Board of Directors
All Directors are generally actively engaged in the fire
protection industry, working for many of the major names in fire
protection. They bring many years of knowledge and expertise to the
Association, without personal financial gain.
Board members are not entitled to be remunerated for their
participation on the FPA Australia Board but may be paid all
travelling, hotel and other expenses properly incurred by them for
attending and returning from meetings they attend outside of their
state. Their participation on the Board of FPA Australia helps
ensure its continued relevance and standing
The Board meets on a regular basis and many Directors are
involved in various Technical Committees, Special Interest Groups,
Australian Standards Committees, the annual Fire Australia
Conference and Exhibition and many other fire protection activities
throughout the year.
Download the full 2017/18 FPA Australia Board Meeting Schedule
here.
Download the Association's strategic plan 2015-18 here.
To contact the FPA Australia Board please email board@fpaa.com.au. If your email is intended
for a particular board member, please specify this in the email
subject line.
FPA Australia Board of Directors
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President - Trevor Voevodin
Trevor has been involved in the fire
protection industry since 1980. His roles have included State and
Divisional Manager for large industry participants and in 1994 he
founded Fire Service Professionals, a company that provides fire
protection solutions for its customers.
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Vice President - Rhondel Johannessen
Rhondel holds a Master of Education and Diploma in OH&S. She
has been in the fire protection industry for over 15 years and is
the Founder and Managing Director of DELTRA Australia, an RTO
specialising in the delivery of Fire Safety Training. Rhondel is
involved in various committees within the industry.
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Finance Director - Bill Lea
Bill's experience in the fire industry
extends over 30 years. During this time he has established and
operated several fire industry businesses. He is involved in
several working groups to advance the fire protection industry
educationally.
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Technical Director - Chris Orr
Chris has a Master of Fire Safety
Engineering and a Graduate Diploma in Design for Bushfire Prone
Areas, sits on a number of Standards Australia committees and
brings to FPA Australia a wealth of knowledge on many facets of the
industry.
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Director - Gina Patrick
Gina's career as a CPA and Chief
Financial Officer spans over 30 years, in both business advisory
providing advice to a large mix of clientele in various industries,
and in senior roles assisting boards in public companies and
membership organisations. Gina is currently Managing Director of
Plus Passive Fire and is passionate about enhancing the quality of
passive fire compliance, providing greater awareness for building
owners and life safety for the community.
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Director - Alan Wilson
Alan has over 40 years experience in the insurance industry,
operating his own business for the last 30 years. He is a Senior
Associate of the Australian & New Zealand Insurance Institute,
a Qualified Practicing Insurance Broker and holds a Diploma in
Financial Services (Insurance Broking). In 2014 Alan was awarded
the A.V Viscogliosi award, in recognition of his contribution to
the industry via the fire protection insurance scheme.
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Director - Hank Van Ravenstein
Hank is the Principal Manager on Fire
Risk Management for the Victorian Department of Health & Human
Services. He manages at a high level the fire risk management
policy, strategy & principles and regulatory compliance. Hank
represents the Department on several executive and other high-level
discussions and committees on fire risk management. He holds an
Executive Master of Public Administration which has further
developed his ability in the formation of policies.
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Director - Patrick Conway
Patrick Conway is Electrically Trade qualified with a Bachelor
of Business in Marketing and International Trade from Victoria
University. He has extensive experience within the fire industry
that has included senior business development/sales management
roles with UTC, Tyco Fire Protection Products and now ANZ Regional
Manager for the Viking Group.
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Chief Executive Officer - Scott
Williams
Scott is the Chief Executive Officer of
FPA Australia and has a managerial / executive background in the
Technology, Marine / Shipping and Service industry. Scott is
integrated across the Fire Protection industry sitting on various
boards, working groups and committees.
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For more information about the operation of the Board of
Directors please contact the FPA Australia National Office.