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Meet our presenters
With more than 40 years experience, Tim Anderson is well known throughout the industry as the person to contact when in need of information on property management and CTTT matters.
A long-standing member of REINSW, Tim is also a Life Fellow. He has held positions on a number of REINSW committees over the years and currently sits on the Property Management Chapter Committee, having also served as chair. Tim was awarded the Woodrow Weight Award in 1999 for outstanding real estate agency practice.
Throughout his career, Tim has actively promoted professionalism and integrity in the industry and has applied these attributes to all his activities. |
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Peter Berney has over 25 years' experience in the strata industry, and with over 55,000 reports completed he is an expert in this field. He is a regular speaker at major strata events, conferences, functions and seminars in all eastern states and is a member of relevant industry bodies.
Since the introduction of NSW sinking fund plan legislation, Peter has given countless training seminars with strata managers on topics such as sinking fund plans, OH&S, insurance valuations, fire safety and asbestos obligations.
Peter believes that further education will better serve unit owners/occupiers in understanding and enjoying the benefits of community style living. His passion to convey this information takes him far and wide, visiting strata managers and discussion current issues in the industry. |
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Craig Borg has been a practising solicitor for more than 12 years. He works for a mid-level law firm and heads the Commercial and General Litigation team, and specialises in commercial litigation.
Craig has been an REINSW trainer since 1998 and presents the legal units within the Course and Property Practice program. His training style is energetic and engaging, and his students benefit from his creative approach to learning. |
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Leon Cheneval is a full-time valuer and strata specialist, and is dedicated to assisting the strata industry on strata-related valuation matters.
Leon is a Certified Practising Valuer, an expert witness for the Strata Titles Board, a member of the Institute of Strata Titles Management and has a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment.
Undertaking valuations in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors, Leon’s breadth of experience is impressive and he uses this experience as the basis for all his training programs. As a trainer Leon is able to provide tangible and strong strata and community title valuation expertise, and his knowledge and expertise in the industry is well-recognised. |
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Damien Cooley
When Damien Cooley started Cooley Auction Services in 2003, he had one clear vision - to put together the best auctioneering team in Australia. Now, as the auctioneer of choice for Australia's most respected real estate agencies, his clients rely on his inimitable style and unsurpassed calibre of service to achieve consistently exceptional results.
A regular presenter at REINSW Auction Forums, Damien's drive, enthusiasm and innate ability to read a crowd are invaluable assets when it comes to the fine art of auctioneering. He has been recognised as contributing to significantly to the revitalisation of the Sydney auction market.
Fully licensed and specialising in all facets of real estate, investment sales and charity events, Damien's results speak for themselves and he consistently achieves an auction clearance rate well above the industry average. |
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Carol Cooper is a Certificate IV qualified facilitator who enjoys helping people achieve their goals.
Carol has a unique presentation style, honing her skills while practising as an auctioneer. She is also the author of the highly acclaimed book How to Sell to Women.
Carole believes that the key to happiness and success starts with knowing what you want in life and going for it. Integrating information on human behavior and personal development into her programs wherever appropriate in her programs, Carol’s students leave feeling empowered to make the most of their lives – both personally and professionally.
With sales management, sales and customer service being her main areas of personal experience, Carol is able to share stories and knowledge that are not only interesting but also relevant, helping participants learn. |
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Mark is the National Practice Manager - Retail Risk Services at Aon Risk Services Aust Ltd.
He is a Chartered Accountant with 12 years experience in the insurance industry. As a consultant, Mark provided a range of services to insurers and insurees, including consequential loss consulting, risk profiling, and insurance due diligence on merger and acquisition engagements.
Mark’s most recent role is head of Aon’s national Real Estate business and its Domestic insurance business. |
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Rosalie Douglas’s career spans over 30 years in real estate and includes owning three franchise offices. She specialises in sales, auctioneering, administration and consultancy.
Rosalie is a published training author and is without doubt a property management guru. Over the last 10 years she has been asked to speak at many property management conference and functions.
