Jason Deacon is the President of the Central Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce covering Burleigh Heads and the rapidly developing Robina and Varsity Lakes precinct.

After spending years in the corporate IT arena gaining experience in companies such as Stellar Call Solutions Pty Ltd and AAPT Mobile Pty Ltd, Jason established Logical Choice IT (Formerly Low Cost IT) in July 2003 During this time he specialised in Microsoft Server Technologies and Citrix Metaframe (Thin client Solutions). The business he has grown now comprises 3 locations based in the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Townsville harnessing a talented team of dedicated staff.

His business success saw Jason partner in Web Design / Development company Digital Dreams Pty Ltd., a long standing company in the Gold Coast region that has since been rebranded to LCIT Dynamics to align the two companies.

As a vocal advocate of small business, Jason’s involvement in the Chamber movement brings to bear the importance of that sector as a foundation of the city’s economic and social base.

Rehana spent 16 years working around Australia in the film and television industry before moving into the world of Event Management on the Gold Coast where she currently heads Adcock Management.

As a former employee with Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland Gold Coast Branch, Rehana’s knowledge and connections throughout the Gold Coast business community has proven invaluable in networking and staging of business events.

Gail O’Neill has been Manager of Beach House Seaside Resort and Centre Manager of Beach House Commercial Plaza in Coolangatta since 2001 joining the Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce in the same year.

As president of the Chamber since 2009, Gail has been instrumental in rejuvenating the Coolangatta precinct applying her management skills and marketing experience in contributing to the successful ‘Cooly Rocks On’ festival that replaced Wintersun.

Gail’s ability to ‘cut to the chase’ in managing an issue with a pragmatic mindset brings an additional asset to the Combined Chamber Board.

Wayne is a qualified chef with international experience. He has traveled extensively and gained first class experience working for 10 years in upmarket restaurants in Switzerland.

Returning to Australia in 2000 he went into business selling it in 2004 when he purchased The Mouses House, a multi award winning 4.5 star – 12 chalet romantic couples retreat on the pristine Gold Coast Springbrook Plateau.

A dedicated family man who appreciates and respects the natural environment, Wayne’s presidency of the Springbrook Chamber is focused on the value of and the need for a balanced approach that incorporates private enterprise offering Nature Based Tourism in sensitive areas.

First hand experience and strong regional community involvement places Wayne at the forefront in broadening the city’s tourism base in developing Nature Based Tourism destinations and experiences.

Terry Hobson has a strong involvement with the community, being President of the Mudgeeraba Chamber of Commerce and Mudgeeraba Rotary. Terry is also Principal & Funeral Director, Educated in Sydney, and experienced with the funeral industry for many years. he is the president and founder of the A.R.A.G.C. His strive for excellence, quality and personal touch plays a significant part in " A Gentle Touch Funerals "

Laird is Managing Director of Accountable List Brokers (ALB)’ establishing ALB, a National Mailing List Company over 22 years ago.

His impressive resume includes the Board of the QLD Blind Society, QLD Chair of the Direct Marketing Association, President of Paddington Skillshare, President of the Milton Chamber of Commerce and adjunct part time Teaching Fellow in Direct Marketing at Bond University.

Currently on the Membership committee of the Fundraising Institute of Queensland and President of the Southport Chamber of Commerce, Laird’s bipartisan political approach on sensitive issues enhances the Chamber’s ability to bring about positive change.

Laird’s focus in establishing a rapport with the city’s bureaucracy in developing a mutual understanding of the impact of procedures and compliances on business and community is invaluable in the Chamber’s ongoing negotiation process.

Surfers Paradise-Broadbeach Chamber of Commerce president Lucy Cole is the founder and managing director of leading Queensland real estate agency Lucy Cole Prestige Properties. The 11-year-old business employs more than 20 people in three offices, selling more than $180 million of real estate a year and it is the only Gold Coast real estate agency to be granted membership to the exclusive Leading Agents of Australia.

In the past year the business was named as being among Queensland’s largest 400 privately owned companies, was named as a finalist in the Real Estate Institute of Queensland awards for large residential agencies, won a Gold Coast Business Excellence Award for Trades and Professions and was named the Gold Coast Bulletin’s top marketer of the year As well as being named the REIQ salesperson of the year three times, Ms Cole has been a regional finalist in the Telstra Business Woman Of The Year award, a regional finalist in the Australian Institute of Management awards and was in 2011 honoured with the Leadership Award at the International Women’s Day Festival. Her involvement on numerous boards and charities establishes strong social commitment.

Lucy’s peer knowledge of real estate places her in a credible position to advise the Combined Chamber on trends and strategy in this sector that forms a critical base in the city’s economic structure.

Darren Mackintosh is the CEO of College of Australian Training based on the Gold Coast’s Palm Beach. His experience extends to Directorship of College Cuts Hair Salons throughout Australia with an international standing as Managing Director of “2 Study Limited” – an IT study solutions company based in Beijing China.

College of Australian Training is one of Australia’s leading privately owned Registered Training Organisations (R.T.O) with and is recognized both nationally and internationally as a competitive education and training institution.

Darren’s involvement in the Education and Training Industry for the past 16 years has founded and led some of the most successful training companies across Australia.

As one of the key economic pillars of the city’s economic base, Darren’s vast experience in education export and his 6 year role in the Creek to Creek Chamber where he is the current president bring to the Combined Chamber credibility in addressing those issues in supporting and expanding this vital industry.

Gary Mays is the secretary of the Gold Coast North Chamber of Commerce covering Helensvale, Oxenford, Hope Island, Sanctuary Cove, Paradise Point, Runaway Bay, Biggera Waters, Arundel and Labrador.

A foundation member of Gold Coast North chamber on its formation in 1997 Gary served as vice-president for many years before taking on the role of secretary in 2010. Gary is a vocal supporter of small business having operated Whywait Plumbing Services since 1976. With a professional and personal passion for sustainability particuarly with water Gary formed Aquatemp Environmental Services in 2001. Gary currently serves on the Environmental Plumbing Division at Master Plumbers & Mechanical Services Association of Australia and has also served in executive positions with Master Plumbers Association of Queensland.