Nambour Christian College is currently governed by a Board of Directors.
In 1989, the church Pastor saw the need for a more professional and planned approach to the oversight and development of the school and established the School Board. It immediately set about creating a development plan for the future called ‘Towards 2000’. This marked the end of the formal connection between the church and the school.
Since that time, Nambour Christian College has been governed by a Board of Directors, making the school an independent organisation to the church that founded us and re-focusing the school to welcome all Christians. You can read more about our history here.
Our board comprises professional men and women who give of their time and are very experienced in education at many levels. Collectively, they adopt a professional approach to set strategic direction for all business units owned and operated by Nambour Christian College Ltd which currently comprises of:
- Nambour Christian College
- Gulf Christian College
- Eight early learning centres – NCC Early Learners
Meet our Board
Lynne Doneley - Chair
DIP TEACH., GRAD DIP. ED STUDS, M.ED, M.ED ADMIN, EDD
Lynne was appointed NCC Board Chair in 2023 and has served as the Executive Director and Principal Research Officer (Qld) for Associated Christian Schools. Her previous experience includes serving as Board Chair of Gulf Christian College until 2022, as CEN Queensland State Executive Officer, and ten years as Principal of Genesis Christian College in the Pine Rivers Shire, north of Brisbane. She has also held roles as Deputy Chair of Independent Schools Queensland, Chair of the Queensland Independent Schools Parents Network, and Director of the Independent Schools Queensland Block Grant Authority. Lynne’s extensive background as a classroom teacher, combined with her leadership roles in schools across NSW and Queensland and her deep passion for Christian education, significantly enhances the expertise and governance of the College Board.
Kerry Evans - Deputy Chair
REV. GRAD.DIP.MIN. GAICD
Kerry has seen his three children graduate from NCC and has been a member of the College Board since 1998. With many years as a Youth Pastor in the Baptist Church, head of the local Scripture Union and more recently as Pastor at Riverwalk Baptist Church, Kerry has been able to contribute significantly to the various College Service Trips and outreaches involving our students. Kerry’s business background in the media and advertising industry has enabled him to oversee the promotion and marketing function of the College for a number of years.
Tim McNamara
MB.BS, FRCPA, GRAD.DIP (COMPUTING)
Tim has worked on the Sunshine Coast since 1996 as a Medical Pathologist. He was the Director of Clinical Pathology at Nambour General Hospital and subsequently Sunshine Coast Public Hospital until 2019. He currently works in Private Practice with QML Pathology. He is a former parent of two children who graduated from NCC. He brings to the College Board experience in quality systems, computing, large department management, organisational accreditation and small business management.
Matt Hope
Matt Hope is the CEO of Colour Capital, which he founded to streamline resources required to develop and support operations for his franchise investments. Colour Capital is currently the operating entity for G.J. Gardner Homes (NSW/ACT, WA), Golds Gym (Aus/NZ) and Raw Energy Cafes.
Matt is also a Director of Opportunity International and an ambassador for Compassion. Matt has a passion for helping the poor and has visited and supported not-for-profit projects in India, Kenya, Rwanda and Indonesia.
Matt is married to Jessica and they have two children (Lucia and Josiah).
Reece Morrison
LLB (HONS), GRAD.DIP LP, DIPJUSADMIN
Reece grew up on the Sunshine Coast and attended NCC from 1995 through to 2007 (pre-school to Year 12). He currently works as a Barrister at the Private Bar in Queensland. Prior to this, he was a Senior Lawyer in the Commercial and Not-for-profit team at Vocare Law (formerly Corney & Lind Lawyers) in their Brisbane office and as a solicitor at Neumann and Turnour Lawyers. As a solicitor, Reece primarily worked in litigation and commercial matters, with a focus on charities and not-for-profit entities. He is thankful to be able to use this knowledge and expertise to support Christian education.
Reece is married and has three young children, two of which are school age and attend a private Christian school.
Gus Peni Hudson
BA BUS & FIN.
Gus Peni-Hudson, a past student and vice-captain of NCC. Gus graduated from Sunshine Coast University with a Bachelor of Business and Finance and is Finance Manager and Indian Project Officer for Neighbours Aid. He also runs his own furniture restoration business.
Tim Whincop
LL.B, BMUS, LLM, MBA, GRAD DIP LP
Tim is a Director at Vocare Law, specialising in NGO, NFP, and commercial law, and previously served as Principal Director of House Counsel Advisory. His diverse background spans business development, music industry leadership, not-for-profit governance, and service in the Royal Australian Navy. He is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of NSW and the High Court of Australia.
