OUR TEAM

Craig Winter

CHAIR

Craig sits on a variety of Boards around Australia and overseas for NFPs, NGOs and commercial entities with governance experience spanning 20 years. With a background in Commerce, Marketing and Law, Craig currently owns and operates seven successful businesses on the Fraser Coast and beyond, and has in the past started, owned and operated businesses in the hospitality, retail, manufacturing and service industries, at one point coordinating over 3,200 staff nationwide. He continues to act as a consultant and business mentor to local small businesses.

Mike Radic

DEPUTY CHAIR

Michael has an extensive background in education, and counselling and guidance, and a life-long passion to help and empower those living on the fringe of society. With a B.Ed (Honors) and a M.Ed (School Guidance and Counselling), Michael has been able to use his hands-on approach to helping homeless youth to enrich his academic ventures. His role within the organisation is as a Director, and with his ability to use his creative thinking and innovative problem- solving skills. Michael has a hectic, yet rewarding home life with a large family whom he treasures

Sylvia Collins

COMPANY SECRETARY

Sylvia has been passionate about adult literacy for over 40 years. Whilst volunteering as an adult literacy teacher in the 70s, Sylvia realised the immense and adverse effects that having low-literacy skills had on so many. From generational disadvantage to low self-esteem, disempowerment, and disengagement; a lack of basic literacy and numeracy skills are detrimental within a community – especially within the disability community. After years of both working and volunteering in adult education, with an onus on the disability sector, Sylvia, now joined by her husband, continues to donate her time, skills and compassion to people within the MKLC learning family on Wednesday nights. And through her position on the Board of Management, Sylvia is able to continue working towards the passions that have held her fast for such a long time.

Lance Stone

TREASURER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR

Lance Stone has had a varied professional life, but has always held a passion for community education and training. He firmly believes that through education, lives can be changed. His many skills and qualifications, passion for education, recruitment and training, and friendly and approachable manner has brought him to the position he now holds as MD. Although often searching for more hours in the day, this role allows him to follow his passions; both professionally, through his constant strive for improvement within the local training sector; and personally, through his involvement in local charities, regional groups, and the priceless time he spends with his family. He seeks to enable a better life through education for all those within the community.

Mark Southwell

Mark believes everyone deserves fast and reliable internet, no matter where they are located. His commitment to serving out-of-the-way locations sets drivers his commitment to working with you to find the best solutions for your unique needs. His biggest challenge? Avoiding the temptation to spend too much time "playing' with the latest technology! Connections For Business is Mark's passion, and he loves nothing more than seeing business succeed in the digital age. With Connections For Business, you can rest easy knowing that your'e in good hands with Marka nd his experienced team of professionals who are committed to providing quality service and support tailored to your individual needs.