Meet the Nominees for the Collaroy Tennis Club Management Committee 2025-2026

MARTIN FARROW

Position Nominated: President

Past President

• Experience and knowledge from previous term as President

Executive Leadership

• Decades of senior management experience in listed companies

Strategic Impact

• Realigned club priorities and strengthened financial position for facility upgrade

Community Engagement

• Introduced new programs and events, active in inclusion initiatives and stakeholder relations

WIL JAUCO

Position Nominated: Vice-President

Management Committee Role

• Club Captain (10 years) with IT background

Management Support

• Administration, grants, IT, membership, presentations, photography, social media, submissions, etc.

Advisory & Liaison Role

• Previous member of Tennis NSW Metro Sydney advisory committee and key contact with Evolve

Inclusion & Diversity

• Experience with diverse communities. Has increased junior members’ involvement in Club events, etc.

Achievements / Contributed to: 

• Most Outstanding Community Club – Sport NSW 2025, Most Outstanding Tennis Club – Tennis Australia 2022, Finalist 2021 Most Outstanding Tennis Club – Tennis NSW 2021, 2022, Finalist 2024, Increased memberships and members’ participations in comps., tournaments & events.

DAMIAN GORMAN

Position Nominated: Treasurer

Financial Leadership

• Chartered Accountant, AICD member with business and finance expertise

Strategic Oversight

• Led 10-year lease review, grant applications, and investment planning

Club Impact

• Has maintained and improved financial stability year-on-year

Community Support

• Sydney Badge & Interclub player; Pride event supporter

KATE BYRNE

Position Nominated: Secretary

Experienced Leadership

• 2 years as Club Secretary, 4 years as Committee member

Digital Transformation

• Led ClubSpark adoption for online membership management, Trained in Setsy

Community Engagement

• Coordinates Thursday Ladies’ tennis, supports Pride & Grand Slam events, Inter-club challenges and other social events.

Trusted Support Role

• First Aid Officer

KENNY MOYLE

Position Nominated: Club Captain

Professional Background

• Mediator and resolution specialist at Financial Ombudsman Service (AFCA)

• Previously organised and run tennis camps and coaching programs overseas

Club Events

• Organised Inter-Club challenges and helped with Pride events, Grand Slam socials, Junior club championships and inaugural Wheelchair championships

Key Achievements

• Supported grant application for Court 4, Rep. in Sydney Badge and Inter-club competitions

GLENN ROBERTSON

Position Nominated: Club Vice-Captain

Committee Aspiration

• Eager to continue in Project Manager capacity

Professional Background

• Project Manager at Sydney Commercial Kitchens

Key Achievements and Club Projects

• Managed bathroom upgrade, Court bench seating, painted stairs between courts, Court 4 resurfacing, replacement of front gate and Courts 5 & 6, new Evolve storage shed, Zip Cold Water unit, free commercial fridge, replaced Toilet Door signs, Trophy Cabinet

Support

• Involved in Pride event, Badge & Inter-club

DAVE KEOGH

Position Nominated: Committee Member

Professional Background

• Copywriter & Creative Director for Vida

Achievements / Contributed to

• Led brand refresh: new logo, signage, merchandise, and website

• Organises Inclusion events and supports award and grant submissions

• Secured sponsorships and crafts member communications (blog & e-news)

• Badge rep. player

Support

• I enlist the skills and resources of the marketing agency I run with fellow member, Anna Cosio for all manner of Club projects

JUSTINE WIGHTMAN

Position Nominated: Committee Member

Professional Background

• Passionate about building trusted, inclusive environments.

• HR Leader with 30 years' experience

Inclusion & Member Wellbeing

• Member Protection Officer

Club Leadership

• Graduate of Women Leaders in Tennis (2024); Accredited Member Protection Info. Officer

Community Engagement

• Led NSW Earn and Learn recycling initiative

• Active in Pride Events, Grand Slam and Interclub social events; member of Tennis Sheroes

LAVINIA BOWIE

Position Nominated: Committee Member

Inclusion & Growth Advocate

• Committed to strengthening club culture through connection and inclusive tennis experiences

Skilled Contributor

• Experienced in change and service improvement; trained in Setsy, ClubSpark, and grant planning

Pride & Community Impact

• Co-drafted Pride in Sport Index submission (Silver-tier 2025); active in Pride, Grand Slam, and Interclub events

ED BELLOMO

Position Nominated: Committee Member

Practical Contributor

• Supported clubhouse repairs, maintenance, and furniture assembly

• Assisted Wednesday night men’s social tennis and member on-boarding

Professional Experience

• Financial services background, business owner with fundraising experience

• Active in community programs, including children’s reading initiatives

Committee Commitment

• Keen to continue supporting club operations and member experience

SAMANTHA HOWARD

Position Nominated: Committee Member

Club Representative & Contributor

• Lifelong tennis player, Collaroy Badge Captain 2025

Professional Expertise

• Commercial, procurement & project delivery experience (Telstra, Optus, NBN); AICD governance trained

Passion & Practicality

• Committed to strengthening the club on and off court, known for event planning flair and hands-on support