David (age 52) joined the McGuinness McDermott Foundation board in February 2008. He is a long term supporter of the Foundation through his role as a Director of the publicly listed Adtrans Group which has donated over $600,000 to the Foundation since its inception.
David is well known amongst Adelaide's sporting and business circles through his involvement in both areas and has a prominent role as an advocate for people with a disability. David has significant expertise working with volunteers and government, gained via his high profile efforts to assist people with disability in the not for profit sector.
David is married to wife Judy, has three children and enjoys golf, fishing and family time.
Chris (aged 46) is a founding director of the McGuinness McDermott Foundation since its inception in 1996.
Chris is a respected media commentator with Channel 7, Radio 5aa and the Sunday Mail.
Chris has a background in hospitality and event management through his involvement in the hospitality industry.
Chris is married to Jo and has twins Harper and Fraser.
Tony (age 45) is a founding director of the McGuinness McDermott Foundation since its inception in 1996 and is currently the Executive Director and Chairman of the Foundation.
Tony cut his teeth in business as a director of Rowe and Jarman Sports Stores and along with his partners saw the business grow from 3 stores when he joined the business in 1991 to 40 stores when sold in 2005.
Tony is an Assistant Coach with Port Adelaide Football Club in the AFL and has been with the club for 5 years.
He is also a board member of the Cancer Care Centre.
Tony is married to Georgina and has a son Oscar and 3 step daughters Charlotte, Lucy and Arabella.
Greg was admitted into legal practice in January 1981 and is currently the Managing Partner at Griffin Hilditch Lawyers. Greg provides comprehensive advice in a broad range of areas, including Commercial/Property Advice, Defamation, Sports and Entertainment, Licensing and Corporate Insolvency. In particularly, Greg acts for large national and international hotel chains with regard to Licensing, Construction, Acquisitions, Dispute Resolution and Employment Issues.
In addition, Greg is a registered player's representative by the Australian Football League Players Association, is the Public Officer of the Australian Cricketer's Association, a life member and current Board member of the North Adelaide Football Club, a Board member of Taekwondo Australia, sits on charitable boards, the McGuinness McDermott Foundation and the Glenn Archer Charity Foundation, has been on the Executive of the Law Society of South Australia and sits on the Board of Integrated Waste Services, Broadwater Hospitality and other industry bodies. Greg also manages numerous high profile sporting personalities as a manager, lawyer and advocate.
Greg is married to Sandra and has three young children. Greg coaches a junior premier league soccer team and various school sporting teams.
Michael Michaels is the Managing Director of Sims Richmond Pty Ltd, Chartered Accountants.
Michael has over 19 years experience in public practice and holds a Bachelor of Economics in Accounting. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a public practice certificate with the Institute of Chartered Accountants and is a Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia.
Michael advises many small to medium size businesses in accounting, taxation and business strategies. This advice varies from purchase and sale of businesses, property matters, finance and business growth and development.
