HOGISFF Board
Damien Martin
Chairperson
Damien joined the Heart of Gold board in early 2018. An admitted solicitor, he practises at a local firm and his formal qualifications include a Bachelor of Laws (with Honours) and a Bachelor of Business. Hailing from central Queensland he moved to Gympie a couple of years ago and is now a proud local who is looking forward to contributing to the management and direction of the Festival.
Julie Calvert
Secretary
Julie joined our team in administration in 2015. Her experience includes over 10 years managing staff and stock as a section manager for a major retail firm. Volunteering for over 10 “not for profit” volunteer organisations in varying roles. Her most recent 20 years as an administrator for a Zone sport organisations roles including, bookkeeping, secretary, and event management, first Aid/ sports medicine. Formal qualifications include cert 2 and 3 in Business administration.
Marilyn Dean
Treasurer
Marilyn Dean has a strong background in financial management over many of her roles in the workplace and in business and brings many years of experience to the team at Heart of Gold. Marilyn is a capable business woman, and as a Director and ‘hands-on-manager’ of her family business, Marilyn is very capable in all facets of the day-to-day running of the business including business and strategic planning, financial management, stock control and staffing.
Dan Vanderhoek
Board Member
Dan is new to the Heart of Gold family and has been welcomed as a board member in 2020. He is a local real estate agent with an extensive background in graphic art and video production. With a focus and expertise in marketing, he is very excited to contribute to the festival for the years to come. Originally from Central Queensland, Dan has been local to the Gympie area since 2006 and lives here with his wife and twin children.
Nikki Garrett
Board Member
Jan Forbes
Board Member
