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CT Management Group, Directors and Staff welcome the following new Associates who have joined the company over the past three months.

Justin Marson 

Justin Marson is a values-driven finance and business management professional with extensive experience across public practice, local government, not-for-profit, and education sectors. He excels in aligning strategic direction with financial capability to foster sustainable stewardship and enable informed, data-driven decision making. He has held senior finance and advisory roles across sectors including local government and education, leading major budget planning efforts and identifying over $2 million in cost savings through strategic reviews that enhanced financial sustainability and efficiency.

CT Management Group, Directors and Staff welcome the following new Associates and staff who have joined the company over the past three months.

Donna Johnston (VIC) – Financial Management

Donna Johnston is an accomplished finance professional with a robust background in project management and strategic leadership. With a commitment to community-minded initiatives, Donna excels in building and leading multi-disciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative and transparent work environment. She possesses a forward-thinking approach, particularly in developing systems and procedures that streamline operations and achieve sustainable outcomes.

Donna has demonstrated significant expertise in managing large budgets and long-term financial planning across various sectors, including health, local government, and land development.

CT Management Group, Directors and Staff welcome the following new Associates and staff who have joined the company over the past three months.

Liz Jeremy (NSW) – Community Services Liz is an accomplished professional with a rich background in local government, governance, and risk management. With extensive leadership experience spanning diverse roles in both rural and metropolitan settings, she has demonstrated exceptional skills in relationship building, communications, and engagement. Liz holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Business, bolstered by specialized certifications in government investigation and statutory compliance. She is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Local Government Professionals (NSW), showcasing her strong network within the government sector.

CT Management Group, Directors and Staff welcome the following new Associates and staff who have joined the company over the past three months.

Justin Hanrahan (VIC) – Project Management

Justin has over 35 years of experience working as a Senior Manager in various strategic and operational positions for State and Local Governments.

Justin has shown leadership in being responsible for planning, redevelopment, and operations affecting Council public parks, sports facilities, street tree and waterway assets. He can think critically on a strategic and operational level and is able to add value to any organisation through his ability to get people to collaborate in the interests of the organisation.

CT Management Group, Directors and Staff welcome the following new Associates and staff who have joined the company over the past three months.

Craig Morrow (VIC) – Project Management

Craig has over 30 years’ experience in the Project and Business Management field working in the Public and Private sector. In the local government sector this has included being Coordinator Operational Services, responsible for managing several areas within council’s works depot including civil road works, capital works, building and facilities maintenance, bridge maintenance, parks and gardens, workshop/maintenance, and gravel pit management.

In the public sector working with Australian Rail Track Corporation as Area Manager, Craig managed around 550 kilometres of rail, with a staff of around 20 employees.

Alanna Kavanagh – Projects Administrator

As Projects Administrator, Alanna supports the delivery of all company tender submissions and projects from inception to completion.  Alanna is also involved in the development of company Quality Assurance processes including policies and procedures, and the company IMS (Integrated Management System).

Highly organised, creative, and methodical, Alanna comes to CT with a strong background in project and bid environments.  Specialty experience including all aspects of submissions, expressions of interest, and the creation and execution of Marketing collateral.  Onsite experience at various projects including the David Jones Bourke Street Redevelopment and the Chisholm Road Prison Project.

CT Management Group, Directors and Staff welcome the following new Associates who have joined the company over the past three months.

Kelly Rossi (VIC) – Project Manager

Kelly joined CT Management Group in August 2022 coming to us with many years of experience as a grants, procurement, and contracts specialist in the Local and State Governments, Education sectors, Energy markets and petroleum industries.

Peter Smith (VIC) – Financial Services

Peter re-joined CT Management Group in September 2022 and has over 30 years senior management experience in Local Government as well as Managing Director of his consultancy New Era Management Services covering 13 years. 

Simon Walsh – Financial Services Manager

Simon commenced with CT Management Group in September 2022 and is a Fellow of CPA (Australia) with over 20 years of professional accounting experience within the public and private sector which includes extensive experience in Local Government.

Having performed at an Executive level for Finance and Operations across the past decade he has a strong understanding of the challenges faced by both leadership and front-line management in delivering efficiency improvement requirements and funding solutions to achieve both short and long term financial sustainability.

Sonia Giofches – Financial Services Manager

After 5 years of service to CT Management Group, Sonia has decided to resign her position of Financial Services Manager.