About Business Lismore

Territory Manager, Cleanaway 
I am an experienced and passionate leader with a demonstrated history of Management in the Customer Service industry. Skilled in all aspects of operations, people development, and business turnarounds.

Director, Blair & Sons Engineering (BASEC Engineering)
Jamie has a solid, proven background in management of major civil engineering projects – specialising in bridges and structures. Jamie has worked extensively as a Senior Engineer, Temporary Works Manager, Section Manager, Estimator and Project Manager and most recently, performed as Lismore City Council’s Authorized Person for a range of civil infrastructure projects for design management, procurement, pre-contracts, reviews, engineering reporting and contract management.

Director/Business Consultant at Intelligent Directions

I have a real passion for business, instilled in me from an early age, while growing up in the heart of a family business. Being part of a family in business means you are totally immersed in its culture – this is not a job your parents do that finishes at 5pm, it doesn’t take holidays – it’s always on.

I loved every minute of it.

I couldn’t wait to start work and found a job as soon as I was able. I love to work, to learn, and generally be involved with a business and its people, soaking up as much of their expertise and experience as possible.

Culturally, I always knew I wanted to help people and make a difference in the world. This quest took me to university to complete a degree in social work, before gaining a Bachelor of Business and Commerce, majoring in Management.

After gaining some amazing and invaluable management experience, with a variety of outstanding Australian companies, I established Intelligent Directions, which has allowed me to combine my two passions of business and helping people.\

I’m so fortunate, every day to work with some truly incredible and inspirational people and help them to grow, scale, transform and triumph.

It all starts with a conversation and develops into a close collaboration to reveal and deliver a winning strategy for success.

My work is truly a labour of love and I treasure every minute of every business day.

Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business, Law & Arts at SCU

.Prior to relocating to the Northern Rivers, Mike served in leadership roles at Deakin University (2014-2023), Monash University (2002-2014) and Curtin University (1996-2002). And before that, he was the marketing research manager for Ford Motor Company’s South African subsidiary.

Mike has also held the position of Marketing Manager, Jaguar. More recently, he has consulted to such organizations as Coca-Cola (Asia), Hakuhodo (Japan), McDonalds and VW (China), AC Nielsen and DDB (Hong Kong) Unilever (Europe), DSM (Europe), Jollibee (the Philippines), and Telekom Austria. In Australia, he has worked with Holden, BMW, Argyle Diamonds, Levi Strauss & Co., Ansell, Glaxo Smith Klein, the CEO Institute, Isuzu, Nissan, Hawthorne, and Gold Coast Titans football clubs.

Director/Osteopath – Evolve Osteopathy Lismore

Angela started her career early working her way through hospitality, retail, rural, construction and health sectors. Her experience in business has been influenced through family members owning and running successful businesses within Central West NSW and her own career as a large clinic owner and sole trader in the Northern Rivers. Angela was winner of Excellence in Micro Business at the 2025 Lismore Business awards, inspiring her to become a board member to give back to the business community that has supported her through the many ups and downs of business ownership over the past 10 years that she has resided in the Northern Rivers.

Dealer Principal at Lismore Toyota

Tom Rocks is the Dealer Principal at Lismore Toyota, bringing 18 years of experience in the automotive industry. With a strong background in retail operations and finance, Tom is focused on driving performance and delivering results that consistently outperform the market. He is motivated by building high-performing teams and creating a culture of accountability, growth, and customer excellence.

Assistant Manager, Invercauld House

Alisonis  an experienced and passionate business leader with a demonstrated history of owning and operating successful small businesses in the Northern Rivers. At Invercauld House, I play a key role in operational leadership, business performance and service delivery.

Founder and principal of Owl Web Design

Anthony is the founder and principal of Owl Web Design, a local digital agency dedicated to helping small businesses establish and grow their online presence. With a career spanning more than 40 years in small business ownership, Anthony brings a depth of real-world experience and genuine passion to his role on the Board.

Over the course of his career, Anthony has built, grown, and successfully sold multiple businesses across a range of industries — giving him a practical, hands-on understanding of the full business lifecycle from startup to exit. His most notable venture was the development and management of a national franchise network of computer repair centres and retail outlets. Under his leadership as franchisor, the network expanded to more than 15 locations across Australia and a further two in New Zealand, before being successfully sold in the early 2010s. This experience gave Anthony rare insight into the challenges and rewards of scaling a business, managing franchisees, and building a brand.

He is a passionate advocate for the small business community, firmly believing that small businesses are the backbone of both local economies and the broader national economy.

Anthony’s commitment to business excellence extends to his professional development. He has undertaken formal studies in Business Management, Training and Assessment, and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), alongside a range of other disciplines that have informed and strengthened his approach to business over the years.

Outside of business, Anthony is a proud husband and father of three adult children.