About the Leadership Team

The Leadership Team is responsible for the strategic direction and management of Best on the Coast. In addition, all Best on the Coast membership applications are reviewed by the Best on the Coast Leadership Team. The Best on the Coast Leadership Team is made up of local business people from a range of industries who are passionate about business and proud of living and working on the Sunshine Coast.

Geoff Butler FAIM MAITD, AP MACE Managing Partner, Vestra Business Advantage
With more than thirty years of business experience in system development, management and performance improvement, Geoff has a real desire to show business owners the value of developing and implementing strategies to improve business performance and build the value of their business as an asset.

Brett Mills Dealer Principal, Ken Mills Toyota
Brett Mills has been owner operator of Ken Mills Toyota, Nambour and Maroochydore since inception in 2002. With a commerce degree with extended study in Marketing and Professional Accounting, Brett started as an Accountant which included work overseas before moving in to the Motor Industry.

Michael Goodwin CFP, Dip FP. AFAIM
Authorised representative of Professional Investment Services Michael's formal qualifications and 26 years' experience have led him to achieve the elite status of Certified Financial Planner (CFP). As a Member of the Australian Institute of Management (AFAIM), Michael offers services in wealth accumulation, retirement planning, business planning, insurance and lending.
  
Christine Matsinger LLB, LLM Partner, McColm Matsinger Lawyers
Christine Matsinger has 20 years experience in practising in areas of Law of Estate Administration, Will Disputes and Franchising. Christine's experience in Estate Administration is in depth, compassionate, and honest. Her Franchising knowledge is acting for both the Franchisors and Franchisees in all aspects including drafting Disclosure Documents, Franchise Agreements, Franchise Disputes and Code Compliance.

Syd Shilling, Owner, Sunquest Industries
Syd is the owner of Sunquest Industries in Warana. Sunquest Industries is a signage, engraving, laser, digital printing, plastic fabrication and supply company which services clients both locally and interstate. 

 
Stephen Dittman, Owner- Manager, Bank of Queensland Maleny
Stephen has over 15 years' management experience in Banking and Financial Services on Sunshine Coast. Stephen is also President of Maleny Commerce and Regional Chair - Sunshine Coast, Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland. 

Bill Toner FPNA FCPA, Principal, William J Toner & Associates
As a fellow of both the CPA and NIA Accounting Bodies, Bill has practised as an accountant in both the public and private business environment for some forty years. With this wealth of experience, Bill understands and recognises the challenges that individuals and businesses can face in everyday situations.

Robert Dunbar FAIM GAICD, General Manager, Acclaim Apprentices and Trainees
Over the past 29 years, Robert’s career has spanned five varied career paths. Robert uses a hands-on, solutions-focused approach to business. He combines visionary leadership skills with a business savvy approach to spearhead strategic planning, staffing, operational and financial performance. Robert is an energetic promoter of new ideas and initiatives, and a champion of collective brainstorming for greater perspective.

Keith Neuendorf, Managing Director, Neuendorf Interiors
Keith and his family have been in business on the Sunshine Coast since 1959, during which time their group of companies have won many local and state awards.  In 2006, Keith was judged by the Excellence in Business and Export Awards as the inaugural Outstanding Business Person of the Year for the Sunshine Coast.