Directors

Chairman
Occupation: Finance Director
Reagan holds a Masters of Business (Banking and Finance), Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Professionally, he works in the corporate sector as a Divisional CFO and has finance, strategy and risk responsibility for a national division within the telecommunications industry. Reagan is Mt Eliza born and bred and has actively been involved in a variety of organisations. He was elected to board in June 2013, elected Deputy Chair in November 2013 and Chair in April 2014. He is passionate about the Mt Eliza Community and keen to contribute to its growth and development.

Company Secretary and Treasurer
Occupation: Director, Port Phillip Group
Rob holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting), is a Chartered Accountant and Registered Tax Agent. He has had 35 years experience in professional business services. Rob is a former Treasurer and Life Member of the Frankston Life Saving Club. Having grown up in Mt Eliza, Rob is passionate about contributing and helping our community to prosper and thrive.

Deputy Chair
Occupation: Director, Event Logistic Group
James was born and raised in Mt Eliza, attended Peninsula Grammar and is married with three young sons. His family-owned company, Event Logistic Group has been operating since 1965, and specialises in event management, marquee and event hire. James is passionate about the community and assists us on our People and Culture committee and as our Deputy Chair.

Occupation: Director, Fusebox Design / Fusebox Communications
Alex holds a Bachelor of Arts (Communications) from Charles Sturt University and an Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design from Canberra Institute of Technology. She is a communications, marketing and design professional and creative agency director. She helps government and corporate clients with their communications, branding, marketing and publishing. She is an associate member of the Governance Institute of Australia and manages our local marketing, sponsorship and community engagement. She was elected to the board in May 2014 and represents us on Bendigo Bank’s national marketing forum.

Occupation: Global Learning & Development Manager
Jo is a human resources professional who leads our people and culture committee. She works professionally in the corporate sector, with over 20 years experience in both commercial and senior learning and development roles. Her passion lies in helping people and organisations to be the best they can be, with a clear focus on what’s possible. Her focus for our branch is customer service excellence, supporting the growth of our community. A Mt Eliza local since the early 2000s, Jo enjoys village life with her husband and Labrador.

Occupation: Senior Private Wealth Adviser & Company Director
Matthew is an experienced Investment Adviser and Stockbroker at one of Australia’s leading investment and wealth management firms. He holds a number of Finance-related degrees, including a Bachelor of Business (Law) from Monash University; as well as a Graduate Diploma of Wealth Management from Deakin University. Having previously worked for Morgan Stanley and Citibank, he assists his private clients with the management of their financial investments and affairs. Matthew and his wife both grew up in the Mt Eliza area. They have two young sons and are active in the community.

Occupation: Lawyer, Greg Russo Law
Greg holds a Bachelor of Science (Pure Mathematics) and a Bachelor of Law. He is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria. He is a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates. Greg was born in Sydney and has lived and worked on the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston since 1994. He lives in Mount Eliza with his wife and son. Greg is committed to community development and has been involved in a number of professional and community organisations. He is passionate about the Mt Eliza community and keen to contribute to its growth and development.

Occupation: Banking and finance professional
Justin has spent 21 years working in the global markets division of international banks, working in London, New York and Singapore. He lives with his young family in Frankston South. He has a strong background in finance, bolstered by a high compliance ethic and strong grounding in governance. He is a proven performer and respected leader of diverse teams. Justin has completed the AICD Foundations of Directorship course and is studying for a Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning. Justin was elected to the board in March 2025.