The Board

Andy

Kahle

Hi, I’m Andy and I am all about being the voice of difference, looking outside the square, and simply doing what you love, so I try to lead by example whether it’s promoting a client’s product, helping out a new business or sharing the exploits of my alter-ego (Drag racing driver / motorsport enthusiast).

Starting out over 35 years ago as an apprentice in newspapers, I progressed through to being the Art Director of a large agency before I decided that I really just wanted to get back to hands on design. I’ve now been a solopreneur for AndyK Design for over 14 years providing businesses with my experience and skills in both print & digital graphic design, illustration and customised branding.

When I’m not creating, I’m either driving or on show with my highly customised 707hp drag racing Mercedes Benz for my charity Therapy on Wheels Inc. This one of a kind charity race car is used to promote awareness of physical and mental wellbeing of cancer patients and their families, as well as providing therapeutic relief through adrenaline charged passenger rides on the race track.

As a huge advocate for the work that WBA does for local business, I will often be found at their networking catch ups. Just look out for the bright shirt and pink hair. I am always approachable for a chat.

Niamh

Campbell

Hi, I’m Niamh, one of the directors of First Class Accounts – Wanneroo.

After 16 years in hospitality management, I decided it was time for a career change and completed my Cert 4 in bookkeeping.

I have definitely found where I belong. My passion lies with helping business owners understand how their bookkeeping works and how to make it as simple and less stressful as possible.

I have been an active member of the WBA since we started First Class Accounts – Wanneroo (2016) and I love being involved and meeting many of the members.  That is what encouraged me to nominate for the Board and now serving as Vice President. I want to be able to give back to this great community and also be involved in the future of it.

OTHER INFORMATION

When I am not working, I love spending time 4wding and camping, as well as being creative with photography.

Shaun

Lawson

Hi, I’m Shaun Lawson, Practice Manager of Wenn Law Barrister’s and Solicitors a Family Law firm in Wanneroo. I have just under 30 years in Banking & Finance experience having worked for NAB for 16 years leaving my role as a Commercial Bank Manager to fill similar roles in Bankwest and Westpac until around 2014 before embarking on a Finance Broker career working for myself. It was only fairly recently that I decided not to renew my mortgage brokers licence, having seen business from every angle, both as a Banker and as a business owner.  My understanding of what makes a business tick and what can go wrong is very high.

As the Practice Manager of a law firm, I fill a number of roles. I do the books, I make sure everything is compliant to the necessary standards of a law firm, which covers many aspects including indemnity insurances, CPD requirements, Practicing Certificates, HR, balancing of the trust, general accounts and more. I am also responsible for the BDM work, the networking, the advertising, assisting with the strategic planning, and lastly, I am the point of call for any initial Family Law enquires. I speak, cost free, to anyone so we can gain an understanding of their needs and determine how we can help them best.

My wife Tania and I have been members of the Wanneroo Business Association since the inception of our firm in 2012. Over the last year, my attendance has significantly increased as I was freed from the need to do the school run for my children who are both now adults. I have joined the board in July 2023 to give back to the community and provide my long-term business expertise to what is a wonderful not-for-profit organisation. I believe Wanneroo Business Association has its members and fellow business owners foremost in its thoughts and is always looking at ways to help. I very much look forward to assisting the WBA now and in the future.

OTHER INFORMATION

I am an AFL and West Coast tragic and very much not enjoying this year. In a former life, I was a 1^st/2^nd grade WACA cricketer and have some very well know former Australian players on my scalp list. If you want to find an easy way to introduce yourself to me, start with the footy or the cricket or a Monty Python reference.

Kate

Keiley

Originally from Manchester, I have a passion for art and design. I pride myself on being honest with my clients and connections, creating realistic expectations, keeping deadlines and milestones, and honouring quoted prices.