A licensed real estate agent, business agent, strata management agent, accredited training and property management consultant, Rosalie brings a depth of knowledge to her programs that is second to none. She believes that students learn more when they are having fun. With that in mind, her training courses are lively and interactive. |
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Julie Feller is one of Australia's leading female auctioneers. With over a decade of experience conducting auctions, Julie has worked in many different property climates over the years and has gained valuable experience.
Having been a member of the REINSW Auctioneers Chapter Committee for several years, Julie enjoys the opportunity to liaise and meet with her auction colleagues and peers at REINSW Auction Forums. With a passion for auctioneering, Julie conducts many charity auctions each year and has made herself available on many occasions to coach and meet with uncoming auctioneers, enabling them gain insight into the world of auctioneering. |
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Miles Felstead has conducted a specialist property management business in Mosman since 1976. He is also a registered valuer and a Fellow of the Australian Property Institute.
Miles has been a member of REINSW since 1977, and is Fellow of REINSW and recipient of the 1997 REINSW Service Award. He has served on the REINSW Property Management Chapter Committee for 25 years, holding the position of Chair from 1989 to 1991.
Miles is a regular speaker at REINSW Property Management forums, using these forums as an opportunity to pass on his wealth of knowledge to his property management colleagues and peers. |
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Annette Ferrari has been a popular member of the REINSW training team for more than 10 years, and has worked in the real estate industry as an agency Principal and sales specialist for almost 20 years. She is a highly qualified trainer, with a Masters in Behavioural Science, a Bachelor of Arts (Communications Studies), and a Bachelor of Adult Education.
Expertly facilitating all programs offered by REINSW, Annette couples her diverse understanding of the subject matter with thorough theoretical analysis.
Annette’s practical day-to-day agency knowledge is complemented by her entertaining style, making her a favourite among students. Her professionalism and passion for the industry is reflected in the patience and encouragement she accords her students. |
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Steve Grant has undertaken cost planning duties on many major projects and has gained extensive experience in housing for the aged and handicapped, public buildings, schools, retail, commercial and industrial buildings. His experience in predicting the end cost of projects at the earliest possible date has greatly aided the clients he has advised.
Steve formed Grant Constructions in 1990 and in 1999 BRW named it the 10th fastest growing company in the country. The company went on to win many business and construction awards, including the first builder to be awarded prizes in the Master Builders Excellence in Construction Awards for 10 consecutive years.
Steve sold Grant Constructions in 2004 with the aim of focusing his time on other interests, including property development through companies Capital Corporation, Cencorp Property Group, Eden Brae Homes and Grant Rural Industries. These groups hold an investment portfolio in excess of $250 million and have a development pipeline in excess of $1 billion. |
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Jo-Anne Hamilton’s career in real estate spans almost 30 years, and she has been a licensed real estate agent since 1986. She specialises in property management and has managed the residential property management team of a successful agency for more than 20 years.
Jo-Anne sees great value in education and understands the challenges of learning new knowledge and skills. Personal experience juggling full-time work and family life makes her an empathetic and effective trainer, and she is always looking for ways to make the learning experience relevant to real life practice.
In addition to property management, Jo-Anne specialises in communication – a vital ingredient for success in real estate. She has a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment, a TAFE Diploma in Real Estate Practice, a Bachelor of Arts in literature and psychology, and Masters in Organisational Communication. |
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Craig Hesse joined REINSW in March 2007 as a full-time trainer. He is a licensed real estate agent, stock and station agent, and business agent, and is also an accredited auctioneer.
With more than 20 years experience, Craig offers extensive experience in all aspects of real estate.
Craig believes that to survive in real estate you need to stay focused, balance your lifestyle to avoid burnout, and set regular goals to monitor your performance. The industry is constantly changing, particularly its governing legislative framework, so it is essential to stay up to date to avoid mistakes and litigation. For this reason, Craig constantly researches and reviews REINSW programs to ensure they serve the changing needs of students. |
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With more than 30 years experience as a professional auctioneer, Bob Jury is a true auction guru!
