Carmel Crouch - President

Carmel is the owner of her own International Property Investment Consultancy company and also the Managing Director of STEPS Ahead Ltd in a part time capacity. Carmel has been owner or partner of business since 1985 with an extensive career in commercial business.

Carmel is also the President of STEPS Disability Qld Inc and has played an integral role in the growth and direction of STEPS since 1990. Carmel is also a Director of STEPS Ahead Ltd and Community Agency for Development Employment and Training Inc since 2010. These entities all form part of the STEPS Group.

Carmel is also a member of Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Christine Jones - Secretary

Christine is a solicitor in private legal practice. She was admitted as a legal practitioner initially in 1986, and now practises primarily as a dispute resolution practitioner.

Christine is a Director and Secretary of STEPS Disability Qld Inc since 2006, STEPS Ahead Ltd since 2008 and Community Agency for Development Employment and Training Inc since 2010. These entities all form part of the STEPS Group.

Christine is also a member of Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Helen Ferguson

Helen Ferguson has been in private enterprise for many years and is currently Principal Adviser in her own financial planning business.

Helen joined the Board of Directors of STEPS Disability Qld Inc in 2003 following STEPS merger with Work Support Inc. She is also a Director of Community Agency for Development Employment and Training Inc since 2010. These entities all form part of the STEPS Group.

Helen is also a member of Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Michael Lutje - Treasurer

Michael is a Chartered Accountant and a partner in his firm with over 25 years experience.

Michael is a Director and Treasurer of STEPS Disability Qld Inc since 2009, and Community Agency for Development Employment and Training Inc since 2010. These entities all form part of the STEPS Group.

He is also a member of the National Tax & Accountants’ Association, the Taxation Institute of Australia and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.