Steven

Windsor

Hi, I’m Steven Windsor, a Chartered Certified Accountant with almost 20 years’ experience, currently working as a Business Advisory Manager for Pascoe Partners Accountants.  Following an eight-year career in the Inland Revenue in England, I moved into International Corporate Services in the Isle of Man, where I spent over 12 years providing company & trust formations, corporate director services, finance & banking, accounting & tax and business advisory services to international based clients before moving to Australia in 2012.

As a Business Advisor, I am passionate about working with businesses owners on planning, strategy and problem solving to enable them to overcome their challenges in order to grow and meet their dreams and goals, both business and personal.  I find that I need to be both a Consultant and a Coach.  It is very rare that I meet a business owner that doesn’t need both.  Business owners hardly ever ask for coaching at the start.  They ask for consulting such as practical advice and brainstorming, but whilst searching to find solutions and map out a strategy, a small business owner will stumble unless they do both the personal development work and the business development work that leads to success.  This is the part of my work I enjoy the most. I find great satisfaction helping my clients find the answers to their success and business challenges within themselves and find that I work as much with a business owner’s mindset as I do with the practical logistics of running a business.

I joined the Wanneroo Business Association because I wanted to help the businesses of my local community.  My time as a member has been a fantastic journey, meeting so many wonderful people.  Elle, Amy, and the board members have done an amazing job transforming the WBA into what it is today and it is such an honour to become a bigger part of it’s future by joining the Board of Management.  I believe there are exciting times ahead for the WBA and it’s members!

OTHER INFORMATION

Throughout my life I have always had a need to help people, whether it has been in my work or my personal life.

I am a palliative care volunteer at Bethesda Hospital helping those facing the most challenging part of their lives, dealing with life limiting conditions.

I am director on the board of Kingsway Community Bank helping the customers of Bendigo change lives by returning its profits to the community and more recently I joined the board of PTSD Research Foundation WA who aiming to be the world’s leading research and educational centre of excellence on PTSD and traumatic stress.

Agatha

da Fonseca

Hi I’m Agatha da Fonseca, and I am the Owner and Lead Consultant at Execute Marketing.

A little bit about me – I’ve been working in marketing for over 16 years kicking off my career at the Chamber of Commerce & Industry WA – which was all about supporting business – big & small. Over the years I’ve worked with large international and national companies, as well as small and medium business – and here I found my passion, supporting businesses thrive.

With Execute Marketing, I currently work with a variety of SMEs in industries including manufacturing, events, retail, financial services, landscaping & hospitality and have clients based from Two Rocks to Mandurah. I provide marketing strategy and advice, marketing services and training for businesses. I aim to help small and medium business grow and give business owners time back to work on their core business. Working closely with these clients gives me a really great insight into the challenges and needs of business – not just the marketing ones. 

I am a proud advocate for what the WBA does – without them my business may not exist! I am excited to support businesses and members within my role on the board of the WBA. 

OTHER INFORMATION

When I’m not working, I am kept very busy as a mum of two boys but love to travel (my favourite place is Spain!) cook, entertain – and may be slightly Christmas obsessed.

Greg

Hebble

Greg Hebble Chief Executive Officer, Wheelchair For Kids Australia

Greg brings over two decades of leadership experience in the food, manufacturing, and distribution sectors across Western Australia and New South Wales. With a background enriched by roles at prominent companies like Coles, Nestle, Simplot and Lion Nathan (Masters/Pura) fresh beverages, Greg’s expertise has left an lasting mark on the industry landscape.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Greg has been an active participant in various community organisations. Notably, his contributions to the YMCA, where he served in committee and board positions in both Perth and Sydney, including a term as President of YMCA Australia, underscore his commitment to community welfare.

In 2009, Greg embarked on a transformative journey with Foodbank WA, where he spearheaded initiatives to expand the organisation’s reach. His visionary leadership led to significant milestones, including the establishment of Australia’s inaugural purpose-built Foodbank in Kalgoorlie-Boulder and the subsequent development of warehouses and distribution centers in Perth Airport and Geraldton.