Bob is a licensed real estate agent and an accredited auctioneer. He is also a licensed business agent, stock and station agent, and strata manager. Bob’s depth of knowledge is second to none, and the commitment and enthusiasm he brings to the classroom is evidence of his passion for the industry.
Still actively involved in sales and auctions, Bob combines a wealth of practical and anecdotal experience together with a delivery style that effectively provides students with an insight into the fascinating specialty of auctioneering. |
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Rod Kafer has had an outstanding rugby career. He played 12 Tests for Australia, including the 1999 World Cup campaign, and is the only player in the world to have played in teams winning the Rugby World Cup, Tri-Nations, Super 12 and Heineken Cup.
Rod currently serves as President of the Rugby Union Players Association – a position he has held for six years. He was formerly the General Manager of Direct Connect, a utility connection service used by more a 2,500 real estate agents nationally, and is the founder and Managing Director of Totalcom, a telecommunications service provider supplying personalised telco services to small business.
Rod also works as part of the Fox Sports commentary team. |
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Yorgo Kaporis has more than 18 years experience in the real estate industry, having worked in both the government and private sectors. He is a licensed real estate agent specialising in property management services and asset management, and is a qualified Workplace Trainer and Assessor.
Yorgo has a reputation for being an unconventional trainer – thinking outside the normal real estate square – and has a unique ability to engage and inspire his audience.
He has facilitated many courses over the years including Continuing Professional Development, Course in Property Practice, Licensing Course and a variety of skills-based courses. |
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Isis Khalil is a licensed real estate agent and has a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment. She has been an REINSW trainer since 2004.
Isis specialises in the areas of property investment, financial monitoring and accounting. She is currently the Principal of Australian Property Masters, a firm of real estate investment agents specialising in researching, sourcing, analysing and coordinating the funding and management of property investments to maximize overall return for the least amount of risk.
Isis developed and wrote the popular ‘Property Investment Analysis’ course, and presents the course on a regular basis. Her breadth of knowledge in her areas of expertise is appreciated by her students, as is her relaxed and approachable presentation style. |
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Peter Knight is a Business Coach and Chartered Accountant and specialises in providing practical solutions for business success.
His workshops are interactive, inspiring and practical. Attendees develop their own action plans which they can implement immediately. The emphasis is on the ‘how to’, not the theory. Peter uses real life case studies and examples, and draws on years of experience to help you unravel the mystery of business.
Peter is a former President of CPA Australia (NSW Division), and currently serves as a National Judge for the prestigious Small Business Awards. |
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Kate Lumby empowers leading real estate agents around the state, giving them the tools to transform their skillset to optimise results.
Kate is an industry specialist auctioneer – a profession carved from her early years working in the family real estate business – and combines experience with qualifications in speech, drama, communications and business.
She brings to the stage a fresh approach that allows participants to be fully engaged and easily interact.
As Chair of the REINSW Auctioneers Chapter and a member of the REINSW Board of Directors, she keeps fully up to date with the latest advances in technology, industry requirements and compliance measures. |
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Peter Lynch is the Divisional Manager - Retail Risk Services at Aon Risk Services Aust Ltd.
Peter specialises in the financial and professional insurance classes, with particular focus on professional liability. With more than 20 years experience in real estate professional indemnity, he has expertise in broking, risk management and claim coordination.
Peter works closely with the real estate industry in the ongoing development of risk management solutions that meet the changing legal and legislative needs of the industry. He is also responsible for the continued growth, training and development of Aon’s Real Estate portfolio Australia wide. |
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Aredy Maoudis is the Director of InHouse Consulting Services and has been an REINSW trainer for several years. She specialises in the development and delivery of emotional and behavioural based training programs.
With more than 20 years experience working in and with corporations, Aredy brings a wealth of experience to her training programs. Her skills allow her to quickly gain an appreciation and understanding of individual training needs, which she then uses to encourage students to reach their desired goals.
