Leadership Team

Mark Balmanno is the President of the Board of Connections. He is a successful local businessman and owner of Bright Eyes Sunglasses in Redcliffe. Mark has been a member of our board for more than five years.

A progressive and proactive executive, with a proven aptitude and extensive working knowledge of both community and corporate governance, Bernie is a highly attuned and successful business leader and coach in the not-for-profit sector, who is committed to achieving and exceeding organisational benchmarks.

Lisa is the Operations Manager of Connections.  She is a longer term employee of the organisation, who oversees the day to day operations of the organisation including Human Resources