Under Greg’s stewardship, Foodbank WA launched innovative programs like the School’s Fruit Van and the Community Kitchen, offering nutritious meals from surplus food. His tenure also saw the introduction of Mobile Foodbank vans and the implementation of new food nutrition and education initiatives, furthering Foodbank’s mission to combat food insecurity. Greg’s strategic partnerships with leading welfare agencies ensured a sustainable framework for addressing food insecurity across Western Australia.

Following his tenure at Foodbank, Greg founded his own consultancy before dedicating eight months to DV Assist, an organisation tackling domestic violence in regional and remote WA.

In August 2022, Greg joined Wheelchairs For Kids Australia, a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing free, fully adjustable all-terrain wheelchairs to children with disabilities worldwide. Under his leadership, the organisation has continued its impactful work, delivering over 59,000 wheelchairs since its inception in 1998.

Wheelchairs For Kids Australia operates primarily through the efforts of volunteers, with more than 235 individuals dedicating their time and skills to the organisation’s Wangara factory each week. As of April 2024, WFKA remains steadfast in its mission to enhance the mobility and quality of life for children in need across the globe.

Erika

Williams

Hi – I’m Erika Williams. I am a business mentor with a NEED FOR SPEED (but not like Andy Kahle).

People tell me I talk fast, and sometimes too much 

I walk fast,

I eat fast,

I (might ) drive fast sometimes and drive my clients too fast too!

I work fast.

I just have this innate need to do things hard and fast. Business owners and entrepreneurs who work with me benefit greatly from my speed and my wide array of skills. I get things done fast and I can do a lot more than most!

My passion is to help entrepreneurs save valuable time and make intelligent financial & business choices without overwhelm. I help to bring people and technology together with the main mission being automation and reducing the admin cost and time burden so that business owners like you can enjoy their businesses and not be a slave to it 24/7.

Kayla

Vuncancic

Hi, I’m Kayla, Director of HR Dept Northern Suburbs Perth!

I am a Human Resources and Employee Relations Strategist, having worked in HR for the last 13 years across a diverse range of different industries. My business specialises in outsourced HR Consultancy for small and medium sized business, and my mission is to empower SME’s in building high performing teams and thriving workplaces, increasing their productivity and profit.

My superpower in business is untangling complex employee and workplace challenges, and providing practical and strategic pathways to optimise team dynamics and improve workplace culture.

Outside of my business, I love spending quality time with my family and friends, whether it’s through camping, travelling, or seeking out new adventures.

Melissa

Ahlquist

My name is Melissa (or Mel), and I am the brains behind Little Biz! I am a WordPress Web Designer & Small Business Mentor, and I love to share my knowledge and experience to encourage those dreaming of starting a small business to step out in faith and do it, as well as helping small businesses to grow. I also love the process of creating WordPress websites that showcase the personality of my clients & their brand.

I have had a varied working career, starting in the insurance industry before I somehow fell into the marketing department of a construction & engineering company through a temp agency. I moved into the small business space during the GFC and then my husband and I were seconded into the family business in 2010. I started my first micro business in 2012 from scratch as a side-hustle alongside my part time job in the family business and with a 1 year old. 13 years later, and with another couple of little businesses under my belt, I left my day job early 2022 to focus on building Little Biz and helping hubby with his trade-based business. 

I’ve been a member of the WBA since 2022 and have found the WBA to be a group of genuine and friendly people, and it has been a pleasure to grow a great network of business friends through the WBA. It is an honor to be selected to be part of the WBA board, and I look forward to contributing my knowledge, skills and enthusiasm to further support this community and its members.

OTHER INFORMATION

I am one of the expert consultants for the ASBAS Digital Solutions program with Business Foundations, consulting as a WordPress expert and basic SEO guidance, and I also present workshops for the Digital Solutions Program.

When I’m not dreaming up new product and business ideas, I enjoy travelling, spending time with my family on our hobby farm, reading, completing jigsaw puzzles, and baking.

Amy

Sellick

Born in in the regional town of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Amy is devoted to local business and community.

Amy has previously worked for the local Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Kalgoorlie-Boulder and as Functions Coordinator in the hospitality industry. She enjoys working with our members.