Aredy focuses on practical approaches to thinking more creatively, assisting individuals to make the required mind shifts to allow them to produce higher-quality results from problem solving, continuous quality improvement, and research and development processes. |
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Trevor Marchant is a business consultant who has helped more than 5,000 business people achieve their goals. He has a Bachelor of Business, and has held senior and executive positions in a number of Australian banks, insurance companies and real estate franchises.
Trevor has been running his own business for the last 15 years, specialising in business coaching and sales and marketing training. He is considered by many as the best sales and marketing trainers in the industry. Along with his business partner, he was recently rated in the top 1% of business coaches in Australia.
Trevor is best known for his business coaching system, The Road to Success – an acclaimed solution to most of the common frustrations experienced by business owners worldwide. |
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Ian McKnight graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Laws degree and a Master of Laws degree in 1973 and 1983 respectively. He was admitted to practice as a solicitor in 1975.
He has practised in the strata law area since 1984 and is the author of Strata Law and Practice in New South Wales Court Forms and Precedents. He has written extensively in the area of strata law. In addition, Ian has been the director of a corporate strata management agency and holds a strata managing agents licence. |
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Robin Mellon is the Green Building Council of Australia's Green Star Executive Director, supervising the Green Star team in the development and operation of rating tools and the certification of Green Star projects.
After studying Valuation and Estate Management, he worked within the property sector around London specialising in heritage property and the environment. Always a passionate gardener, he then worked with a London-based landscape designer before moving to Sydney to undertake a Masters in Real Estate at UNSW, concentrating on sustainable development.
Robin is currently steering the introduction of rating tools for existing commercial office buildings, multi-unit residential, healthcare and industrial property. He teaches the Green Star Accredited Professional courses held around Australia, represents GBCA on sustainability committees, and regularly presents at conferences in Australia and abroad to encourage the industry toward better practice. |
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Peter Ozerskis’s real estate careers spans 19 years. He is a licensed real estate agent, stock and station agent, and business agent. In addition, he is an accredited auctioneer. Peter successfully runs two real estate agencies on the South Coast of NSW and has been a longstanding member of REINSW.
Peter’s areas of expertise are business management, residential sales, sales systems, motivation and auctioneering. Peter’s effectiveness as a trainer stems from his passion for the industry. His experience combined with his practical and down-to-earth approach to training ensures that his courses are both informative and interesting. |
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Steve Pearce is a Chief Superintendent with the NSW Fire Brigades. He has been a firefighter for the past 23 years, having been stationed as a firefighter and officer in a myriad of locations throughout NSW.
Steve has attended and managed some of NSW's largest incidents, including major explosions, floods, storms, rescues and hazmat incidents.
His current position is Assistant Director Community Risk, and he is charged with managing various business units designed to increase the resilience and capacity of communities and businesses in relation to emergency incidents. He is regularly called upon to present to business and community groups in relation to community engagement, preparedness and prevention - a business area that is critical to the NSWFB service delivery model.
Steve is a regular presenter at REINSW Property Management forums. |
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David Pentecost is REINSW's Compliance Auditor and has worked in the real estate industry for almost 30 years.
David's career in real estate has seen him work in roles as diverse as at the Australian Embassy in Vienna and as a manager of the Salvation Army property portfolio. It was during his time working for a hospital trust that looked after property developments such as day surgeries and nursing homes however that he honed his skills in compliance and understanding complicated legislation.
Since joining REINSW, David has been responsible for the development of the REINSW Compliance Review Service and has visited hundreds of offices around NSW, helping agents comply with the Property, Stock and Business Agents Act and the Regulation. His practical, easy-to-understand presentation style receives rave reviews wherever he goes. |
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Richard Phillipps has a genuine enthusiasm for strata law, which he finds intriguing and enjoyable. Before joining JS Mueller and Co, he was a senior member of the Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal for five years, and before that he was a part-time member of the predecessor to the CTTT - the Residential Tribunal. In that time he dealt with many strata, residential tenancy and home building cases.
