North Queensland Sports Foundation

Governance

Know who we are

From here, for here.

The NQSF is a non-profit operating in the North Queensland region with the support of ~25 Local Government Area Councils Members, with a purpose “to encourage and promote sports within the North Queensland region”.

Over time, our extended family has grown to Mayors, Deputy Mayors, Councillors, Hall of Famers, Multiple Olympic Gold Medallists and aspiring sport stars.

Our Board of Directors

Cr Rhonda Coghlan

Cairns Regional Council Director representing Large Local Government Authority

I have  lived in North Queensland for around 30 years.

I’ve worked mostly in financial services over that  time. My roles have included Financial planning, Branch Manager, Business Banking Specialist, BDM Superannuation and Relationship Manager Superannuation.

I’ve always taken an interest in local sport. I’ve been heavily  involved  with Rugby League, and cycling is a passion, however I do have a very broad interest over all.

Representing Small, Medium and Large Councils

Cr Kate Hastie

VICE CHAIR Charters Towers Regional Council Director Representing Medium Local Government Authority

Cr Ash-Lee Johnson

DIRECTOR Mackay Regional Council Director Representing Large Local Government Authority

Cr Kristian Price

DIRECTOR Townsville City Council Representing Large Local Government Authority

Cr Jane Pickles

DIRECTOR Isaac Regional Council Representing Medium Local Government Authority

Cr Niki Flute

DIRECTOR Flinders Shire Council Director Representing Small Local Government Authority

Jon Sieben

DIRECTOR Development Committee Director representing Non Local Local Government Authorities and Life Members

Michael Whiting

Independent Director

Know who we are

Governance Information

The NQSF membership includes up to 25 North Queensland Local Government Authorities and their constituents totaling nearly 700,000. As NQSF is run by volunteers and a small employed team, NQSF’s member LGAs play a vital role in the delivery of both the event and project portfolio.

The NQSF is a non for profit public company operating independently in the North Queensland region with a purpose “to encourage and promote sports within the North Queensland region”.

NQSF is governed by a Board of Directors, including two Independent Directors, and receives advice from a number of Committees, Sub-Committees and from a Member Advisory Forum.

NQSF Members currently comprise of approximately 18 regional LGAs.

Our Operational Team

Alexander J. Fisher

Chief Executive Officer

Kimberley Williams

Accounts Manager

Erin Bloor

Sports Officer

LGA Members

Cairns

Charters Towers

Cloncurry

Cook

Croydon

Ethridge

Flinders

Hinchinbrook

Isaac

Mount Isa

Mackay

Mornington

McKinlay

Richmond

Townsville

Life Members

  • Lyn McLaughlin
  • Peter Elliott
  • Margaret Cochrano
  • Ross Contarin
  • Daniel Jackson
  • Midge Jackson
  • Matt O’Neill
  • Pat Wright
  • The late Bob McCullough OAM
  • The late Noel Wilson
  • Jessie Richardson

Hall of Fame

  • Natalie Cook
  • Sam Thaiday
  • Gorden Tallis
  • Jim Paterson
  • Vern Daisy
  • Gene Miles
  • Mitchell Johnson
  • Glenn Buchanan
  • Brad Beven
  • Ashleigh Stebbings
  • Pat Rafter
  • Cathy Freeman
  • Jon Sieben
  • Laurie Lawrence
  • Tom Gorman
  • Arch Foley
  • George Moore
  • Tracey Belbin
  • Karrie Webb

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