the Australian Dictionary of Biography, she undertakes research for the Australian National University. Dr Harrison lectures in Australia and internationally on family, local and applied history, particularly convict origins and migration trends.

Former Chief Executive Officer, Avand

Mr Gorry has over 30 years experience in the IT industry. He has performed software and IT development roles for state and federal governments, and senior positions in the IT services market. He co-founded Avand in 1994, and served as Chief Executive Officer until its sale to TechnologyOne in 2007. Following the sale, Mr Gorry transitioned the business into the core TechnologyOne business. Mr Gorry was a member of the Queensland State Government's Small to Medium Enterprises Taskforce, and is a founding member of Software Queensland.

Senior Lecturer in Oral Health Therapy, School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Griffith University (Gold Coast Campus)

Ms Short, an experienced researcher and lecturer, has travelled widely to conduct international research on a range of issues. Ms Short also holds positions on a range of other health and community sector organisations.

Partner at Shannon Donaldson Province Lawyers, Dalby

Ms Ryan has 15 years' experience as a lawyer. She has also studied local and applied history and has been heavily involved in a number of family history organisations, representing Queensland on the council of the Australasian Federation of Family History Organisations.
 

Former Principal Registrar & Administrator, Supreme Court of Queensland

Mr Toogood represents the interests of the judiciary on the Committee and has over 40 years' experience in administration of Queensland Courts.

Executive Director, Office of the Public Service Commissioner

Mr Carroll represents the interests of State Government agencies on the committee. He has over 40 years' experience in the public sector, including 17 years in senior corporate management roles. He is a member of the Industrial Relations Society of Queensland and the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA), and was Treasurer of IPAA's Queensland Division from 1986 to 1989. He has a strong community interest in surf lifesaving.

Chief Executive Officer, Logan City Council

Mr Rose has extensive experience in Local Government, having worked for local authorities in New South Wales and Queensland. He is an Associate in Local Government Administration and a Fellow of Local Government Managers Australia. Mr Rose served as Toowoomba City Council's Chief Executive Officer for two years, before returning to Logan City Council, the sixth largest Council in Australia, in the capacity of Chief Executive Officer.