In addition to his strata and home building expertise, Richard has had broad experience in many areas of law, including media law, migration law and general commercial law. He has practised as a barrister and as a solicitor, and he has lectured in a number of university courses. |
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Anthony St Leon has more than 25 years experience in real estate and has spend the last 15 years as a registered valuer.
He has held positions in residential, commercial and retail property management and sales in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, North Shore and Western Suburbs.
Anthony speaks at REINSW Valuers Forums. |
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Nikki Vescovi is a communications expert with 25 years experience as a Master Trainer on four continents around the world. Having grown up in the United Kingdom, then moving to the United State, she now works from her base in Australia and naturally sees things from a global perspective.
Over the years, Nikki has worked in the banking, financial services, aeronautics, retail and manufacturing sectors to produce results in critical performance areas. Along with REINSW, her clients include American Express, Bank of America, Boeing, and Columbia and Stanford Universities.
Nikki is all about results, and she brings an innate enthusiasm and ability to deal with challenges to her work. |
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Nick Vrabac has been the Deputy Chairperson (Determinations) at the CTTT since February 2002.
He has had extensive experience as a legal practitioner in both the private and public sectors. The position of Deputy Chairperson (Determinations) is responsible for the CTTT's adjudication function and assists the Chairperson in the management of the membership.
Nick provides specialist advice regarding how to prepare tenancy cases, and gives tips about how to develop a case as an applicant and a respondent to ensure the best outcomes. |
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As a professional sales coach and sought-after speaker, Darrell Weekes has introduced his Solution Driven Selling System to thousands of sales professionals across Australia and it has revolutionised the way they sell.
Darrell knows his system works – he developed it while becoming the number one salesman at several international companies. In one instance he produced half a billion dollars worth of business in four years – more than 12 times the industry average.
Darrell is a dynamic, high-energy, entertaining speaker with a ‘how to’ style. He is recognised as the number one sales coach and speaker in the Australian finance industry, and is now bringing his insights to the real estate industry. He is a successful author having published hundreds of articles in a range of sales and industry-specific magazines. He is also the brains behind the Mentors DVDs – a set of real estate coaching DVDs that include interviews with some of the nation’s top-achieving agents. |
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Philip Western was appointed Valuer General in September 2003. He is the principal advisor to the NSW Government on valuation issues, and his responsibilities include the regulatory functions relating to statutory land valuations, professional conduct and ensuring the integrity of the valuation system and processes.
Philip has been responsible for some significant enhancements to the NSW valuation system in a drive to improve the accuracy and consistency of land values, and to provide more transparency.
In 2003, Philip was made a Fellow of the NSW division of the Australian Institute of Valuers. He is currently a member of the CPD and Education Committees for the division and has served on a number of sub-committees. |
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As CEO of Deloitte Digital, Peter Williams is in demand as an expert speaker in the field of online technology.
A chartered accountant, he was one of the first to recognise the significance of the internet for business. Passionate about innovation, Peter saw that social networking was part of the lifestyle of the people that he employed - so rather than trying to stop it, he wanted to understand it and see how he could leverage it.
Peter has the ability to clearly outline the benefits and opportunities social media tools create for business. |
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Megan Wilson is a licensed real estate agent who has specialised in property management for the last 13 years.
Throughout the course of her career, Megan has always recognised the importance of continuing training and development – attending regular real estate workshops to increase her knowledge and networking contacts.
It was her interest in the training side of real estate that led her to become a property management trainer. It was during a CPD workshop that Megan met another trainer from REINSW who helped her to achieve her dream. After completing a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, it was not long before she joined the REINSW team.
Megan is confident and knowledgeable, so presenting to a room full of students has never been a problem. The students she trains often refer to her sense of humour, enthusiasm, honesty and great use of real life situations when giving them feedback. |
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